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RAPTOR CONSERVATION-An outstanding spring hawk watch east of Lake Michigan, Derby Hill Bird Observatory, a sanctuary of Onondaga Audubon, has an exciting position available. Combining conservation outreach and hawk migration documentation this position will be a satisfying and rewarding experience for the right person. Over 25,000 birds of prey fly over Derby Hill on the southeast corner of Lake Ontario each spring and up to 4,000 public visitors come to observe the spectacle. Recognizing the potential for conservation education at this site Onondaga Audubon is looking for an individual to further this effort. You will be asked to organize the hawk counting, secondary school nature education and public relations. If you have excellent communication skills, good field observation abilities and the interest in making a difference in the future of raptors you should contact us for more information: Call DAVE MUIR (PH: 315 673-4875) or Email (EM: dmuirg AT gmail.com). This equal opportunity position includes housing; flex hours and competitive compensation.

INTERNSHIPS-Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has valuable and stimulating internship opportunities for the upcoming summer season. Interns will work side by side with educated professions as they learn the ins and outs of the wildlife management field. Many opportunities exist for you to join other interns and observe what they are doing as well. Something new is happening at the refuge just about every day, so why not take advantage of this great learning experience? An internship at Forsythe is the perfect way to start off an exciting and rewarding career!

• OUTREACH INTERNSHIP: Wednesdays through Sundays. Intern will be stationed on the beach at the edge of a designated Wilderness area on Long Beach Island, NJ to greet visitors and promote a greater understanding of the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and the importance of its Holgate Unit. Intern will provide interpretation and information to promote visitor activities, public stewardship of the refuge's biodiversity and foster support of wilderness lands and endangered species. Intern will also prepare and present interpretive walks and environmental education activities. Intern will help wildlife biologists with projects such as osprey chick and Canada goose banding. A Junior, Senior or graduate student with background in environmental education, interpretation, public affairs, environmental studies or natural resources is desirable.
• COASTAL NESTING BIRDS INTERNSHIP: Two full time interns needed to assist with monitoring coastal nesting birds (federally listed piping plover, least tern, black skimmer, and American oystercatcher), salt marsh restoration, and reforestation management at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanville, NJ. Duties include but are not limited to: collecting vegetative, water, and mosquito samples from refuge salt marsh areas, conducting marsh bird surveys; censusing a variety of beach nesting birds, monitoring productivity from laying to fledging, erecting predator exclosures, posting nest areas and newly acquired refuge lands, data entry, report preparation, light maintenance, and educating the public.
• BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP--GENERAL: One full time intern needed primarily to assist with invasive plant species inventory, mapping and eradication. Interns will mechanically, biologically, and chemically control invasive plant species within the refuge boundary and monitor areas treated. Assist with biological surveys. Data collection will follow standardized wildlife inventory/ monitoring procedures and may include: vegetation surveys, waterbird surveys, invertebrate sampling, and bathymetry surveys.

Free newly remodeled dormitory style housing available. Interns are reimbursed for meals and incidental expenses at a rate of $181.50 per week. For more information and application form see: Internship Opportunities [URL: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/forsythe/pdf/internship%20opps2010.pdf (PDF 1.6 MB) (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)] Internship Application [URL: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/forsythe/pdf/Intern%20Application.-fillablepdf.pdf (PDF 166 KB)]. Fax or email application by 20 Jan 2010 to: SANDY PERCHETTI, Volunteer Coordinator (PH: 609-748 1535, FX: 609-748 2731, EM: sandy_perchetti AT fws.gov).

FIELD TECHNICIAN--One Bachman's Sparrow field technician is needed to work on the second field season of a master's project in Fort Campbell from May to mid-Jul. The Bachman's Sparrow is a very secretive sparrow which has declined across its range due to habitat loss from fire suppression. This project is studying the population in the big barrens oak savannahs at Fort Campbell on the TN/KY border at the Northern edge of its range. Work responsibilities include nest searching, target banding, radio telemetry, and some vegetation work. Technician must be flexible concerning scheduling due to accessibility issues on the Fort. We will be working in some live fire areas that are only available on weekends or evenings. The technician must be physically fit and able to work long days in the field while keeping a positive attitude. Bachman's Sparrows are difficult to find and sing infrequently so they can be rewarding yet frustrating to study. Must be able to re-sight color banded birds, use a GPS, and get up well before dawn. Some nest searching experience is required. Familiarity with radio telemetry, banding birds, point counts, and identifying warm season grassland plants is helpful but not mandatory. A successful applicant will also have some undergraduate Ornithology background. For this second year of the project we are planning to use weather balloon and GPS technology or a remote-controlled blimp to fly song recording equipment over the impact zone on Fort Campbell. This will allow us to estimate the population in this great habitat that happens to be off-limits. While we are very excited to use this technique, we are only able to do this on holiday weekends-any applicant MUST be able to work all of Memorial Day weekend and the Fourth of Jul. This position pays $1200-1500/month based on experience. Technician will typically work 40-50 hours with two weekdays off each week. Housing in or around Clarksville, TN is included. Send cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references, and any questions to EMILY HOCKMAN (EM: ehockman AT utk.edu). Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT, The Netherlands: Volunteers are needed from 15 Mar to 15 May 2010 for an ongoing capture-recapture program on the Ruffs, Philomachus pugnax. The project is under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Theunis Piersma, head of the Animal Ecology Group of the University of Groningen. The fieldwork consists in the monitoring color-banded birds in Southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch meadow area along the shore of Lake IJsselmeer in the north of The Netherlands. We collect data on the timing of migration, habitat use, phenotype characteristics, feeding and reproductive behavior of the birds; but you will also assist with the banding of the birds, blood sampling, and data entry. Volunteers and students involved will live together. Applicants need to have good social skills, a driver licence, experience with handling birds and color-ring reading is preferred but command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-). We provide housing and field equipment. Volunteers must pay own airfare and living expenses (3-4 Euro per day). However a refund of traveling costs might be possible (depending on pending grant applications). TO APPLY: Please send a resume/CV, a cover letter addressing any relevant experience, time available and two references with e-mail addresses to: (Applications will be considered until all positions are filled) LUCIE SCHMALTZ (EM: l.schmaltzATrug.nl) or ROOS KENTIE (r.kentieATrug.nl). Animal Ecology Group, Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, PO Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands. For further info see: http://tinyurl.com/yj5wck9

WILDLIFE RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (2) needed approximately mid-Feb to 15 Jun 2010. Louisiana State University (LSU). We are looking for 2 technicians to work on a coastal marsh bird research project with a focus on the King Rail. Technicians will assist a Ph.D. student with performing call-back surveys for secretive marsh birds (king rail, purple gallinule, least bittern, sora, etc.), surveying vegetation, surveying water depths, and performing radio telemetry on King Rails. Technicians will travel to wildlife refuges in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas, and field housing will be provided. Duties will include early morning bird surveys in areas with mosquitoes, alligators, and snakes. Housing and a work vehicle will be provided. Salary is about $1,400 per month. Experience with identifying birds by sound and working with kayaks, motorboats, and ATV's is preferred, but not required. If interested, please send a resume, contact information for 3 references, and a brief cover letter to: BRAD PICKENS, (EM: bpickens AT lsu.edu). Evaluation of applicants will begin in early Dec.

PRBO SIERRA NEVADA SONGBIRD PROGRAM. Up to 20 position available, including several crew supervisors on multiple songbird monitoring project in the Sierra Nevada of California. Project dates: ~19 Apr through 10 Aug 2010 (crew supervisors may start Apr 12). Primary duties vary by project but include multi-species point counting, woodpecker surveys, mist-netting, vegetation surveys, orienteering and data entry. This project offers a unique opportunity to explore and observe birds across a wide range of habitats and help guide forest management in the ecologically significant Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats, including, aspen, oak, riparian, and coniferous forest. The positions will be based out of multiple locations from the Lassen region to the southern Sierra Nevada. Successful candidates must be able to identify over 100 bird species by sight and sound following two-three weeks of training. Compensation is $1800 - 2700/month based on position and experience with housing and work vehicles provided. Candidates with a strong background in bird identification by sight and sound and/or previous experience point counting are preferred but candidates with 2-3 seasons of any field research experience are encouraged to apply. For all positions we require self-motivation, an enthusiasm for travel and camping, good physical condition, willingness to spend long hours in the field observing birds and the ability to work well independently and in a group living situation. Some positions require extensive travel in remote areas 5 days/week for 6 weeks and/or backpacking in wilderness areas. Email a letter of interest describing previous field research experience (including non-bird), relevant course listings, specific dates of availability, a resume, and contact information for three references to: ALISSA FOGG (EM: afogg AT prbo.org). Please note if you are applying to other PRBO Conservation Science positions.

SNAIL KITE RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (2)-The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is based out of the University of Florida in Gainesville and oversees several ongoing wetland-related research projects. We are seeking two highly motivated field technicians to assist with the long-term study of the endangered Snail Kite. We are monitoring the Snail Kite population via mark-recapture and radio telemetry methods as well as making behavioral observations and collecting data related to habitat use and foraging ecology. Field work for this project is conducted throughout the wetland ecosystems of central and south Florida from the Kissimmee chain of lakes in the north (near Orlando) to the Everglades in the south (near Miami). The field work involves the extensive use of airboats. Applicants must be willing to work LONG, flexible hours in a HOT, humid environment. (Some days involve working from sunrise to sunset). All of the necessary training will be supplied, including airboat operation and maintenance. Duties include trapping and handling of snail kites, behavioral observations, radio telemetry, mark-recapture surveys, nest searching, data entry, snail trapping, vegetation sampling, and maintenance of field equipment and boats. Assistance on peripheral projects may also be required from time to time, including vegetation sampling in the Everglades and identification of plants in the lab. Salary: $1280-$1600/month (dependent upon funding) + housing. Housing will be provided at the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area south of St. Cloud, FL. Applicant should be comfortable living in a field house with only a few other coworkers. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife, or a related field. Applicant must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Experience with engine repair/maintenance and boats is a major plus, but not necessary. Ability to comfortably handle wild raptors is also a plus. Previous radio tracking experience is preferred. The start date is a bit flexible with one position beginning early Jan and the other beginning no later than 5 Feb. Both positions last into Jul 2010, with the possibility of continuation into the 2011 field season. Interested persons should send a resume with cover letter, three references, and GPA to EMILY BUTLER (EM: snailkites AT gmail.com) by 1 Jan 2010. Early applicants are encouraged. For questions see our website (URL: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/coop) or contact EMILY BUTLER via email (preferred) or by phone (PH: 352-494-7484).

FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERNS needed 1 May - 31 Jul 2010, to survey birds by point counts in Mt. Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks in Washington. Applicants with prior birding experience and familiarity with the songs and calls of western montane landbirds are preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent physical condition with a willingness to backpack to remote sites and camp out most nights. A personal vehicle is desirable but not required. Prior knowledge of western montane flora is a plus. Shared housing and project-related travel mileage reimbursement provided along with a /per diem/ of $39 for food and general living expenses (amounts to $975 per month). Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to: BOB WILKERSON, The Institute for Bird Populations, (EM: _bwilkerson AT birdpop DOT org, URL: http://www.birdpop.org/interns/WAParks10.htm). Electronic submissions are preferred, if that is not possible please call or email to obtain appropriate mailing address.

GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD CREW LEADER needed 15 Apr through 30 Jul 2010 for research on grassland bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New England region. Crew Leader will manage a large-scale, multifaceted project assessing bird productivity at three DoD installations in MA, NJ, and MD. Duties will include task scheduling, field crew supervision, nest searching and monitoring, marking nestlings, vegetation sampling and data entry and management. Experience conducting avian research in early successional habitats highly desirable, preferably at the project management level (MS or equivalent). Applicants must be able to work independently and be willing to travel extensively among the study sites. Proficiency with MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Salary approximately $3000/month DOE, lodging and mileage reimbursement provided. Must have own vehicle. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 1 Jan to KIM PETERS, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (EM: kim.peters AT njaudubon.org).

GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed 26 Apr through 15 Jul 2010 for research on grassland bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New England region. Three static positions will be located at research sites in MA, NJ, and MD. A fourth, "floater" position will travel among the three sites as needed. Duties will include nest searching and monitoring, marking nestlings, vegetation sampling and data entry. Experience using nest search methods in early successional habitats is highly desirable. Ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern U.S. required, and banding experience is a plus. Proficiency with MS Excel and GPS is also preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently. Salary approximately $2200/month DOE, lodging and mileage reimbursement provided. Must have own vehicle. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 1 Jan to DR. KIM PETERS, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (EM: kim.peters AT njaudubon.org).

FIELD INTERNSHIP with potential to become M.S. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - I am seeking a highly motivated individual to help with an investigation into the behavioral ecology of the critically endangered Niau Kingfisher. Research is being conducted in Feb and Mar 2010 on the island of Niau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Work includes banding, habitat assessment, radio tracking, nest searching, population monitoring, and behavior observations. Interests in endangered species conservation, French language skills, and a demonstrated ability to work alone and under extremely difficult field and cultural conditions are important. Additional experience banding and working with radio telemetry are also preferred. Travel, housing, lodging, and limited stipend are provided. The successful applicant may also have the option to continue working with these magnificent birds in a M.S. research assistantship. Please email a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 2 references (name, phone, and email) to DR. DYLAN KESLER (EM: nk2010 AT picra dot net) by 20 Dec.

FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) - needed to survey wintering grassland birds in Chihuahua, Mexico. This will be the fourth field season of a bi-national effort led by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) to estimate abundance and the distribution of western wintering birds in Chihuahuan Desert grasslands of Mexico. The field season runs from 4 Jan through early Mar 2010. Duties include surveying birds on line transects, brief veg surveys, data entry and a significant amount of time devoted to landowner contact. Must have previous experience with grassland sparrow identification; familiarity with the Spizella and Ammodramus genera preferred. Should also have previous experience with distance sampling and identification by sight/sound. Successful applicant will work as part of a two-person team for RMBO in northwestern Chihuahua. We will start the field season with a training session with our Mexican partners that will be conducted in Spanish, therefore the ability to speak and understand Spanish is also required. Housing is provided on a Nature Conservancy property (Reserva Ecológico "El Uno") near the town of Janos that is run by a friendly Mexican staff who are close neighbors. Some camping and long days may be required; a patient and optimistic attitude is required as schedule depends on landowner permissions. Compensation will be $1600-$2000/mo depending on qualifications and experience. Technician is responsible for travel expenses to and from El Paso, TX. Must have necessary documents for entering Mexico and re-entering the US (a passport is recommended but a few other documents are accepted. See http://www.dhs.gov/files/crossingborders/travelers.shtm). Please respond electronically to GREG LEVANDOSKI (EM: greg.levandoski AT rmbo.org) with a brief cover letter stating your interest and qualifications, your resume, and phone numbers and email addresses for three references. Please use "Janos Technician Application 2010" as a subject line. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

QUANTITATIVE AVIAN ECOLOGIST - The Boreal Avian Modelling (BAM) Project is seeking a quantitative avian ecologist with expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: population ecology, community ecology, biogeography, conservation biology, landscape ecology and wildlife habitat modeling. The BAM project is a collaborative effort between University of Alberta, Université Laval and Environment Canada, with additional support from research and conservation institutions and agencies across North America. Its primary objective is to develop statistical models of avian distribution and abundance within the Canadian boreal forest, at multiple spatial scales (e.g. local, landscapes, geographic ranges) and taxonomic levels (e.g. individual species, communities), and to use these to evaluate plausible future land-use and climate scenarios. We are concerned with questions of both pure and applied science, with a strong emphasis on applications to conservation and management of migratory birds. Project direction is shaped by a Steering Committee, a national Technical Committee of avian experts, and through consultation with relevant management agencies. Further information on the project can be found at: (URL http://www.borealbirds.ca). The ideal candidate will have direct experience with avian ecology, common avian sampling protocols and a deep understanding of the assumptions underlying the standard analyses of such data. Applicants should also be well acquainted with the current theoretical and empirical literature relating local, landscape and regional-scale processes (e.g. habitat, climate, disturbance, population dynamics) to avian distributions. Demonstrated excellence in scientific writing is an essential qualification. Good oral and written communications skills in English are required; proficiency in French is an asset. The project depends on the ability to work effectively within a geographically distributed team, without day to day supervision from the Steering Committee. The position may be structured as either a two-year postdoctoral fellowship or research associate, based at the University of Alberta. Start date: Jan 2010, negotiable. At this time, we invite CV's and a personal statement of why you are qualified for this position. These should be directed as soon as possible to: DR. ERIN BAYNE, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9. (EM: bayne AT ualberta.ca, PH: 780-492-4165).

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-H. T. Harvey & Associates is a premier ecological consulting firm based in Northern and Central California with offices in Los Gatos, Fresno, Davis and Arcata. For over 35 years, H. T. Harvey has provided outstanding scientific ecological and design expertise to develop successful ecological solutions for our clients. We have an opening in our Los Gatos headquarters for a wildlife biologist with extensive experience managing ecological consulting projects. Applicants should have a strong academic background (Ph.D. or M.S.), solid field and/or research experience, broad knowledge of the biology of California's fauna, and extensive experience in ecological consulting in California. The ideal applicant has at least 3-5 years' project management experience performing the duties expected of this position: managing all aspects of the biological components of CEQA/NEPA projects, endangered and threatened species surveys, Section 7 and 10 consultations, wildlife inventories, and construction monitoring projects; managing staff, budgets, clients, and agency contacts; business development and marketing; proposal preparation; and staff training and supervision. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus, offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. This position has unlimited upward potential. Our employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K. More information about H. T. Harvey & Associates and our areas of expertise can be obtained at (URL: http://www.harveyecology.com). Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your cover letter, resume and references to (EM: personnel AT harveyecology.com) and reference "Wildlife Project Manager" position, or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; (FX: 408-458-3210). H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

SEASONAL LESSER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN FIELD TECHNICIANS, 4-6 - Texas Panhandle. Texas Tech University. Begin: 1 Feb 2010. End: 18 Jun 2010. Duties: Lesser prairie-chickens (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) have experienced declines in their population and distribution and are a candidate species for the endangered species list. 4-6 seasonal research technicians are needed for ongoing lesser prairie-chicken research projects in the Texas panhandle. Duties will include 4-6 weeks conducting study of the audibility of lesser prairie-chicken booming, 8-10 weeks of trapping lesser prairie-chickens using multiple techniques, and 2-4 weeks of nest searching. Additional duties will include radio-tracking and behavioral observation of lesser prairie-chickens. Requires strong work ethic, long hours, odd hours, and early mornings, must work well in a group of 2-6 other technicians or alone, responsible for keeping detailed field notes. Must have valid U.S. driver's license and be able to pass criminal background check. Salary: $360/week, includes housing and utilities (no pets allowed) Last Date to Apply: 14 Dec 2009, hiring will be complete on or before 8 Jan 2010 How to Apply: e-mail resume and e-mail contact information for 3 references to (EM: doug.holt AT ttu.edu).

GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) University of Missouri graduate student is seeking an individual to help with an investigation of the movement and survival of Missouri's endangered Greater Prairie-Chicken in Taberville, Missouri. Research will be conducted during the spring and summer of 2010. Work includes capturing, banding, habitat assessment, radio-tracking, nest monitoring, and brood counts. Applicant must have a BS, be physically fit, and capable of working long hours in hot and humid conditions. Occasional night work may be required. An interest in working with endangered species and an ability to work alone are important. Experience with avian capture and handling techniques, banding, and radio telemetry are preferred. Housing and a reasonable salary (8.75/hour max 40 hours per week) will be provided. Please email a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references (name, phone, email) to KAYLAN KEMINK (EM: GRPC2010 AT picra.net) by 15 Dec.

FIELD BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP: The Ventana Wildlife Society is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing individuals to assist us in conserving native wildlife and their habitats through avian research, species restoration, and education. Interns will assist with and gain experience in California condor restoration, bird banding (seasonal), and educating visitors to our research programs. Avian research: VWS operates a mist-netting and banding station Apr through Oct. Interns receive extensive training in mist-netting and banding of passerines (MAPS protocol), data entry and data management. The focus is on conducting avian field research and includes the opportunity to conduct interpretive bird banding demonstrations for the public. Species reintroduction and management: VWS is currently reintroducing endangered California condors to the central coast. Position involves monitoring free-flying California condors utilizing radio telemetry, participating in supplemental food placements, nest observation, public education, as well as other flock management activities. Daily tracking efforts along the coast provides constant opportunity to interact with the public and distribute educational materials. The above VWS programs operate out of Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur. Some projects may require travel to remote locations such as our condor rearing and release facility, off site bird-banding and other conservation related projects. In these cases, field vehicles are provided. A bi-monthly stipend of $293 and housing in Pacific Grove are provided. Internships span 6 months and positions are available starting in late Feb and late Aug. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable field experience in research, restoration and education while living on the breathtaking California central coast. Preferred applicants will have: - Prior birding/ornithological, interpretive, and/or field biology experience. - Valid driver's license - Experience with driving on dirt roads, working in remote outdoor locations, and basic field safety - Ability to hike in steep rugged terrain, lifting loads in excess of 50 pounds, and working outdoors in inclement weather conditions. - Outgoing personality with an interest in natural interpretation and sharing research with public - Ability to identify western birds by sight and sound - A strong interest in both avian research and restoration - and a commitment to active involvement Applications accepted in Jan for Feb start dates, and in Jul for Aug start dates. Positions open until filled. For more information about the research, restoration and education activities of our organization, visit (URL: http://www.ventanaws.org). Please submit cover letter and resume with three work related references to ALENA PORTE (EM: alenaporte AT ventanaws.org)

BIRD BANDING IN SAIPAN for the Tropical Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (TMAPS) Program. The Institute for Bird Populations seeks two field biologist interns from approximately 15 Feb to 31 May 2010 (possibly extending through Oct 2010) to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Field conditions include high heat, humidity, and rocky, sharp, rugged terrain. The position entails banding a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience being independent in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. A passport valid for the duration of the internship and a driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous IBP interns to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the TMAPS protocol during an intensive training session in Central California at the beginning of the internship. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service contacts on Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Round trip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $24 for each day in the field. To apply, please follow the instructions on our website (URL: http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm). If you have any questions, please contact MARY CHAMBER (EM: internships AT birdpop.org; PH: 415-663-1436).

NORTHERN BOBWHITE TECHNICIAN POSITION - Wage: $13.51/hr; Location: Fort Riley, Kansas; Application Deadline: 8 Dec 2009. Job Responsibilities: Habitat Maintenance and Enhancement: Conduct wildlife habitat field inventories and assess habitat condition according to the Bobwhite Quail Study Plan (BQSP) and the Fish and Wildlife Habitat Plan at Fort Riley Military Installation. Provide for the establishment and evaluation criteria for assessing condition of habitat; monitor and record data following the BQSP. Make recommendations for fish and wildlife habitat improvement or data collection procedures as requested. Implement assigned projects and report to the CEMML Fish and Wildlife Biologist. Implement prairie maintenance projects such as noxious weed control, prescribed burning and woody plant removal in support of the BQSP, Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan and Endangered Species Management Plan. Assist with data transcriptions and report preparation Wildlife Population Surveys: Conduct wildlife censuses of selected game and nongame species according to established protocols. Collect game and harvest data, hunter use data and physiological data from wildlife. Monitor collared Northern Bobwhites and broods as outlined in the BQSP. Public Relations: Assist in preparation for briefings, field trips and presentations concerning wildlife conservation and management. Maintain hunter check stations, fishing information boards, and other sources of hunting and fishing information. We will be recruiting 3-4 seasonal wildlife technicians. Period of employment will vary for each technician, but cannot exceed six months. The first technician will begin work in Jan, the others approximately Feb - May Housing not provided. Applicant should have a degree in Wildlife Biology or a closely related field or be pursuing such a degree. Experience with radio-telemetry is preferred. Candidate must have a valid driver's license. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. Colorado State University is committed to creating a university community which values and supports diversity; individuals who contribute to such diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in Room 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to (EM: megan.friedrichs AT us.army.mil). Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE

MAPS VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS: The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks motivated, enthusiastic volunteers in good physical condition with a strong desire to learn more about birds and natural history for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. All successful applicants are expected to face the rigors and unpredictability of field conditions with good humor and flexibility. Prior banding experience or a background in wildlife biology or a closely related field is a plus, but not necessary because all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mist-netting, and the identification, handling, banding, and ageing and sexing of landbirds. In addition, interns receive individual training in these techniques throughout the field season. Positions are available nationwide and are offered by region: Northwest, Western Midwest/Texas, Eastern Midwest/East, and Yosemite National Park. Internships begin Apr 23/May 1 and run through Aug 8. Applicants with reliable field vehicles are especially needed (trucks/SUVs not required). Mileage will be reimbursed at the rate of $0.35/mile for project-related use. Shared housing and a per diem of $22 - $30 (depending on location) for food and incidental expenses, amounting to $1,848 - $2,700 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of 6 of every 10 days in the field, contingent upon daily weather conditions and logistical considerations. For application materials and further information, please visit our website at (URL: http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm) or contact MARY CHAMBERS (EM: internships AT birdpop.org, PH: 415-663-1436).

MAPS FIELD BIOLOGISTS: The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks field biologists to serve as crew leaders to train and lead interns operating a network of mist-netting and banding stations in Indiana/Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Oregon, and Washington for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. Positions extend from May 1 (Apr 23 for Texas and Missouri) through Aug 8, 2009. Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to track demographic variation in North American landbird populations. MAPS data from this network of stations are analyzed to quantify the impacts of land management practices on bird populations, and to identify relationships between annual demographics and variation in climate and seasonal weather. The ultimate goal of these investigations is to provide landbird conservation recommendations with considerations of habitat management, migratory behavior, weather patterns, and climate change. Successful applicants should have previous experience with the MAPS protocol and be proficient at birdsong identification, and MUST have advanced skills in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand. Applicants will be expected to use Peter Pyle's Identification Guide to North American Birds (Part I) to teach plumages and molts of landbirds in the appropriate regions. Previous MAPS field biologist interns (and crew leaders) are especially encouraged to apply. Demonstrated leadership skills, attention to detail, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Field biologists are expected to drive considerable distances between (and within) locations so a reliable field vehicle is a must (trucks/SUVs not required). These field biologist positions are an excellent opportunity to gain experience leading field crews, and IBP full-time staff biologists are often recruited from the MAPS field biologist pool. MAPS field biologists are considered independent contractors rather than IBP staff, and receive payment of $2,300 per month and project-related mileage reimbursement ($0.35/mile), but no fringe benefits. For application materials and further information, please visit our website (URL: http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm) or contact MARY CHAMBERS (EM: internships AT birdpop.org, PH: 415-663-1436).

SHOREBIRD TECHNICIAN needed (start 1 Jan; end 30 Jun 2010) to assist with FL state-funded Masters project. Technician will be an OPS employee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, working in conjunction with University of Florida personnel. Project will examine body condition, prey, and habitat use patterns in wintering and migratory red knots along the west coast of Florida. Position includes capturing birds with cannon nets, banding, bleeding and resighting birds, foraging surveys from boat and land, taking sediment cores, data entry, possible lab work and other duties as necessary. Must have previous field experience and a bachelors degree in wildlife, environmental science or related field. Must be able to cope with long days in the sun, must be able to swim and must have good driving record. Position requires extensive traveling and camping. Previous shorebird experience, experience with capturing, banding, and bleeding birds, and/or experience with boats preferred. Pay is ~$1300/month, no benefits. Housing provided (relatively new trailer). Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to AMY SCHWARZER (EM: schwarzeATufl.edu). Applications reviewed as received. Last date to apply: 7 Dec 2009.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in behavioral ecology available starting spring 2010 to develop collaborative research on sexual selection, social behavior, and/or the population genetic patterns influenced by these processes. This position is not tied to a specific research project, but is an opportunity to develop a new project capitalizing on your strengths. Both empirical and theoretical projects would be appropriate. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, and demonstrated skill in designing and directing independent research, conducting appropriate analyses, and publishing results. Annual salary starts at $37k/yr. One year of funding is available, and responsibilities for the first year include collaborating on a grant proposal to fund continued research after the first year. For empirical work, research projects utilizing local species or those found on the PIs long-term study site (Isla Boca Brava, Chiriquí, Panama) are strongly preferred. See the DuVal Lab website for more information on current work within the lab group (URL: http://bio.fsu.edu/duval/DuVal_research.html). The Ecology and Evolution group at Florida State University is an interactive and dynamic group with a strong tradition of research at the interface of ecology and evolutionary biology. See the department website for more information on current faculty (URL: http://www.bio.fsu.edu/ee/index.html). Applications should include a statement of your research interests, outline of projects you are interested in pursuing, CV, and contact information for three references. Applicants that appear to be a good fit will be asked to write a short research proposal as part of the final application. To apply or for more information contact DR. EMILY DuVAL (EM: ehduval AT bio.fsu.edu).

FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed for a study of the breeding ecology of American Oystercatchers nesting on barrier beaches and coastal saltmarshes in New Jersey. The purpose of this research is to assess and compare annual nest success rates for American Oystercatchers breeding in each of these habitats, identify important breeding and foraging areas, and assess the efficacy of predator exclosures. Fieldwork will include nest searching and monitoring, construction of nest exclosures, behavioral observations, territory mapping and trapping/banding birds. The successful applicants need to be independent and self-motivated, and must be able to work in harsh conditions including hot/cold temperatures, rain and areas with biting insects. The positions start 15 Apr 2009 and continue full-time for 3 months. Prior ecological research experience is preferred. A vehicle is required and the applicants should be comfortable using boats/kayaks (provided) in tidal waters. The work schedule is five days per week with flexibility in the schedule expected depending on weather conditions. Shared housing is available if necessary. Salary range ($1,100 - $2,000 per month) depending on the qualifications of the applicants. Send (via email) a letter of interest, resume and names and contact information for three references by 15 Jan 2009 to: DR. THOMAS VIRZI, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Rutgers University, (EM: tvirzi AT rci.rutgers.edu).

WOODPECKER RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Agency: Arkansas State University, Dept. of Biological Sciences. Location: Cache River and White River NWR, eastern Arkansas. Job Description: Two technicians are needed to work on the final year of a Ph.D. project addressing home range movements, foraging ecology and nesting ecology of Pileated Woodpeckers in eastern Arkansas, with reference to the conservation of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, assistance with capturing and attaching radio-transmitters to Pileated Woodpeckers, tracking, nest searching and monitoring, arthropod sampling, habitat measurements, and deployment of high resolution video cameras at nest cavities in the Cache River and the White River NWR. Field work will require long work hours in adverse conditions (wading through/canoeing through swampland, hot/humid weather, biting insects). Although the field work can be challenging, the swamps of Arkansas are a unique and fascinating ecosystem in which to work. One technician will work in the Cache River NWR (low-elevation bottomland hardwood forest) and one will work in the White River NWR (high-elevation bottomland hardwood forest). Individuals will predominately work alone throughout bottomland hardwood forest habitats and in groups of two. Work will begin around 1 Feb and continue through Jun (5 months). Both technicians will be moving between the two study sites throughout. Depending on conditions (e.g., flooding conditions, # nests located), technicians will be divided between the study sites until the end of the nesting season. Qualifications: Experience in avian ecology and conservation or a related field. Preference will be give to individuals with a completed undergraduate degree, have field experience, avian experience, and demonstrated some leadership. Ability to collect and process field data accurately with attention to detail. Working independently and well with others while maintaining a positive attitude in a remote setting is a must. Enthusiastic, well-organized, and in good physical condition (will be carrying 50-lb deep cycle marine batteries and other field equipment throughout both field sites). Experience with nest searching, radio-telemetry, GPS and compass navigation, and some experience handling wildlife or birds (PIWOs will be feisty) preferred. This habitat is unpredictable to work in (e.g., flooding in 2008 exceeded 30 feet in some areas); therefore, a willingness to work through tough field conditions should be expected. Use of a personal vehicle will be necessary most of the time, but technician will be reimbursed for mileage. To Apply - submit a cover letter, CV or resume and at least 3 references to Brandon L. Noel (see below for contact information). Salary: $1,200-1,400/month depending on qualifications. Housing will be provided Last Date to Apply: 15 Jan 2010, however applications will be considered as they are received. Contact: BRANDON L. NOEL (EM: BrandonL.Noel AT smail.astate.edu, PH: 870-680-8475)

SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGISTS (12) needed for long-term ecological study of forest bird populations at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Current NSF-funded research focuses on the effects of climatic variation on bird distribution and abundance along an elevational gradient. Two position types are available. Individuals applying for a BIRD SURVEY position (4) must be able to identify New England forest birds by sight and sound; previous survey experience is preferred. Individuals applying for a WARBLER DEMOGRAPHY position (8) should have prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine nests; applicants with experience banding and taking blood samples from small passerines are especially needed. Both positions involve insect and small mammal surveys and measuring vegetation, and require people with good color vision, able to hike and work alone in remote, rugged, and steep terrain, and with an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology. Field work starts in early to mid May and lasts 10-12 weeks. Lakeside housing provided plus a stipend of $350 - $400 per week, depending on experience. To apply, visit the job web page: (URL: http://tinyurl.com/874shw). Applicants without internet access can mail materials to DR. SCOTT SILLETT, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, PO Box 37012 MRC 5503, Washington, DC 20013-7012. Web applications are preferred.

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS are needed for Dr. Tom Martin's long-term research project which examines the evolution of life-history traits as well as the influence of predation rates, habitat structure, and microclimate on breeding behaviors in birds. We are hiring for several positions: nest searchers (7-9), mist netters (3), experienced target netters (2), small mammal trappers (2), vegetation specialists (1-2), egg metabolism assistant (1), and crew chief (supervisor for nest searchers) (1). Field research assistants will have the opportunity to gain exposure to many of the techniques used in avian field research such as nest-searching, mist-netting, target-netting, territory mapping, re-sighting, vegetation sampling, nestling and egg measurements, and video-taping nests. The study site is located in North Central Arizona in the Coconino National Forest at 8,000 ft. elevation in montane forest. The field camp is remote and requires tent living (you must provide your own tent). Pay is $1160 to $1400/month depending on experience for field assistants, and $1550 for crew chief. The project runs from 1 May 2010 and will end no later than 25 Jul 2010. Applicants should have a strong work ethic as well as enthusiasm and appreciation for scientific research. One season of banding experience is preferred for all banding positions and required for target netters. Those applying for the crew chief position should have prior nest searching experience and/or supervisory experience. For position details, please see our website (URL: http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/TEMWebsite/AZfieldasst.htm). Review of applications is occurring now, and will continue until positions are filled (no later than 15 Feb 2010). Please email or surface mail the following materials: cover letter stating your interest in the project, desired position, and relevant experience; resume; and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Arizona Hiring C/O JEN OLSON, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, 205 Natural Science, Missoula, MT 59812 (PH: 406-243-5727, EM: arizona.bird.crew AT gmail.com). Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic are more important than experience!

GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SONGBIRD NEUROETHOLOGY-Laboratory of Jonathan Prather, University of Wyoming. Our laboratory combines electrophysiological recordings in the lab and behavioral observation in the wild to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying performance and perception of the signals that songbirds use to communicate. Excellent opportunities are available for candidates interested in uniting these fields of study.

• Postdoctoral Position: This NIH-funded position is available for 1.5 years, with the possibility of an extension. A degree of PhD or equivalent doctoral degree is required, and previous experience with neurophysiological methods and/or behavioral analysis is strongly desired. The postdoctoral researcher will work independently and in collaboration with the PI to determine the precise questions to be investigated.
• Graduate Positions: Graduate positions are available beginning Fall 2010. An undergraduate degree in neuroscience, biology, ecology or other relevant programs is required, and previous laboratory research experience in neurobiology or behavioral studies is desirable.

The lab is part of the vibrant Department of Zoology and Physiology and the Program in Neuroscience at the University of Wyoming (URL: http://www.uwyo.edu/zoology/). The campus is located in Laramie, WY, just minutes from the Snowy Mountains Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest. These sites provide wonderfully varied opportunities for field studies of behavior, as well as personal recreation. Interested candidates should email a cover letter summarizing goals and research interests, a CV, and names and contact information for 3 references to: (EM: Jonathan.Prather AT uwyo.edu). Feel free to contact me for further information regarding these positions.

SPRING MIGRATION WATCH" POSITION AVAILABLE: New Jersey Audubon's Sandy Hook Bird Observatory is looking for an experienced hawkwatcher/birder for a two-month position counting diurnal migratory birds (primarily loons, cormorants, herons, egrets, ibis, raptors, and passerines) at Sandy Hook, NJ from 15 Mar - 15 May 2010. Expect a eight-hour workday with six days on, one day off. Housing is provided at Sandy Hook by the National Park Service. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of field identification of most eastern birds, excellent interpretive skills, and a willingness to interact with birders and the general public. Expect windy and often cold conditions. Count totals vary from 3,000 to 5,000 hawks per season, plus thousands of other migrants. $2000 plus housing. Please respond with a resume and references to SCOTT BARNES c/o NJ Audubon-Sandy Hook Bird Observatory, 20 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands NJ 07732 (EM: scott.barnes AT njaudubon.org, URL: http://www.njaudubon.org, PH: 732-872-2500)

FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANTS: The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University invites applications for Faculty Research Assistants to conduct surveys for northern spotted owls and collect occupancy and demographic data. Duties include: conducting surveys for northern spotted owls, confirming owl presence and identity by auditory detections and visual observation of color bands, maintaining accurate field notes, caring for field equipment and government vehicles, assisting in capturing and banding spotted owls, describing habitat characteristics of roost and nest locations, collecting owl pellets, and entering data. The employee may be required to work closely with personnel of the U.S. Forest Service, BLM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, private landowners or other agencies. The minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife or a closely related field or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field combined with 2 or more years of field experience working with birds, orienteering skills including the use of maps, compass, and handheld GPS units, and a valid state driver's license. Preferred qualifications are the ability to operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle, experience working with spotted owls, good night and color vision, average or above hearing, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. These are full time, fixed term, seasonal positions with starting dates of 1 Feb - 1 Apr 2010 (depending at which field site the applicant is hired to work). The anticipated ending date for these positions is 31 Aug 2010. Please refer to the full announcement for salary information and details on how to apply: (URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu) , search for posting number 0004974. Applications must be submitted on-line. For more information, please contact STEVE ACKERS (EM: ackerss AT onid.orst.edu)

FIELD ASSISTANTS (up to 10) needed for ongoing population studies of the endangered Least Bell's Vireo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, and other riparian birds in San Diego County, California. Duties include surveying coastal riparian habitat for vireos and flycatchers, nest monitoring, resighting color banded birds, and vegetation sampling. Additional duties (approximately 20% time) include capturing and banding riparian birds at two MAPS stations. Employment dates for the Least Bell's Vireo projects are 15 Mar -27 Aug 2010, and for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher project are 10 May - 27 Aug 2010 (end-dates are approximate and flexible). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and must be reliable, in good physical condition, able to work independently in sometimes remote locations, and able to maintain a positive attitude under beautiful but sometimes challenging field conditions that can include dense vegetation, poison oak, rattlesnakes, and biting insects. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and be willing occasionally to use their personal vehicle for travel to field sites when necessary if government vehicles are temporarily unavailable (mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile). Applicants must have working knowledge of Excel; experience collecting data with PDA's (Personal Digital Assistant) a plus. Preference will be given to applicants holding current endangered species permits authorizing surveying and nest-monitoring of Least Bell's Vireo and/or Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, or with field experience with these or similar species. Experience handling and banding passerines is also preferred. Housing is available at the San Diego State University Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve ($10/day; no pets). Salary ranges from $17-$19/hour depending on experience. Please submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a CV or resume, your specific dates of availability, and the names and contact information (including email) of at least two references. Mail/fax/email applications to SUELLEN LYNN, USGS Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego Field Station, 4165 Spruance Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 (PH: 619-225-6437, FX: 619-225-6436, EM: suellen_lynn at usgs.gov). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until positions are filled, but no later than 31 Jan 2010.

VOLUNTEER SEABIRD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (5-7) needed for spring/summer 2010 on Southeast Farallon Island, 28 miles west of San Francisco, California. Become part of the longest continuous study of seabird ecology in the Northern Hemisphere. Our studies examine upper trophic marine predators as bio-indicators of natural and anthropogenic variation in the marine ecosystem. RA duties include censusing and monitoring seabird and marine mammal populations, conducting demographic investigations on cormorants, gulls, and alcids, conducting feeding ecology studies on alcids. RAs also contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of the research station. RAs will work full-time, 7 days a week, with a variable schedule that includes long days and night work. Long term RAs will receive some break time off the island. Some field work requires rigorous physical activity including strenuous hiking and climbing. Applicants should enjoy working independently with a high level of responsibility in field work and data entry as well as working frequently with a partner or team. Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in biology or related field and prior ecological research experience. Enthusiasm for field work in windy, cold conditions is essential. The ability to coexist on a small, isolated island with aggressive gulls and overworked humans is important. Positions are available 13 Mar through 11 Sep with a minimum 8-week commitment. We provide great food and island housing. Transportation to boat in San Francisco not provided. More information can be found at (URL: http://www.prbo.org). Please send a cover letter explaining interests and dates of availability, resume, and names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references to RUSS BRADLEY (EM: rbradley AT prbo.org), Farallon Program Manager, PRBO Conservation Science, 3820 Cypress Drive #11, Petaluma, CA, 94954. Email applications are fine. Applications accepted until 22 Jan 2010 but early applications will be evaluated when they are received and positions may be filled long before the deadline.

SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES--Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Location: Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex - stationed at Morton National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Sag Harbor, NY. The Long Island NWR Complex, headquartered in Shirley, NY, encompasses nine units, totaling nearly 6,500 acres. The primary purpose for each unit is to benefit fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. These nine units protect many of the Island's habitat types critical to migratory birds, endangered species and other wildlife. Long Island's strategic location--situated in the Long Island Pine Barrens and along the Atlantic Flyway--provides important nesting, wintering and migratory stop-over areas for hundreds of bird species. Each unit is unique in wildlife species, habitat and management programs. Morton NWR, a 187-acre peninsula, boasts exceptionally diverse habitats. Sandy and rocky beaches fringe the peninsula, while wooded bluffs overlook the bays. Morton NWR consists of upland forest, ponds, salt marshes, beach, a lagoon and grasslands. These habitats provide for a variety of wildlife including close to 300 species of birds including least terns, osprey and the federally threatened piping plover. Located on the east end of Long Island, the nearby village of Sag Harbor feels more like a New England fishing village than the Hamptons. Amagansett NWR, a 36-acre refuge, graces the shore of the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island's south fork. Its unique double dune system and one of the few coastal beaches remaining undeveloped on Long Island, embodies marine sand beach, primary dunes, secondary dunes, swales, and oak scrub vegetation. In the spring and summer, the secondary dunes and swale complex display an impressive array of wildflowers, grasses, and orchids. PIPING PLOVER/TERN STEWARD (2 positions)-Duties: This internship will afford individuals the opportunity to develop research skills and to study wildlife management techniques through actual field research. Interns will help collect data and monitor populations of the federally threatened piping plover and state threatened least terns on Morton NWR and Amagansett NWR in eastern Suffolk County, New York. Duties include: weekly population surveys, nest searches, behavioral observations, nest and brood monitoring, and predator monitoring. Secondary duties include beach cleanups and maintaining visitor facilities. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in other ongoing refuge management activities such as invasive species control and visitor services programs. The intern will work 5 days a week, including weekends, for a total of 40 hours/week with minimal supervision. Shifts will be limited to 8 hours per day, but must be flexible, sometimes beginning at 6 am and sometimes ending at 8 pm. A government vehicle is provided for work tasks and a valid driver's license is required. Position Dates: Start: Mid-May; Ending: Mid-Aug (Approximately 12 weeks). Start and end dates are flexible. Qualifications: A. Required Background: A recent graduate or current student (Junior or Senior status preferred) in wildlife biology or ecology, environmental biology, general biology, natural resources management, or related field; good oral and written communication skills; enthusiastic about field work and working with people; must have good observational skills, and a valid driver's license. B. Desired Background: Experience working with shorebirds, waterfowl, and wading birds or a background in ornithology, or general biology; ability to record detailed observations in field notebook. Training: On-the-job-training provided by wildlife biologists and management staff. Salary and Housing: Stipend $246/week plus free housing. How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via mail or email to AZUCENA PONCE, Wildlife Biologist, Long Island NWR Complex. P.O. Box 21, Shirley, NY 11967 (PH: 631-286-0485, EM: Azucena_Ponce AT fws.gov). Closing Date: 30 Jan 2010.

BIRD BANDING WORKSHOP--Audubon California's 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County invites you to our spring bird banding workshops for adults. The workshops will be taught by ornithologist Jessica Griffiths, who has led multiple bird banding workshops with Peter Pyle. Space is limited. BEGINNING BIRD BANDING WORKSHOP: This workshop is for those with little or no bird banding experience. Students will learn mist-net operation and set-up, removal of birds from mist-nets, and how to handle and band birds. Discussions will cover bird banding safety and ethics, and bird identification in the hand. DATE: 6-7 Mar 2010. ADVANCED BIRD BANDING WORKSHOP: This advanced banding workshop is for more experienced banders who want to take their skills to the next level. Students will learn advanced ageing & sexing of land birds in the hand by plumage. Discussions will cover detailed analysis of the molt cycle and bird plumage characteristics and advanced use of the Pyle guide. DATE: 13-14 Mar 2010. Both workshops run from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. Cost for each workshop is $120 or $125 for tent camping (BYO lunch & snacks; morning coffee & bagels provided). To RSVP call Jessica (PH: 949-858-0309) or e-mail (EM: Jessica.L.Griffiths AT gmail.com).

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED SPRING MIGRATION ON THE NORTHERN GULF COAST? Want to experience "fallouts" of hundreds of migratory songbirds arriving at a coastal forest? Would you like to see and hold over 70 different bird species? Search no more- this job is for you! Here is your chance to assist with collecting valuable long-term data of Nearctic-Neotropical landbird migrants at a major stopover hotspot along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. SPRING MIGRATION FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE (4): BANDER (1) will manage mist-netting effort from 21 Mar to 16 May 2010. Bander must have experience with netting and knowledge of eastern landbird migrants. MIST-NETTING ASSISTANTS (2) will assist with mist-netting large numbers of migrants. Preference given to applicants with experience collecting blood samples from birds. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) will conduct re-sighting of color banded warblers, foraging observations, and assist with mist-netting. MUST have experience with color band re-sighting or foraging observations. All positions require enthusiastic individuals who are willing to work long hours while maintaining a sense of humor in the face of a few snakes, mosquitoes and a remarkable diversity of spring migrants. Pay rate will be $400/ week for the bander and $350/ week for the assistants and housing will be provided. Please send letter of interest (indicate position applying for), resume, and email address and phone number of 3 references to (EM: ejlain78 AT gmail.com - email preferred) or EMILY LAIN, 118 College Drive Box 5018, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. Applications will be accepted until positions filled. For more information see our web page (URL: http://www.usm.edu/mbrg/job.html)

VOLUNTEERS for PLUMAGE SURVEY - I am conducting a study of geographical variation in bird plumage charactersitics, and I am looking for volunteers to take a survey. Participants will rate the brightness and complexity of bird plumage for various images. If you are able to volunteer to take this survey, please e-mail me, Jonathan Drury (EM: druryj AT ucla.edu), and I will send you an e-mail with the URL to the survey and more information.

AVIAN FIELD ECOLOGISTS (2) needed 24 Mar - 25 Jun 2010 for a study of bird communities along forested mountain tributaries in the New River Gorge National River of southern West Virginia. This project is part of a long-term monitoring program being developed for the National Park Service to investigate the impacts of acidification, over-browsing by white-tailed deer, and urbanization on park ecosystem integrity. Duties will include point-counts, and streamside transect surveys of bird species that are sensitive to ecosystem modifications, with special emphasis on Louisiana Waterthrush. Previous field research experience and ability to identify eastern forest songbirds by ear is required. Patience, humbleness, alertness, close attention to detail, making thorough field notes, and enthusiasm for hiking many kilometers of mountain streams are essential. Field vehicle, housing, and a wage of $15/hr will be provided. Send in one document (Word or PDF) a cover letter stating your interests, a resume that includes dates of relevant experience, and contact information for three references that can describe your abilities in the field to KIRK STODOLA, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found. Please write "NPS application" on the subject line of your email (EM: stodolak AT warnell.uga.edu).

VOLUNTEER AND COORDINATOR HAWK WATCH COUNTERS-The bird monitoring and conservation program is part of a community-based conservation organization, working directly with the Kèköldi Wak Ka Koneke Indigenous Association. The Migratory Raptor Conservation and Monitoring Program in Costa Rica requires volunteer and coordinator hawk watch counters every spring from 1 Feb to 15 May and every fall from 1 Aug to 1 Dec. Duties include assisting and working with official counters in identifying and counting raptors, data entry, and flight interpretation to visitors. The Kèköldi Wak bird banding program as a long-term program could be a great alternative and opportunity for those students who want to build their resume. For those who are biologists, bird watchers or bird banders it will make a difference in regards to bird conservation through science. Contribute with your time and volunteer fee of $900 for the first month and $300 after the first month of volunteering which covers: meals, lodging at the scientific center and bird monitoring training. For season 2010, volunteers and coordinator are needed from 1 Feb to 15 May and from 1 Aug to 1 Dec. For more info contact: DANIEL MARTINEZ (EM: daniel AT kekoldicr.org) or visit: (URL: http://www.kekoldicr.org).

PH.D. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University. Project title: Interaction of land use and wet/dry cycles on invertebrate populations in prairie wetlands: Implications for waterbird habitat conservation. A Ph.D. level research assistantship is available (dependent upon funding) to study abundance, distribution, and factors that influence populations of macroinvertebrates in prairie wetlands. This study will be a partnership among US Geological Survey Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Ducks Unlimited Inc., and North Dakota State University. Particularly, the study will focus on how land use and climate variability influence wetland hydrology, amphipod populations, and introduced and invasive species (e.g., fish and cattails). The student will collect field data on approximately 200 wetlands throughout North Dakota and have access to an existing dataset collected on the same wetlands in 2004 and 2005. The goal of this study is to provide information to land managers about processes influencing productivity in wetlands. Thus, the study will have an applied focus, but include process- and spatial-ecology components. Stipend is approx. $20,000/yr and tuition likely waived. A search committee will make a selection in Dec; the starting date will be in Feb 2010. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Applicants must: 1) Be hard-working, motivated, and intelligent, 2) Have completed an undergraduate degree in ecology/wildlife biology (or related field), earned at least a 3.0 GPA, must have taken the GRE, 3) Have completed a MS degree in ecology/wildlife biology (or related field) or have demonstrated equivalent work experience, 4) Have excellent oral and written communication skills, preferably demonstrated by publication and presentations at regional or national meetings, 5) Have experience conducting and leading field studies, 6) Have the ability to work collaboratively and to supervise research assistants working in field and laboratory settings, 7) Possess a valid driver's license, 8) Be able to: walk over rough terrain, wade in wetlands and thick mud, and lift 50lbs over ones head. Specific experience conducing wetland sampling, invertebrate sampling and sorting, quantitative analysis, and GIS are highly desirable. To apply submit the following: letter of interest, CV, college transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 letters of reference by no later than 13 Dec 2009 (early application is encouraged) to: MICHAEL J. ANTEAU (search chair), US Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, Email preferred (EM: manteau AT usgs.gov).

2 FIELD ASSISTANTS for metapopulation study of Black and Virginia Rails in Sierra foothill region of northern California from 15 May - 15 Aug 2010. Assistants will help with surveying, capturing, and telemetering rails. The primary responsibility will be to conduct playback surveys for rails, working independently to sample a network of known marshes for black rail presence and communicate with private landowners to obtain permission to survey. Assistants must be able to navigate county roads with maps to find sites, maintain accurate records of each visit and an updated database, and record habitat characteristics. The ideal candidates would be: (1) experienced in surveying, mistnetting, and telemetry; (2) well organized with a record of being able to conduct fieldwork independently; (3) have a driver's license and a vehicle adequate for gravel roads; (4) be interested in population ecology and metapopulation theory; (5) be able to walk up to several miles and be strong enough to carry moderate loads; and (6) have the ability to interface with the public under occasionally challenging conditions. The work is based out of the Sierra Foothills Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley, CA where housing is available, (URL: http://groups.ucanr.org/sierrafoothill/) . Salary is $2167 /month. Additional information on the study can be found at (URL: http://nature.berkeley.edu/~beis/rail/). Please submit resume and phone numbers/email of three referees by 10 Jan 2010 by email to LAURIE HALL, PhD student (EM: lahall AT berkeley.edu) in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, University of California at Berkeley.

INTERPRETIVE INTERN - Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Duties: Exciting opportunity to channel your love for the outdoors! Interpretive intern positions may be available at the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex for the summer of 2010. The Refuge Complex includes 8 diverse refuges which stretch from Billerica to Cape Cod. The majority of work will occur on Great Meadows, Assabet River and Oxbow National Wildlife Refuges. Duties will include developing and guiding weekly interpretive programs for audiences of all ages; providing trailside interpretation; designing refuge fliers and brochures, working with volunteers and summer camps, data entry, answering phones and responding to information requests from the public. Qualifications: Requirements for the position include a valid driver's license, enthusiasm, and the ability to work weekends and holidays with minimal supervision and to interact with the public in a professional manner. Past experience or being enrolled in a natural resources and/or education degree program is desirable. Salary: Stipend is $200-275/week depending on experience and funding and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury. Employment Details: The internship is for 12 weeks with a start date between 15 May and 1 Jun. The position involves working weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and contact information with three references to Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Attn: SUSAN J. RUSSO, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2010 Contact Person: SUSAN J. RUSSO (PH: 978-443-4661 x34, EM: Susan_J_Russo AT fws.gov), 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.

AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE BIOLOGICAL INTERN - Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex Duties: About 75% of the intern's time will be focused on amphibian and reptile projects including: (1) ongoing research and management for Blanding's Turtles and Northern Redbellied Cooters which involves radio telemetry, trapping, nest monitoring, and vegetation removal and (2) ongoing vernal pool monitoring, surveys and research which includes egg mass counts. Additionally, this intern will be involved in other biological surveys and projects including: weekly waterbird surveys; water level management; marshbird surveys; mapping, monitoring, and controlling invasive plant species; interacting with the public; entering data; maintaining facilities; and conducting routine office work. Qualifications: The ability to work with the public in a professional manner; the ability to work with minimal supervision and in a group; a valid driver's license; ability to hike long distances over rough terrain and through sand carrying 25 pounds; and enthusiasm. Past experience in radio telemetry, amphibian and reptile identification and monitoring, GPS and GIS use and an academic background in wildlife or related fields are preferred. Salary: Stipend is $200-275/week depending on experience and funding and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury. Employment Details: The internship is for 4-7 months with a start date between Apr and mid-May. The position involves long and shifting hours, frequent mornings and nights, and occasional weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex, Attn: STEPHANIE KOCH, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2010. Hiring WILL begin before the closing date so applying earlier is strongly recommended. Contact Person: STEPHANIE KOCH (PH: 978-443-4661 x24, EM: Stephanie_Koch AT fws.gov), 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.

BIOLOGICAL INTERN - Location: Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex Duties: Conduct weekly waterbird surveys; vegetation surveys; water level management; marshbird surveys; vernal pool monitoring; mapping, monitoring, and controlling invasive plant species; researching and monitoring turtles; assisting with seabird census, monitoring, and predator control; coordinating volunteer activities; interacting with the public; entering data; maintaining facilities; and conducting routine office work. Qualifications: The ability to work with the public in a professional manner; the ability to work with minimal supervision and in a group; a valid driver's license; ability to hike long distances over rough terrain and through sand carrying 25 pounds; and enthusiasm. Past experience in bird identification, plant identification, GPS and GIS use and an academic background in wildlife, zoology, or related fields are preferred. Salary: Stipend is $200-275/week depending on experience and funding and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury. Employment Details: The internship is for 4 -7 months with a start date between Apr and mid-May. The position involves long and shifting hours, frequent mornings and nights, and occasional weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex, Attn: JASON ST. SAUVER, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Hiring may begin before the closing date. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2010. Hiring WILL begin before the closing date so applying earlier is strongly recommended. Contact Person: JASON ST. SAUVER (PH: 978-443-4661 x23, EM: Jason_StSauver AT fws.gov), 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.

