SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS -- Wood Thrush

at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Location:
southern Indiana

Duration:
May 1st to August 15th, 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is seeking skilled field technicians for a detailed demographic study of Wood thrush populations in southern Indiana from May 1st to August 15th, 2012. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most comprehensive demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. Technicians should have experience with a variety of avian sampling techniques including mist-netting, color-band re-sighting, nest searching and monitoring, territory mapping, and radio-telemetry. Qualified candidates will have good color vision, meticulous data collection skills, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts six days a week in difficult field conditions. Daily data entry and data proofing will also be a part of the day-to-day work expectations. Field sites are located in both pristine and fragmented forest tracks within state parks, national wildlife refuges, and military installations. As such, candidates must be able to handle extensive and strenuous hiking in hot-humid conditions with a variety of biting insects (mosquitoes and ticks). Applicants must have a valid drivers license and their own reliable vehicle to travel to the site. Housing will be provided and Smithsonian field vehicles will be used for day-to-day work. Salary will be competitive ($1600/month).

To Apply:
To apply please send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume and, 3) the names and contact information for three work references to BRANDT RYDER (EM: Hylocichlamustelina AT gmail.com). Please put SMBC WOTH Technician as the subject line of your email application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Number of Openings:
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