Tidal marsh sparrow technicians

at University of Delaware

Location:
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (Oceanville, NJ)

Duration:
mid-May through mid-August 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
02/20/2012

Job Description:
FIELD TECHNICIANS are needed to conduct tidal marsh bird research at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Oceanville, NJ). This project, which is supervised by a graduate student from the University of Delaware, will examine the breeding ecology of endemic tidal marsh birds, with particular focus on Saltmarsh Sparrows. PRIMARY DUTIES include mist-netting, nest searching and nest monitoring. Occasional duties include collecting vegetation data, small mammal surveys, and assisting with data entry. Technicians should expect to work long days (beginning early in the morning) in challenging field conditions (high heat/humidity, no shade, and no shortage of biting insects!). SALARY for these full-time positions is $9/hour and housing is provided. THIS WORK is in support of a large-scale project called SHARP: Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program, which investigates the status and distribution of tidal marsh birds along the North Atlantic coast. Particular emphasis is placed on Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow, Nelson’s Sparrow, Willet and Clapper Rail. See www.tidalmarshbirds.org for more information on SHARP.

To Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with three references to: Becky Kern, Ph.D. Student (University of Delaware) at rkern@udel.edu

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have previous nest searching or mist-netting experience, be self-motivated and physically fit, have a positive attitude, and work well as part of a team.

Number of Openings:
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