BIOLOGICAL INTERNS - Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham, MA Seeking biological interns for 3 to 6 months beginning Apr to mid May to work on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, a 7,604 acre barrier island refuge. Multiple positions are available please inquire for more details. Duties include but are not limited to: censusing a variety of nesting birds (shorebirds, terns, wading birds); monitoring productivity from laying to fledging of Common and Roseate Terns, American Oystercatchers, and Piping Plovers; banding tern chicks; trapping and resighting adult terns; tagging horseshoe crabs; predator control (mammalian and avian); erecting predator exclosures, posting nesting areas; data entry; some light maintenance; and educating the public. The position involves working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, and living in one of two field camps on the island with other refuge staff for at least 5 days at a time. There is no heat, electricity, or running water. Applicants must be able to hike long distances (extensive beach walking) and able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision and in a group; able to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner; have a valid driver's license; and have an enthusiastic attitude. Previous experience in field work, data collection, bird identification, and an academic background in wildlife biology, zoology, environmental science or a related field are preferred. Stipend will be $200-275/week based on experience and funding. Free dormitory style housing is available for days off at the mainland headquarters. Send a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume, along with the names and e-mail addresses of 3 references electronically to (EM: Kate_Iaquinto AT fws.gov) or by mail to Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Attn: KATE IAQUINTO, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham MA 02633. Application materials should be RECEIVED by 15 Feb 2010. Hiring WILL begin before the closing date, so applying earlier is strongly recommended. For more information, call (PH: 508-945-0594 ext. 13).

INTERPRETIVE INTERN - Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham, MA Interpretive intern needed to assist with visitor services at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, a unique 7,604 acre barrier island refuge located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Positions are for 3 to 4 months (funding dependant) beginning 11 May - 22 May. Duties include but are not limited to: staffing the visitors center and bookstore; providing trailside interpretation; designing and constructing educational exhibits; volunteer coordination and recruitment; writing articles and news releases; coordinating and participating in weekly refuge programs for the public, including scouts and school groups; answering phones and responding to refuge information requests; occasional hands on biological experiences; and light maintenance duties and office work. The position involves working weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings. Applicants must have: the ability to work with the public in a professional manner; work with minimal supervision and in a group; have a valid driver's license; be enthusiastic and creative. Past experience in an environmental and/or educational field is desired. Stipend will be $200-275/week based on experience and funding. Free dormitory style housing is available for days off at the mainland headquarters. Send a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume, along with the names and e-mail addresses of 3 references electronically to (EM: Kate_Iaquinto AT fws.gov) or by mail to Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Attn: KATE IAQUINTO, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham MA 02633. Application materials should be RECEIVED by 15 Feb 2010. Hiring WILL begin before the closing date, so applying earlier is strongly recommended. For more information, call (PH: 508-945-0594 ext. 13).

VOLUNTEER HAWK COUNTER and RAPTOR BANDERS NEEDED for the Swainson's Hawk Observatory, located in the town of Chavarrillo, in the mountains of central Veracruz, Mexico. We are seeking a hawk counter for the spring 2010 season. Position last from 1 Mar to 1 May. Applicants should be prepared to deal with tropical and rural conditions. Duties include identifying and counting neotropical migrant raptors and daily data entry. Speaking Spanish is not necessary but must be willing to try to communicate with visitors and with some practice to be able to explain to them about the migration of birds of prey. Starting and finishing dates are flexible. Position is volunteer. Food and housing is provided for the duration of the stay. Must provide own source of transportation to and from Veracruz city. Also, 3 RAPTOR BANDERS are needed from15 Mar to 20 Apr 2010, for raptor banding operation to be developed in same area. Finishing date is somewhat flexible. Position is also volunteer. Food and housing is provided for the duration of the stay. Must provide own source of transportation to and from Veracruz. Please send cover letter, resume and references to ALDO RAUL CONTRERAS REYES (EM: mioborus AT hotmail.com) Positions are open until filled. Check in (URL: http://www.Hawkcount.org) look for "Chavarrillo" and also if you want to know about Chavarrillo you can see in our website (URL: http://www.cafaselva.com).

CERULEAN WARBLER TECHNICIANS (3-4) Crew leader and field technicians needed to work with Cerulean Warblers in the forested rolling hills of southeastern Ohio west of Athens. Research is part of a continuing, cooperative project examining the effects of different silvicultural treatments on this declining songbird. Work on the project will include searching for nests of Cerulean Warblers, target banding and re-sighting color-banded birds, spot-mapping, point counts of mature forest songbirds, and vegetation sampling. Experience with any of these a plus. Work requires careful observation of parental behavior to locate nests often high in the forest canopy. Preference will be given to applicants with prior nest searching experience, ability to identify eastern forest songbirds, and/or extensive avian field work. Applicants must be willing to spend long days in the field hiking over generally steep terrain. Positions run from mid Apr through Jul with some flexibility to start and end dates. Housing and a work vehicle are provided. Pay $400+ per week depending on experience. Send a cover letter and resume with at least three references. Please forward all application materials to AMANDA RODEWALD (EM: rodewald.1 AT osu.edu) at School of Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

EXPERIENCED AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS - We are seeking 4 experienced technicians to perform avian point counts in southeast Arizona from 1 Mar - 20 May 2010. Our research is examining stopover habitat ecology of migratory birds across ecological-elevational gradients in the Santa Rita, Huachuca, and Santa Catalina Mountains, and the San Pedro and Santa Cruz Rivers. Focal habitats include lowland riparian forest, mesquite bosque, oak and pine-oak woodland, and mixed conifer forest. Duties for the position are (1) variable-radius point count surveys (2) plant phenology surveys, and (3) data entry. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of western birds and be able to identify species visually and aurally (song AND call). The focus of this project is on Neotropical migrants common throughout the west. However, we are also collecting data on local migrant and resident species, many of which are unique to this region. Technicians must be able to quickly learn these species' songs and calls. Last season we detected over 230 bird species! This project requires a strong team that can coordinate and cooperate efficiently to conduct good science in this challenging region. Many survey routes require extensive hiking and some require backcountry camping. The sites are rugged and steep. The weather is highly variable, often with cold nights and hot days. Applicants should be aware that this is a rugged and often remote region along the Mexican Border. It is a hot-spot for illegal immigration and drug trafficking. That means we are working in the middle of active US Border Patrol and Home Land Security operations. The position pays $11/hour and is 40hr/week. We provide housing for the length of the position and 1 shared vehicle for field work. Applications should include: a brief description of your interest in the project and your relevant skills, a copy of your C.V. and 3 references. Please send applications via email to JHERIME KELLERMANN (EM: jlkellermann at gmail.com). Please submit applications by 20 Jan 2010, however applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

SOUTH SHORE COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD COORDINATOR (1) - Location: Marshfield MA, and other locations on Boston's south shore (Revere to Plymouth). Mid-Mar to early Sep, 2010. The Coastal Waterbird Program of Mass Audubon is seeking a seasonal Field Coordinator to oversee pre- to post-breeding season activities related to management of coastal waterbirds on the "South Shore" from Revere, MA south to Plymouth, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; training and oversight of 1 seasonal field assistant as well as volunteers; establishing relationships with private landowners and beach managers on 7 private and public beaches, one of which includes off-road vehicle use; erecting and maintaining protective fencing; educating beachgoers about shorebird conservation. Position also requires data entry, management and compilation, as well as report writing and production of breeding season maps. Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, as well as previous supervisory and field coordination experience. Prior experience with coastal bird/avian field monitoring and management, data collection, and off-road vehicle management issues preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-Mar through mid-Sep, with possibility of extension to Oct on another project. Free housing available if needed. Mileage will be provided. Rate of payment is $11-$12/hour depending on experience. Office space provided at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield, MA. For more information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp. To inquire about this position: Interviews will start in Jan, and position will be filled by 1 Mar 2010. No phone calls please. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to (EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp)

COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT I (5) AND FIELD ASSISTANT II (5) - Locations: Wide variety of sites in Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, and Martha'sVineyard. Mid-Apr (Field Asst. II) or Mid-May (Field Asst. I) to Aug 2010. The Coastal Waterbird Program at Mass Audubon is seeking biological field staff for sites on Cape Cod, Boston's South Shore, Buzzard's Bay, Martha's Vineyard, MA, for the 2010 field season. Primary responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and behavioral data on Piping Plovers, Least and Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers at a number of sites throughout SE Massachusetts. Additional responsibilities include construction and maintenance of protective fencing, wildlife tracking, educating the public about endangered species conservation, and possibly coordination of volunteers. Staff will be provided with training on endangered species management, coastal nesting bird ecology and data collection; all staff will be assigned several sites where they will have the opportunity to experience a variety of coastal habitats. Where possible, staff will also be given the opportunity to participate in other research projects around Cape Cod and the Islands with cooperating organizations (i.e. Horseshoe crab surveys/tagging, seabird colony censuses, banding, others)

• Qualifications for Field Assistant I: Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Applicants should have or be working towards a degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field. Experience in biological data collection and coastal bird identification helpful. Applicants who are interested in developing independent research projects for credit at a university may be given higher consideration.
• Qualifications for Field Assistant II: Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Prior experience with biological field monitoring and data collection required. Strong preference will also be given to applicants with experience in monitoring and management of coastal nesting birds. Applicants should already have or be working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology/management, marine biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field. Those who are interested in developing independent research projects for credit at a university (i.e. honors thesis, class credit) may be given higher consideration. For more information: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp

Benefits: Field Asst. I positions begin between begin between 15 Apr - 25 May, and end 1 Aug - 15 Aug; rate of pay is $8/hr. Field Assistant II positions begin 15 Mar - 15 Apr, and end 15 Aug - 15 Sep, with possibility of extension to Oct on another project. Rate of pay is $9-10/hr depending on experience. Free housing available upon request. Mileage will be provided. To inquire about this position: Interviews will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2010. No phone calls please. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to (EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp)

COASTAL WATERBIRD ISLAND FIELD ASSISTANT II (2) - Location: Sampson's Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable and Cotuit, MA. Mid-Mar/early Apr to Aug 2010 Responsibilities include monitoring, protecting and collecting productivity data on nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns and Common Terns, wildlife tracking, construction and maintenance of protective and electric fencing, public interaction, and small boat handling during daily trips to the island; in addition, staff will be required to provide a few informal nature programs during peak summer season. Staff may be required to work on other field sites as needed throughout the season. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be working towards a degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, geography, or related field, and prior experience in avian field monitoring and. Applicants should be very comfortable on the water; prior experience with small outboards (up to 40 hp) and kayak strongly preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: Positions begin in early Apr, and will end mid-Aug to early Sep, with possibility of extension to Oct on another project. Rate of payment is $9-$11/hour depending on experience. Free housing available upon request. Mileage will be provided. To inquire about this position: Interviews will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 15 Mar 2010. No phone calls please. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to (EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp).

COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT I (1), FIELD ASSISTANT II (2) AND CREW LEADER (1) - Location: South Beach, Chatham, MA Primary responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and behavioral data on Piping Plovers, Least Terns and American Oystercatchers while living in a remote field camp setting on a barrier beach. Additional responsibilities include construction and maintenance of protective and electric fencing, wildlife tracking, maintenance of field equipment, cooperation with local and federal government on endangered species management, educating the public about endangered species conservation, and data compilation. Crew Leader responsibilities include direct oversight of field crew, coordination of data collection and management activities, scheduling/logistics, oversight of remote field site housing and equipment, and report writing. In addition, crew leader will be responsible for daily communication with local, state and federal partners.

• Qualifications for Field Assistant I: Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable living in a remote setting, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours that change regularly (dependent upon wildlife and weather); vehicle is not required for this position but would be helpful for off-site travel. Applicants should be working towards a degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field. Experience in biological data collection and coastal bird identification helpful, applicants must be comfortable on small boats. Applicants who are interested in developing independent research projects for credit at a university may be given higher consideration.
• Qualifications for Field Assistant II and Crew Leader: Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable living in a remote setting, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours that change regularly (dependent upon wildlife and weather); vehicle is not required for this position but would be helpful for off-site travel. Prior experience with data collection, avian field monitoring and wildlife tracking required. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience identifying and monitoring Piping Plovers and/or terns. Field Assistant II applicants should have/be working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, marine biology, or related field. Applicants who are interested in developing independent research projects for credit at a university may be given higher consideration. Crew Leader must possess a Bachelor's degree, as well as previous field experience and/or supervisory experience; experience in remote field camps and familiarity with remote setting planning and logistics strongly preferred.

Benefits: Field Asst. I positions begin between 15 Apr - 25 May, and end 1 Aug - 15 Aug; rate of pay is $8/hr. Field Asst. II and Crew Leader begin 15 Mar - 15 Apr, and end 15 Aug -15 Sep, with possibility of extension to Oct on another project. Rate of payment is as follows: Field Asst. I: $8/hr; Field asst. II: $9-10/hr depending on experience; Crew Leader $11-12/hr depending on experience. Mileage will be provided. To inquire about this position: Interviews will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2010, Crew Leader by 1 Mar 2010. No phone calls please. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to (EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp)

LEAST TERN FORAGING TECHNICIAN (1)-Location: Various locations on Cape Cod, MA. Early May to mid-Aug, 2010. The Coastal Waterbird Program of Mass Audubon is seeking a Tern Foraging Field Technician needed for its Tern Foraging Research Program at various Least Tern colonies located on Cape Cod, MA. Primary responsibilities will include collecting data on forage fish species brought in and around Least Tern colony sites, data entry (Microsoft Access, Excel) and report writing. Surveys will be conducted from blinds or outside of colony on beach. Other responsibilities could include some monitoring, tern censusing, and collecting productivity data on nesting terns and Piping Plovers, and American Oystercatchers, wildlife tracking, small boat (40 hp) handling, construction and maintenance of protective and electric fencing, and educating the public about endangered species conservation. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology/management, fisheries biology, marine biology, ecology, zoology, or related field. Applicants must be comfortable on the water; experience with small outboards and kayaks strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience identifying and monitoring terns and/or colonial seabirds, forage fish identification skills. Applicants should work well independently and be very self-motivated, be comfortable looking through scope for extended periods of time (generally 3 hr stints), have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (arrival at study sites is often at dawn; schedule is dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: Position is full-time, begins between mid-Apr to mid-May and end around Aug 15. Rate of payment is $8-10/hr depending upon experience. Free housing available upon request. Mileage will be provided. To inquire about this position: Interviews will start in Jan, and position will be filled by 1 Apr 2010. No phone calls please. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to (EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp).

