Tree Swallow Project - Volunteer Field Assistants

at Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada - University of Guelph

Website:
www.birdscanada.org/longpoint

Location:
Long Point, Ontario, Canada

Duration:
15 April to 15 August

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
04/15/2012

Job Description:
Volunteer field biologists are needed for a long-term study (36th year) of breeding ecology of TREE SWALLOWS at Long Point, Ontario. Main objective is to examine the effects of environmental conditions, including climate change and the abundance of the swallows' insect food supply, on breeding performance; but other topics are also under investigation. Assistants required between 15 April and 16 August: two in April, three from about 1 May to 10 July; three additional assistants needed from about 29 May to 26 June; and one mainly for data management and some fieldwork from 1 July to 16 August 2012. Previous experience not necessary, but it is essential that you are willing to work long and irregular hours with minimal supervision. Room and board provided. Time commitments of 4+ weeks preferred. Work involves checking nest boxes, weighing eggs and young, banding adults and young, sampling insects, etc., at 3 sites (2 on mainland, 1 at tip of Long Point, Lake Erie). Assistants can expect to gain valuable experience in a stimulating environment and may have opportunities to participate in other LPBO programs including banding migrant birds in May. For more information see: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/ .

To Apply:
Send cover letter and brief resume and application form from: http://www.birdscanada.org/download/lpboassistant.pdf (indicate dates available and whether you hold a driver's license) to: Dr. Ryan Norris, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. office ph: 519-824-4120; ext 56300, office: NSC 2451, lab: NSC 2403/2404, e-mail: rnorris@uoguelph.ca, web-site: www.uoguelph.ca/~rnorris by 15 April 2012. Late applications will be considered if positions still available.

Number of Openings:
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