SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGIST -- Common Yellowthroat Warbler

Location:
Saratoga Springs, New York

Duration:
May 9th to July 23rd

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGIST (1) needed for ongoing study of sexual selection and communication in a breeding population of Common Yellowthroat warblers in Saratoga Springs, New York. Long-term research program is aimed at investigating both the physiological mechanisms that regulate signaling and the function of between- and within-individual variation in acoustic (song) and visual (plumage) signals. Successful candidate will work with experienced researchers from Skidmore and UC Davis as well as undergraduate field assistants from Skidmore College. Daily field work involves very early morning censuses of our sites, setting up and moving recording equipment, checking nests, mist netting adults, and nest searching. Field sites are wet and working conditions are often difficult because of heat, rain, mud, long days, and/or biting insects. Some lab and data entry work in the afternoons will also be required. Field work will run from May 9th to July 23rd (start and end dates may be flexible). Room and board will be provided plus a stipend of $3,500-4,500 for the season, depending on dates and experience.

To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for 3 references to CONOR TAFF ( EM: cctaff AT ucdavis.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Qualifications:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Batchelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology or related field. Ability to hike and work (often alone) while carrying moderately heavy equipment. Experience working with birds (particularly small birds) including: nest searching and monitoring, mist netting, taking blood/feather samples, morphological measurements, and detailed observation with binoculars. Attention to detail and careful data entry/collection is also critical. In your application, please detail how any previous experience that you have would apply to these desired qualifications.