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS: Volunteers needed from 29 Dec 2009 to 26 Mar 2010 for an avian monitoring project at El Cielo Biosphere Reserve in Northeastern Mexico (Tamaulipas). I am seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to help on a bird banding project on this magnificent Biosphere Reserve in northeastern Mexico (5 hours south from Brownsville, TX). Excellent banding and data collection skills necessary, experience conducting field work highly desirable. Some knowledge of Spanish would be helpful but not necessary. Primary responsibilities involve set up mist-nest, taking birds out of the nets, banding, measuring and weighing the birds, collecting tail feathers. Additional duties include performing vegetation surveys and sharing all the basic responsibilities of camping (cooking, cleaning, etc). Field work is intensive and will often require long working hours, expect pre-dawn starts most days, with dawn to dusk days when banding. The weather is mostly warm with some cold days, mosquitoes are abundant. Participants will gain experience working with a highly diverse Neotropical Avifauna, and will have the chance to experience a different culture. Volunteers will be responsible for their own airfare from where they live to Brownsville, TX. Transportation from Brownsville, TX to El Cielo Biosphere reserve will be provided. Basic housing (shared) will be provided, some camping is possible. Meals will be partially covered. Please email a cover letter summarizing relevant field and birding experience, CV, names of three references (with contact information) to RAFAEL BRITO-AGUILAR, Avian Ecology Lab, University of Missouri-Columbia, (EM: rbyq9ATmail.mizzou.edu). Applications will be evaluated as received until positions are filled.

SE BUSCAN VOLUNTARIOS PARA TRABAJO DE CAMPO: Oportunidad para trabajo de campo como voluntario, en un proyecto sobre monitoreo de aves migratorias neotropicales y residentes en la reserva de la Biosfera El Cielo, en Tamaulipas, México. El monitoreo se realizara de Diciembre 29 2009 a Marzo 26 del 2010. Estoy buscando personas altamente motivadas (estudiantes o egresados de biología o carrera afín) y con deseos de aprender, con experiencia previa en el uso de redes de niebla y anillamiento de paseriformes. Las principales responsabilidades son el manejo de redes de niebla para la captura de aves, anillamiento, toma de datos morfométricos, colecta de plumas y liberación de los individuos, y muestreo de vegetación. Los voluntarios serán responsables del traslado de su lugar de origen a Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, de aquí la transportación será ofrecida por el responsable del proyecto. Alojamiento (se acampara en ocasiones) será otorgado por el responsable del proyecto. Los interesados favor de mandar curriculum vitae, una carta de interés (describiendo sus antecedentes profesionales, experiencia y objetivos a futuro), y nombres y correos electrónicos de tres referencias personales. Enviar toda la información solicitada a: RAFAEL BRITO-AGUILAR, (EM: rbyq9ATmail.mizzou.edu). Las solicitudes se evaluaran conforme sean recibidas hasta que los puestos de voluntarios sean ocupados.

BANDING RESEARCH ASSOCIATE. 2.5 week volunteer position on the island of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. Volunteer for 16 -17 days on the Nature Island of the Caribbean. With a population 68 thousand people, Dominica is the only island in the Caribbean still predominantly covered by natural forest. You will work to train two Caribbean nationals in the techniques of netting, banding and measuring resident and migratory songbirds in citrus farms. These training activities will be part of a larger project by a Columbia University doctoral student to study avian-agriculture conflict. Applicants should be authorized to band passerines and other land birds. NABC certified banders and those with experience with Caribbean resident species are preferred. Additionally, applicants should be able to work no less than 6 days a week beginning before sunrise, possess a driver's license, and good driving record. Free housing will be provided for the successful applicant for up to one week prior to the start of the program to facilitate visiting the island's many sites and seeing the island's endemics. Arrival date on Dominica is Monday, 22 Mar 2010 (or before). This is not a salaried position. Send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) referees to LEO DOUGLAS, Columbia University at the email address: (EM: lrd2107 AT columbia.edu). Application deadline is 24 Dec 2009. The top applicants will be contacted by 30 Dec 2009. US$300.00 contribution towards air fair will be provided.

PHD POSITION AVAILABLE at the University of Sheffield, Molecular Ecology Lab-Project: Personality and reproductive success in house sparrows In behavioral and evolutionary biology, there has been a recent explosive interest in the phenomenon known as behavioral syndromes (i.e., animal personality or consistent behavioral differences between individuals across diverse contexts). A realization of the ubiquity of behavioral syndromes in the wild has shaken the traditional view of animal behavior where behavioral phenotypes should be infinitely flexible to be adaptive at any given context. Despite much interest in animal personality research, still very little is known about how different personality can affect the fitness of animals. We will use a long-term monitored population of house sparrows on Lundy Island to investigate the link between fitness and personality in the wild. There are five personality traits recognized: activity, boldness, exploration, aggressiveness and sociability. We will particularly focus on the first three personality traits. Our previous studies have demonstrated that two behavioral traits, parental care and fidelity (quantified by extra-pair mating) are repeatable within individuals, meaning, for example, that some individuals express consistently high parental care or that others are successful at gaining extra-pair paternity through their lifetime. Obviously these two traits have significant fitness consequences. The project will be among the first to investigate intricate interactions among these fitness-related behavioral traits (parental care and mate fidelity) and personality traits (e.g., activity, boldness and exploration). The project fits in a larger research program focusing on understanding the short-term and long-term consequences of the interactions between genes and behavior. Requirements: We are seeking a motivated and independent team player to join our House-sparrow research group. Ideally, you have previous research experience, and are interested in birds and behavioral ecology. Knowledge of handling birds and/or a ringing license are an advantage, but not a requirement. You will be expected to spend the breeding season on Lundy Island for data collection and should be able to start early 2010. The graduate position is for 3 years. The student will be supervised by Prof. Terry Burke, Julia Schroeder (Sheffield University) and Shinichi Nakagawa (Otago University, NZ).Available to UK residents only, due to grant restrictions. Please send your application (CV, letter of motivation and two references to TERRY BURKE (EM: T.A.Burke AT sheffield.ac.uk) or JULIA SCHROEDER (EM: julia.schroeder AT sheffield.ac.uk).

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (7) are needed for a research project that will examine the effects of habitat structure on songbird nest success and parental behaviors at two sites in Montana. We are hiring 1 assistant field supervisor and 6 nest searchers. Field assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience in various bird research techniques, such as nest searching and monitoring, videotaping nests, and egg and nestling measurements. All field assistants will take part in an assessment of aspen habitat, which involves extensive vegetation surveys and various nest measurements. The project will run from ~17 May 2010 to ~20 Aug 2010, with 12 days on and 2 off. Prior experience with western birds is desirable, and enthusiasm and a strong work ethic are a must. Pay is $1150-1350/mo for nest searchers, depending on experience, and $1700/mo for supervisors. For position details, please see our website (URL: http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/TEMWebsite/MTFieldAssistants092.htm). Review of applications will begin NOW and will continue until positions are filled (no later than 26 Feb 2010). TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest, stating desired position (asst. supervisor or nest searcher), and describe your experience at nest-finding (including descriptions of the kinds of habitats and bird species), plus resume and 3 references with email addresses to: (EM: montana.birds AT gmail.com) or mail to: AMY JOHNSON, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, Natural Sciences Room 205, Missoula, MT 59812. Enthusiasm is more important than experience!

BANDING RESEARCH ASSOCIATE. 2.5 week volunteer position on the island of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. Volunteer for 16-17 days on the Nature Island of the Caribbean. With a population 68 thousand people, Dominica is the only island in the Caribbean still predominantly covered by natural forest. You will work to train two Caribbean nationals in the techniques of netting, banding and measuring resident and migratory songbirds in citrus farms. These training activities will be part of a larger project by a Columbia University doctoral student to study avian-agriculture conflict. Applicants should be authorized to band passerines and other land birds. NABC certified banders and those with experience with Caribbean resident species are preferred. Additionally, applicants should be able to work no less than 6 days a week beginning before sunrise, possess a driver's license, and good driving record. Free housing will be provided for the successful applicant for up to one week prior to the start of the program to facilitate visiting the island's many sites and seeing the island's endemics. Arrival date on Dominica is Monday, 22 Mar 2010 (or before). This is not a salaried position. Send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) referees to LEO DOUGLAS, Columbia University (EM: lrd2107 AT columbia.edu). Application deadline is 24 Dec 2009. The top applicants will be contacted by 30 Dec 2009. US$300.00 contribution towards air fair will be provided.

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (6 positions total) - Study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (URL: http://www.caryinstitute.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 ovenbirds and veeries and the study of veery communication and mating strategies. Positions run from ~1 May until 16 Jul 2010 (several positions have the possibility of an extension). Stipends vary from $1500 - $2,100/month depending on qualifications and position (see below) and include housing at the Cary Institute. Ability to bring your own vehicle is preferred but not required.

• Lead Bird Bander (1). Responsibilities: Mist netting (general and target netting) including banding, bleeding, taking standard measurements, data entry. Qualifications: Prior experience with mist netting and handling/banding birds is a must.
• Song Recorder (1). Responsibilities: Recording veery singing in the field including some very early morning/dawn recording, assisting with song playback experiments, song analysis in the lab. Qualifications: Birding experience, skill in hearing, spotting, and following color-banded songbirds is preferred, ability and enjoyment of chasing veeries through hilly, forested terrain is essential.
• Nest Searchers and General Field Technicians (4). Responsibilities: Nest searching and monitoring of veery and ovenbird nests, territory mapping, video recording nests, re-sighting color-banded banded birds, and data entry. Qualifications: prior nest-searching experience is preferred.

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 10 Jan 2010 will receive full consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled.

FIELD TECHNICIAN-Audubon South Carolina is seeking a field technician from 1 Mar - 15 Aug 2010. The technician will be assisting Audubon South Carolina's Director of Bird Conservation with Project PROTHO, a citizen science project targeting Prothonotary Warblers at the Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest in Harleyville, South Carolina. The technician's main duties (>80% of time) will consist of monitoring 300 nest boxes for Prothonotary Warblers, mist-netting and banding Prothonotary Warblers, conducting point counts, and data entry. Other duties (<20%) include leading education programs for students and adults; boardwalk, trail, and visitor center maintenance; and assisting at the front desk in the visitor center. Must have a valid drivers license. Must be comfortable working alone in remote areas. Must have a willingness to work in tough field conditions. Experience with banding, mist netting, point counts, and identifying eastern birds by sight and sound is preferred, but not necessary to apply. Salary is $7.25/hour. 40 hours per week. On-site housing is provided. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references no later than 4 Jan 2010 to JEFF MOLLENHAUER at (EM: jmollenhauer AT audubon.org) or mail to Audubon South Carolina, 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM DATA ANALYST/GIS SPECIALIST-Location: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO), Fort Collins, Colorado Anticipated start date: 1 Feb 2010. Duration: 1 year with extension likely, pending funding. Overview: Assist RMBO's International Program through leadership in data analyses, GIS, project design, and publications that will maximize the scientific value of our current and future projects. This job requires competency in modern statistical techniques and information-theoretic modeling, advanced GIS skills, knowledge of sampling design and statistical inference, excellent writing and communication abilities, leadership and self-organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. RMBO is a growing non-profit organization with 36 full time staff dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science, education and stewardship. We offer a friendly and enthusiastic work environment, a diverse and growing project base focused on key conservation needs and research questions, and opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and advancement. This position is based in Fort Collins, CO and will report directly to the International Program Director. Essential job functions: Apply appropriate statistical and information-theoretic techniques to analyze a broad range of biological data sets, and summarize results for publications, presentations, and reports. Conduct GIS analyses relating to species abundance/distribution, potential conservation areas, and other applications. Author and co-author publications for the peer-reviewed literature and other audiences. Produce maps, figures, tables and other products for reports, presentations, and publications. Maintain and manipulate large datasets in relational databases. Advise on study design of new and existing bird research and monitoring projects. Present results of RMBO research at scientific meetings and other forums (some travel required). Provide training, guidance and assistance to other RMBO staff on statistical procedures, study design, use of statistical software, etc. Write and submit funding proposals and assist with other fundraising as needed. Perform field work (including trainings and data collection; some travel required) and other tasks as needed. Desired knowledge, abilities, and skills: Demonstrated competency in the appropriate use of a broad range of statistical techniques, including general and generalized linear and mixed models, mark-recapture analyses, Distance sampling, occupancy modeling, etc. Working knowledge of models that incorporate detection probabilities into estimating abundance and occupancy of bird populations. Solid understanding of the theory and practice of information-theoretic model selection and spatial prediction of bird abundance and occupancy. Familiarity with modeling bird-habitat relationships, estimating daily survival rates for nests and animals, estimating abundance from point-counts, line transects and mist-netting, determining population estimates and trends, and summarizing vegetation, population demographics, and other parameters. Competency in use of statistical software packages including Programs R, MARK, Distance, and Arc-GIS. Competency in use of ArcMap 9.1 and extension tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge in North American birds, their ecology and conservation. A commitment to biological conservation and the mission of RMBO. A positive attitude and a willingness and ability to work independently and cooperatively with others. Ability to speak Spanish and/or other foreign languages a plus. Education and Experience: The successful applicant must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Ph. D. degree in the Natural Sciences. S/he should also have a record of peer-reviewed and other publications that demonstrates a clear understanding of ecological theory and statistics, and a command of contemporary analytical techniques. The successful applicant will also have 5+ years of experience in ornithology, conservation biology, and/or other similar fields. Additional Information: This position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, which was recently recognized as the #1 Best Place to Live in America. Compensation package includes competitive starting salary ($40,000-$50,000/yr DOE), excellent health and dental benefits, paid vacation and holidays, a positive and enthusiastic work environment, and opportunities for advancement with a growing non-profit that is a leader in its field. To apply, send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, CV, and names and contact information for at least three references by to Arvind Panjabi, International Program Director by email (EM: arvind.panjabi AT rmbo.org) or by mail: 230 Cherry St, suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521, by 8 Jan 2010. Anticipated start date is 1 Feb 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible.

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS needed to conduct singing bird surveys in aspen woodlands of the northern Nevada mountains, approx. mid-May through mid-Aug, 2010. Applicants must have experience in identifying western birds by song. Duties will include conducting early morning point counts, early afternoon vegetation measurements, and data entry. Technicians will be stationed in teams of two in the Jarbidge, Ruby, or Santa Rosa Mountains or a series of ranges west of the Santa Rosas. Work will involve long hikes over rough terrain, navigating by GPS and maps, camping in tents and trailers, and backpacking for some crews. Surveyors will be paid up to $3000/month depending on bird identification and field crew leadership experience. For more information please contact DR. SUSAN EARNST (EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov; PH: 208-426-5209).

