Woodpecker Field Technicians

at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Location:
Western Illinois

Duration:
May 1 to early August

Job Type:
Temporary

Application Deadline:
03/25/2012

Job Description:
Avian Field Technician needed to assist with a study of habitat use and demography of Red-headed Woodpeckers in Western Illinois. Position will run from May 1 to early August. Dates not exact. Primary duties include: 1) conducting point counts 2) locating and monitoring cavities of Red-headed Woodpeckers 3) nest camera setup and maintenance 4) assisting with vegetation surveys 5) possibly capture and banding woodpeckers 6) possible radio telemetry 7) data entry (MS Excel).

To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references) by email to Tyson Dallas at tysondallas07@gmail.com.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be physically fit (should be able to lift ~30 lbs.). Successful applicants must be able to identify Eastern bird species visually and aurally (song AND call). Must have prior experience conducting avian point counts. Experience with nest searching, capturing and handling birds,, and vegetation surveys preferred, but not required. All applicants should have data entry and management skills, and the ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme temperatures and humidity. Applicants must be willing to work long hours, including early mornings (getting to the field site by 5:30 am). Applicants should be comfortable working independently and cooperatively. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Shared field housing will be provided as will transportation from field house to study sites. Salary: 9-12 per hour.

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