MARSH BIRD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

at USGS Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Location:
Southeastern Oklahoma

Duration:
April through July

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Technician(s) needed to assist graduate student studying habitat use and chick survival of King Rails in managed wetlands. Applicant will have an opportunity to learn a variety of field techniques while contributing to research on a species of conservation concern. Duties include conducting call-broadcast surveys, assisting with bird captures and attachment of VHF transmitters, tracking marked birds, nest and brood searching, brood habitat use and foraging behavior observations, and habitat data collection. Applicant must be highly motivated, capable of working independently and with others, comfortable working in wetlands and tolerant of unfavorable field conditions. Salary: $1200/mo + housing Duration: April through July (flexible)

To Apply:
Contact: KAREN WILLARD (EM: kwillard@uark.edu).

Qualifications:
Experience with avian field observations, radio telemetry, and handling/capturing waterbirds preferred but not required. Strong work ethic highly desired.

Number of Openings:
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