BIOLOGIST, GS-0401-09 - The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory will advertise for a full time Biologist GS 09 term position. The incumbent performs a variety of activities in planning and implementing biological studies for a scientific research organization. Conducts routine studies and investigations to determine the impact of various activities, such as land and water development projects, on the environment. Evaluates and documents potential and existing environmental influences on biological and other resources. Uses specialized trapping, telemetry, or GPS equipment to capture, survey, or census for wildlife, including spotted owls. Collects samples (fecal material, hair, feathers, tissues, and/or blood) for lab analysis. Records life history or demographic data such as age, sex, or reproductive status. Trains and supervises others in these field study techniques. Participates in developing and implementing GIS and related technology for a natural resources activity. Participates in development and maintenance of database structures, formats and dictionaries; and, ensures compatibility of spatial and tabular resource data with approved data standards and formats. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related discipline plus either 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or 1 year work experience at the GS-07 level, or a combination of education and experience. The position will be located at the Forestry Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Fresno, CA. The application period is expected to open in mid Dec and close in Jan. Please contact TOM MUNTON (PH: 559-323-3203, EM: tmunton AT fs.fed.us) with questions, or to receive instructions on how to apply when the position officially opens.

ISLAND SCRUB-JAY INTERNSHIPS: Four internships are available for an ecological study of the endemic Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) on Santa Cruz Island, California. Current research under the direction of S. Sillett (Smithsonian), L. Angeloni & C. Ghalambor (Colorado State University), and S. Morrison (The Nature Conservancy) focuses on the jay's life history, population biology, and behavior. The job will involve finding and monitoring jay nests, assisting with jay capture and banding, quantifying jay behavior, mapping jay territories, measuring vegetation, and insect sampling. Qualifications: (1) prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine nests; (2) proficiency in netting, banding, and taking blood samples from passerines; (3) good color vision; (4) able to work alone and hike long distances in rugged and steep terrain; (5) able to live in a communal setting on an island with limited access to the mainland; (6) valid U.S. driver's license; (7) interest in avian behavioral and population ecology; (8) ability to drive a standard transmission 4x4 vehicle on steep, unimproved dirt roads a plus. Internships will last 12 weeks. Two will start in mid-Feb and end in early May; two will start in mid-Mar and end in early Jun. Stipend: $400-$450 per week, depending on experience. Housing, internet access, and utilities will be provided. Deadline: 31 Jan 2010. Application web page (URL: http://tinyurl.com/yh424dp

FIELD ASSISTANTS, particularly NEST SEARCHERS, needed for a project examining the effects of climate change on montane bird communities in Malaysia from May-Jul 2010. Room and board will be covered but research assistants will need to make their way to Malaysia. The field work will be in mega-diverse submontane forests. Applicants with tropical research experience, especially with nest searching and point counts are preferred. Please send an initial very brief inquiry and I'll let you know more about the field site and project. BERT HARRIS (EM: bert.harris AT adelaide.edu.au).

CREW LEADER (1 position) needed for a study examining chick mortality and potential factors influencing recruitment of Mountain Plovers on private lands in eastern Colorado (near the rural towns of Karval and Haswell). This is a collaborative study with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State University. The position runs from Mar 2010 through Jun/Jul 2010, possibly extending into Aug/Sep. Major duties include assistance with contacting private landowners; locating and monitoring Mountain Plover nests; capture, handling and banding adult and chicks; attaching radio transmitters to adult and chicks; monitoring bird movements using radio telemetry; determining cause of chick mortality; navigation with maps and GPS units; assist with training other individuals in the field crew; data entry and proofing; and assist with all pre- and post-logistics of field work. Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a willingness to travel and work an unusual schedule in isolated shortgrass prairie habitats are essential. Field work is conducted by foot, vehicle, and All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); experience with ATVs is desired, and valid driver's license is necessary. Applicants with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology or closely related field are preferred. Pay rate is equivalent to $2300-$2500/month, and is dependent on experience and qualifications. Housing during the field season (Apr-Jul/Aug) at the study area (near the towns of Karval and Haswell, CO) is provided, private quarters are not guaranteed. Assistance with logistics prior (Mar-Apr) and post (Jul/Sep) field season will be conducted in Fort Collins, CO; housing is NOT provided. Applications received prior to 1 Jan 2010 will be considered. Please send cover letter including a statement of interests and qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information, including email and phone number, for 3 references to MARGARET (MAGGIE) RIORDAN, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 317 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins CO 80526 (EM: Maggie.Riordan AT state.co.us ). Emailed applications will be accepted as attached PDF or Word documents. For further information about the project, please email: (EM: Maggie.Riordan AT state.co.us).

FIELD TECHNICIANS (4-6 positions) needed for a study examining chick mortality and potential factors influencing recruitment of Mountain Plovers on private lands in eastern Colorado (near the rural towns of Karval and Haswell). The position runs from Apr/May 2010 through Jun/Jul 2010, possibly extending into Aug/Sep. Major duties include interacting private landowners, locating and monitoring Mountain Plover nests, capture, handling and banding adult and chicks, attaching radio transmitters to adult and chicks, monitoring bird movements using radio telemetry, determining cause of chick mortality, navigation with maps, compass, and GPS units. Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a willingness to travel and work an unusual schedule in isolated shortgrass prairie habitats are essential. Applicants with, or pursuing, a B.S. in Wildlife Biology or closely related field are preferred. Pay rate is equivalent to $2000-$2300/month, and is dependent on experience and qualifications. Housing is included, private quarters and not guaranteed. Applications received prior to 1 Jan 2010 will be considered. Please send cover letter including a short statement of interests and qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information, including email and phone number, for 3 references to MARGARET (MAGGIE) RIORDAN, Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1474. (EM: Maggie.Riordan AT state.co.us). Emailed applications will be accepted as attached PDF or Word documents. For further information about the project, please email: (EM: Maggie.Riordan AT state.co.us).

FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed 22 Mar - Jul 2010 to assist a graduate project researching survival, movement, and habitat use of Long-billed curlew chicks. Study sites: Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston, OR. Primary duties will include locating nests, resighting, radiotelemetry, with plenty of vegetation sampling. Some data entry will be required. Housing will be at Umatilla NWR. Vehicles will be provided during work hours. Variable working hours while doing fieldwork; pre-dawn and/or some night work as well as weekend work will be required. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related field experience, a resume, and contact information for three references to: SIDRA BLAKE (EM: sidrablake AT hotmail.com). Candidate should have or be working toward a BS in wildlife sciences, biology, or a related discipline. A strong work ethic, physically fit, ability to work both independently and as part of team are essential. Preference will be given to those with radiotelemetry and vegetation sampling experience. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, able to accurately collect/record detailed field data, and be confident in their navigational abilities. Days will be long with temperatures exceeding 100F in the summer. Thus, maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor is highly desirable. Salary: $1500-1800 per month. Last Date to Apply: 10 Jan 2010. Contact: SIDRA BLAKE (EM: sidrablake AT hotmail.com) preferred. Phone (PH: 509-430-3055)

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VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2): behavioral ecology of lance-tailed manakins in Panama. Two positions are available 15 Feb to 20 Jun 2010 for an ongoing behavioral study of female mate choice in lance-tailed manakins (Chiroxiphia lanceolata) in Panama. Females of this small, lekking bird "shop" among males that display in cooperative pairs on dispersed display territories. The successful applicant will be involved in work investigating questions such as how indirect genetic benefits affect female mate choice, why dominant males tolerate subordinate cooperators, and how male experience affects display performance. Responsibilities will include resighting color-banded birds, daily maintenance of an automated telemetry system, conducting many hour-long behavioral observations at display sites, extensive radio-tracking, nest-searching through dense secondary-growth dry tropical forest, and mistnetting birds for banding and blood sampling, as well as data entry and organizational tasks. Experience in one or more of these areas is strongly preferred. Applicants should have a very strong interest in animal behavior, birds, and field biology. The field crew of four people will live and work on a remote island off of Panama's Pacific coast and share one-room housing, and can expect to have no internet access and poor cell phone reception for up to two weeks at a time: experience working in isolated field settings and/or living in close quarters is highly desirable. Conversational Spanish ability is strongly preferred for this position. Work on this field site is particularly difficult due to steep terrain, extreme heat and humidity, long hours, mentally taxing tasks, poisonous snakes, eccentric locals, and tons of ticks. Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, and emotionally grounded. Expect to work long days (6am-6pm six days a week), be woken at 4 am by howler monkeys on a regular basis, and see some amazing bird behavior. Upon successful completion of the field season, assistants will be reimbursed for round-trip airfare to Panama (max of $1000). Food, housing, and required transportation within Panama will be provided. For more information on the research, see (URL: http://www.bio.fsu.edu/faculty-duval.php). To apply, send: 1) coverletter explaining your motivation and suitability to work on this project, 2) resume, and 3) email and phone numbers of three references familiar with your field skills, personality, and motivation to: DR. EMILY DUVAL, Florida State University Department of Biological Science, (EM: ehduval AT gmail.com), and cc the application to crew leader SAMANTHA LANTZ (EM: samlantz AT gmail.com). Please use the subject line "Lance-tailed Manakin field assistant application." Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco (FJ), a conservation organization based in Quito, Ecuador is seeking a new Executive Director who would commence duties in early 2010. FJ is an 11 year old institution whose mission focuses on the conservation of Ecuador's most threatened bird species through the creation of a private reserve network. FJ owns and manages eight private reserves ranging in size from 50 to 5000 ha. Expansion of the existing reserves and of the system itself is ongoing. FJ also conducts and encourages research on its reserves, and has undertaken active ecotourism and reforestation programs. The foundation employs approximately 65 persons, most of them involved with reserve management, while the administrative staff of 10 individuals works out of Quito. The successful applicant will be fully English-Spanish bilingual and have experience managing personnel in a multi-tiered, complex organizational setting in Latin America. Preference will be given to Ecuadorian citizens, secondarily to citizens from bordering Andean countries. Preference will also be given to individuals who have demonstrated a personal commitment to conservation, and ideally have first-hand knowledge of Neotropical birds. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the principles of conservation biology and reserve design. He/she should also have fundraising experience and the ability to manage complex budgets. He/she will be expected to work extensively with various international partner organizations. An undergraduate degree is required; post-graduate degree preferred. FJ's new director will live in Quito, Ecuador; in-country travel will be frequent with some international travel as well. The applicant should expect to work with an active, multi-national board of directors on program related activities. To apply for this exciting position, submit (1) CV; (2) contact information for three work-related references; and (3) a personal statement describing why you think you are the ideal candidate for the position to: DR. ANDREW FARNSWORTH (EM: af27 AT cornell.edu) by 15 Dec 2009. The finalists will be asked to travel to Quito for a personal interview and short presentation to the FJ board in Feb 2010. The chosen applicant will be expected to start the position soon thereafter. A competitive salary will be offered, dependent on experience.

DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO - Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco (FJ), una organización de conservación establecida en Quito, Ecuador está buscando Director Ejecutivo, quien comenzará sus obligaciones a inicios del 2010. FJ es una institución con 11 años de trabajo cuya misión es la conservación de las especies de aves ecuatorianas más amenazadas a través de la creación de un sistema de reservas privadas. FJ es propietaria y administra ocho reservas privadas cuyo tamaño está entre las 50 a 5000 ha. La expansión de las reservas existentes y la planificación de nuevas reservas aún está siendo desarrollada. FJ también realiza y fomenta la investigación científica en sus reservas y ha implementado un programa de reforestación y ecoturismo muy activos. La fundación emplea aproximadamente 65 personas, la mayoría relacionados al manejo de las reservas mientras que el personal administrativo está compuesto por 10 personas que trabajan en la oficina de Quito. Los postulantes deben ser completamente bilingües Ingles-Español y deben tener experiencia en manejar personal en organizaciones complejas y con relaciones de trabajo múltiples en Latinoamérica. Se dará preferencia a los ciudadanos ecuatorianos y en segundo lugar a los ciudadanos de los países andinos circundantes. Se dará preferencia a individuos que han demostrado un compromiso personal con la conservación y que, idealmente, tengan un fuerte conocimiento de las aves Neotropicales. El postulante ideal debe tener un sólido conocimiento de los principios de la Biología de la Conservación y del diseño de áreas protegidas. El/Ella debe tener experiencia en el levantamiento de fondos y la habilidad de administrar presupuestos complejos. El/Ella trabajará extensamente con varias organizaciones internacionales asociadas. Se requiere un título universitario en áreas acordes con la misión de la fundación; un posgrado universitario será preferible. El/La nuevo/a director/a vivirá en Quito, Ecuador. Viajes dentro del país serán constantes con ciertos viajes internacionales. El/La Director Ejecutivo trabajara en conjunto con un directorio multinacional muy activo en las actividades relacionadas a los programas de la fundación. Para aplicar a esta posición ejecutiva, envíe (1) CV; (2) información de contacto de tres referencias de trabajo anteriores; y (3) un escrito describiendo las razones por las que el postulante piensa que es el candidato ideal para esta posición al: Dr. Andrew Farnsworth (EM: af27 AT cornell.edu) hasta el 15 de Diciembre del 2009. A las personas escogidas como finalistas se les pedirá viajar a Quito para una entrevista y presentación personal con el directorio de la FJ en Febrero 2010. La persona seleccionada comenzará sus funciones inmediatamente. Se ofrece un salario competitivo dependiendo de la experiencia y capacidades.

OPPORTUNITY FOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS-The Willamette National Forest's Neotropical Migratory Bird Program will host an International Exchange Visitor - Wildlife Biologist from Feb through Nov of 2010. As during the past twelve years, the program will link our Forest's program with a work experience through the Institute for Bird Populations in Pt. Reyes, California. From Feb through Apr, the visiting biologist will work on district projects as well as natural resource education programs, then in May through early Aug, they will participate in the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship program and be part of a two-person team operating mist-netting stations on the Willamette National Forest in Oregon. Once that work is completed, the visiting biologist will again work on district wildlife projects and natural resource education activities for schools and other community organizations. Requirements: A good comprehension of English, knowledge and some experience with birds, experience with and a strong interest in natural resource education, public speaking, a driver's license in your home country, and the ability to work outdoors are required. A scholarship for full or partial funding may be available that can cover roundtrip airfare, housing, a per diem allowance to cover food expenses, and emergency medical insurance. Application deadline is 15 Dec 2009. The complete application information can be found at (URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/admin/volunteer/migratorybird/index.html) For further questions, contact RUBY SEITZ, McKenzie River Ranger District (PH: 541-822-7256, EM: ruseitz AT fs.fed.us).

