Forest Bird Monitoring Technicians

at Ohio State University

Location:
Vinton county, OH

Duration:
April to late June 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
03/12/2012

Job Description:
FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed for forest songbird research in Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest in southeastern Ohio, from April to late June 2012. Duties will primarily consist of conducting point count surveys for a forest bird monitoring project. Additional duties will entail aiding to establish long term point count locations within the forested landscape. The stipend for the position will be $1500-$2000/month depending on experience. Housing is included.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and both phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references to: Stephen Matthews, E-mail matthews.204 AT osu.edu (email submission preferred); or Stephen Matthews, School of the Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210

Qualifications:
A valid state driver’s license and prior experience with identifying eastern North American landbirds by sight and sound is required. Applicants with experience conducting distance based and/or time removal surveys will be preferred.

Number of Openings:
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