SONGBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS

at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Location:
Hudson Valley (upstate NY)

Duration:
~May 5th until July 15th, 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Come study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (http://www.ecostudies.org/), as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term study on the breeding ecology of veeries and ovenbirds and vocal communication and mating strategies in the veery. Positions run from ~May 5th until July 15th, 2012. Stipends vary from $1800 - $2,400/month depending on qualifications and position (see below). Housing at the Cary Institute is reserved for these positions. Lead Banding Technician (1 opening). Responsibilities: lead and organize our banding program consisting of: mist netting (target netting), bird banding, bleeding, morphometric measures, and data entry. Qualifications: Prior experience with mist netting and handling/banding birds is a must, as is the ability to carry 10-15lbs of equipment through hilly forested terrain. Leadership and organizational skills are also essential for this position. General Technicians (nest searching, banding, song recording) (2 openings). Responsibilities: Nest searching, veery and ovenbird nest monitoring, song recording, mist-netting, re-sighting color-banded banded birds, data entry. Qualifications: prior experience nest-searching and/or spotting color-banded songbirds is preferred. This is a great way to get experience with new techniques - must be willing to help with several jobs.

To Apply:
To learn more or apply, please attach a letter of interest and resume (including contact information for 3 references) to Dr. KEN SCHMIDT (EM” kenneth.schmidt AT ttu.edu). Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in. Applications received by 14 January 2012 will receive full consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled.

Number of Openings:
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