ORNITHOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS

Location:
southern and central Illinois

Duration:
mid-April through early-August 2012 (approx. 3.0-3.5 months)

Job Type:
Temporary

Application Deadline:
03/26/2012

Job Description:
Ornithological field technicians (2) needed mid-April through early-August 2012 (approx. 3.0-3.5 months, starting date flexible) for a study investigating the effects of various types of forest management on breeding birds (primarily songbirds and wild turkeys). Successful applicants will conduct breeding bird point-counts in a variety of forests and forest management areas in southern and central Illinois. Technicians will also deploy and manage automated trail/game cameras in an effort to quantify wild turkey and medium- to large-sized mammal activity. Wild turkey call counts and playback surveys may also be conducted. Rate of Pay: $1200-2000/mo (based on experience).

To Apply:
Application: Deadline for applications is Monday, 26 March 2012. Please send via e-mail (preferred; j-hoover AT illinois.edu) or regular mail a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. JEFF HOOVER, Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Questions: contact JEFF HOOVER (EM: j-hoover AT illinois.edu; PH: 217-244-2922).

Qualifications:
Applicants must be willing to work long hours outside under a variety of physically demanding (hot, humid, biting insects) field conditions and live in various field houses (provided) with other assistants and graduate students. Applicants must have the ability to work well independently and in groups. Applicants must be detail-oriented and responsibly record and manage data collected in the field. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience conducting point-counts and/or field surveys of wild turkeys in forested ecosystems.

Number of Openings:
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