OPORTUNIDAD DE CAPACITACIÓN PARA BIÓLOGOS El Programa de Aves Migratorias Neotropicales del Bosque Nacional Willamette en Oregon - EEUU, servirá de anfitrión para un biólogo desde febrero a noviembre de 2010. Al igual que durante los últimos 12 años, el programa de pasantías del Bosque Nacional Willamette estará enlazado con un curso de capacitación y pasantía en el Programa de Monitoreo de Productividad y Supervivencia de Aves (MAPS), a través del Institute for Bird Populations. Entre febrero y abril, el biologo visitante participará en diversos proyectos en el districto y trabajará diseñando su propio programa de educación ambiental. Entre mayo y principios de agosto, la persona seleccionada formará parte de un equipo de dos personas que operarán estaciones de redes de neblina en el Bosque Nacional Willamette utilizando el protocolo MAPS. A partir de agosto, el biólogo visitante formará nuevamente parte de varios projectos con vida silvestre en diferentes zonas, y pondrá en práctica el proyecto de educación ambiental con escuelas y otras organizaciones comunales. Se requiere una buena comprensión del inglés conocimiento y alguna experiencia con aves. Además, se requiere que los postulantes tengan cierta experiencia con aves, una licencia de conducir en su pais de origin, y mucho interés en desarrollar actividades de educación ambiental con niños, adolecentes y adultos. Habilidad en presentaciones orales y organizar actividades al aire libre son consideradas. El programa podrá cubrir gastos de viaje ida y vuelta, hospedaje, un estipendio diario para comida y seguro médico de emergencia. La fecha límite de aplicación es el 15 de diciembre del 2009. Información detallada está disponible en (URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/admin/volunteer/migratorybird/index.html) Para mayor información contactar a: RUBY SEITZ, McKenzie River Ranger District,(PH: 541-822-7256, EM: ruseitz AT fs.fed.us).

HAWK COUNTER: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is seeking a hawk counter for the spring 2010 season. Position lasts 15 Mar-7 Jun 2010. Applicants should be adept at identifying eastern birds of prey at a distance. Early season conditions may include heavy snow cover and cold temperatures, so applicants should be prepared to deal with these conditions. There are some visitors later in the spring, so good communication skills and a sense of humor is important. This is a prime site for many northern species of owls, winter finches, eastern warblers, and Rough-legged Hawks. Fellow staff will also be conducting a waterbird count and owl banding on site. Shared housing is provided, including full kitchen, laundry, and internet. Duties include daily data entry, web updates, and writing a seasonal report. Pay is $900-1000/month based on experience, plus free housing. Please send cover letter, resume and references to NOVA MACKENTLEY (EM: wpbostaff AT gmail.com). Position is open until filled. Check out our hawk blog for more info (URL: http://www.wpbohawks.blogspot.com).

EDUCATOR/INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory is seeking an experienced Educator/Interpretive Naturalist for the period of 7 Apr- 31 Oct 2010. Duties include leading bird walks, conducting evening owl programs, educating visitors at the nature center, developing interpretive materials and implementing school programs. Expect to spend about 80% of the time outdoors, 20% at a desk. The education program has only been active for one year here, so we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing new programs and interacting with visitors. This is a great opportunity for a creative and self-motivated individual, because so many visitors come to Whitefish Point. Qualifications: 2-4 seasons experience as a field educator, well-developed communication and social skills, love of nature/birds and extreme ability to self-motivate. This position will work best for an individual who is most comfortable teaching outside of a classroom setting and enjoys educating in all weather conditions. A desire to initiate conversations with visitors and bring them to the Bird Observatory is very important. Fellow staff will be conducting a hawk count, a waterbird count, and owl banding on site. Shared housing is provided, including full kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet. Perks include owl handling experience and living/birding along the Lake Superior shoreline at a prime migratory site. Salary is $1,000 a month, plus free housing. Please send cover letter, resume and references to NOVA MACKENTLEY (EM: wpbostaff AT gmail.com). Position is open until filled.

WATERBIRD COUNTER: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is seeking a Waterbird Counter for the spring 2010 season. The position lasts 15 Apr-7 Jun 2010. Applicants should be adept at identifying waterbirds at a distance and be prepared to deal with strong winds, rain, and possibly snow. Applicants must have their own binoculars to use, and preferably their own scope as well. The waterbird observation area also allows for viewing many of the songbirds and hawks that migrate through Whitefish Point. This is a prime migration site for many northern species of owls, hawks, winter finches, and eastern warblers. Fellow staff will also be conducting a hawk count and owl banding on site. Shared housing is provided, including full kitchen, laundry, and internet. Duties include daily count, data entry, blog updates, and writing a seasonal report. Pay is $900-1000/month based on experience, plus free housing. Please send cover letter, resume and references to NOVA MACKENTLEY (EM: wpbostaff AT gmail.com). Position is open until filled. Check out our waterbird blog for more info (URL: http://www.wpbowaterbirds.blogspot.com).

The Nature Conservancy seeks up to 8 SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS from 1 Mar to 25 Jun 2010 to conduct monitoring of the endangered Black-capped Vireo. Workers will receive several weeks training in mist-netting, banding, nest finding, and navigation with GPS and map. If you want to learn these skills, this job is for you. The work takes place at Fort Hood, a military installation adjacent to the city of Killeen, Texas. The primary tasks will be to locate color-banded vireos, find nests, monitor nests, map territories, conduct distance sampling surveys, and band both adults and nestlings. Crew members will be expected to keep extensive records and follow detailed protocols. Pay is $13.00/hour and workers must provide their own housing and transportation to work. We will help you begin your search for housing and connect you with potential room mates. Applicants should be in good physical condition, have good hearing, and be able to see the full spectrum of colors. Work lasts 35-55 hours/week and you will get overtime pay for hours beyond 40/week. Work starts before sunrise, and involves much walking in a hot, sunny environment with chiggers, fire ants, cacti, snakes, and poison ivy along with a colorful variety of birds and wildflowers. Four days of weekend work during the season is expected. Applicants must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, a valid driver's license, and a good driving record. To apply, complete an online application. Make sure to fill in all fields of this application (even if the information is also included in your resume) and upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document. This document must include e-mails and phone numbers for 3 references. Visit (URL: http://www.nature.org/careers). Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "Careers". Next click the box labeled "how to apply" then "view positions". Finally, click on "Advanced Search". On the resulting screen, fill in the number 11484 in the "Job Opening ID" and set the "Find Jobs Posted Within" field to "Anytime". The application deadline is 8 Jan 2010, but you can improve your chances by applying early. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have questions, contact KRISTIN COMOLLI (EM: kcomolli AT tnc.org).

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (6) and CREW LEADERS (2-3) needed to conduct area searches and habitat assessments for Great Basin Bird Observatory on the Lower Colorado River, Apr through mid-Jun, 2010. Are you interested in adventure, great birds, and exploring the desert? Are you willing to face temperatures up to 115 degrees, dense riparian vegetation, and rattlesnakes? If you are answering yes, this may be your ticket to a long and early summer. Applicants must be available from 1-15 Apr for training and 15 Apr - 15 Jun for surveys (with options to begin in mid-Mar and work through the end of Jun). Duties will include area searches, territory mapping, habitat assessments, and data entry in excel and ArcGIS. Applicants must have experience in passerine identification by sight and sound (preferably with southwestern birds), the ability to hike in hot and strenuous conditions, and be able to work well with a field partner in remote locations. Surveyors will be stationed in pairs and housing (some combination of camping, motels, and houses) will be provided. Couples with experience are encouraged to apply. Surveyors will be paid $1800-$2200/month depending on experience. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to AMY LEIST (EM: leistATgbbo.org).

RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Senior Monitoring Coordinator, HawkWatch International, Salt Lake City, Utah. HawkWatch International (HWI) is a private, nonprofit corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah dedicated to the conservation of raptors and their ecosystems. HWI coordinates one of the world's most extensive networks of long-term, standardized raptor migration-monitoring projects. The primary responsibility of this position will be overseeing these operations, with direct oversight of 11 projects that include season-long counts, trapping and banding operations, and related studies. Duties will include recruiting, training, and supervising field personnel; acquiring and maintaining project equipment; ensuring effective logistical coordination and the smooth operation of all projects; maintaining field operations manuals and data forms; managing band inventories and BBL reporting; coordinating production of annual technical reports; and assisting with production of relevant scientific presentations, manuscripts, and popular/newsletter articles. All duties will be performed under supervision of the Science Director, with assistance from staff regional coordinators and project directors. This position will also involve participation in other monitoring (e.g., nest surveys) and applied conservation research projects (in collaboration with the Conservation Director) investigating the potential impacts of habitat change, energy development, etc. Required qualifications include a M.S. in ornithology, wildlife biology/ecology or related field; a minimum three (3) years of intensive field-research experience, including at least two (2) years of successful experience supervising field-research personnel and managing field-project logistics; excellent raptor-identification skills and experience with raptor trapping and banding; good general computer skills and solid familiarity with data processing and management using MS Excel and Access databases; excellent physical condition; willingness to travel extensively; and a personal vehicle suited to backcountry travel and a willingness to use personal vehicle for fieldwork given appropriate reimbursement. For a full position description and application procedures, please visit (URL: http://www.hawkwatch.org). Application screening begins 1 Dec 2009 and the position is open until filled. Preferred start date is Mar/Apr 2010.

SPOTTED OWL SURVEY INTERNS needed 12 Apr - 12 Jul 2010 to survey Spotted Owls in the spectacular northwest forests of North Cascades National Park, WA. Prior fieldwork experience, particularly with owls or raptors, is preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent physical condition with a willingness to backpack to remote sites, work at night, and conduct surveys in cold, wet weather. Other requirements include a sense of humor, a love of adventure, a desire to learn more about owls and natural history, and an appreciation of the dramatic landscape of the North Cascades. Shared park service housing provided, along with training and a per diem of $36 for food and general living expenses (amounts to $900 per month). Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to: RON TAYLOR, The Institute for Bird Populations, (EM: rtaylor AT birdpop DOT org). For more information see (URL: http://www.birdpop.org/interns/NWO_10.htm).

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERN-The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a non-profit hospital for wildlife, with the mission of teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. Since its founding in 1982, the Wildlife Center has treated more than 53,000 patients representing more than 200 species. An average of 2,500 patients are treated per year, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. The Wildlife Center is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country and trains students from around the world in wildlife medicine and rehabilitation. The Wildlife Center is offering a new six-month wildlife rehabilitation internship beginning 1 Feb 2010 and running through 31 Jul. This intern will gain intensive, hands-on experience and training in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, focusing on animal nutrition, husbandry, feeding techniques, capture and restraint methods, and release criteria; the intern will also receive wildlife hotline training (responding to inquiries about wildlife from the general public). The intern will gain and expand leadership qualities by training and mentoring new volunteers and preceptorship students. The intern will be trained and directly supervised by two staff wildlife rehabilitators as well as the rehabilitation supervisor. As part of the rehabilitation team: Provide excellent rehabilitative care to all animals at the facility: 1. Daily cleaning and feeding of all animals housed at the facility; 2. Assist with evaluating patients for release. Monitor patient's health, attitude, appetite, etc., and maintain written records of each animal's progress. Report evaluations to veterinarians and participate in daily clinical rounds with veterinary staff to discuss medical cases; 3. Exercise all flighted patients daily and record progress in patient record; 4. Assist with restraint, examination, diagnostic procedures and treatment of animals, as needed; 5. Admit patients and complete associated paperwork. May also examine and initiate first aid to patients or new arrivals in the absence of the veterinarian or technician, within constraints of training and experience; 6. Must be able to handle emotional aspects of euthanasia; may need to euthanize animals under supervision of veterinarians; 7. Maintain high standards of cleanliness in hospital, kitchen and animal housing areas. Participate in Training: 1. With other staff, train and mentor animal care volunteers and eight-week preceptor (intern) students; 2. Assist with teaching rehabilitation/caretaking protocols to veterinary and veterinary technician students; 3. Assist in creation of a collection of photographs of mammals and birds for classes, workshops and educational/promotional materials. Other Duties: 1. Daily and seasonal maintenance of cages, grounds, perches, etc. Recognize and correct any maintenance or safety hazards when possible. Report other problems to veterinary staff or office manager. 2. Research a topic related to wildlife rehabilitation and present information to staff through a written paper upon completion of internship. Paper may be submitted for publication in a wildlife rehabilitation journal. 3. Maintain inventory of animal food and cleaning supplies. 4. Take carcasses to the incinerator, as needed. 5. Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects, as requested. Requirements ** At least two years of college or prior work experience. ** Must have pre-exposure rabies vaccination. ** Must have a valid driver's license. ** Intern will be scheduled to work five days a week with two consecutive days off during the week. Weekend work is required. A typical day consists of working at least 10 hours [9 am to 7 pm]. ** Demonstrated ability to handle diverse, competing tasks independently, efficiently, and accurately; flexibility is a must. ** Must be even-tempered and diplomatic. ** Demonstrated reliability and dependability; willingness to work on weekends and holidays. ** Ability to organize, set goals, and meet deadlines; attention to detail. ** Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. ** Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ** Professional appearance and demeanor; ability to interact and communicate with the public, law enforcement, veterinarians and others. ** Ability to lift/carry equipment and animals up to 50 pounds. ** Previous wildlife experience preferred, but not required. Compensation **This is an unpaid internship; however, intern will receive a $400/month stipend for food and other living expenses. **Housing is provided at Wildlife Center's student house in Waynesboro, VA. Rooms are shared and intern is expected to take part in cleaning the house with other occupants. **Wildlife Center will provide vehicles for work-related trips. TO APPLY: Please mail or email cover letter, résumé, and two letters of recommendation to: Rehabilitation Supervisor, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Post Office Box 1557, Waynesboro, VA 22980 (EM: outreach AT wildlifecenter.org). Application deadline is 15 Dec 2009.

SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (Sage Sparrow)--Job Description: The Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) is seeking three (3) seasonal avian field biologists to work on the San Clemente Sage Sparrow Program on San Clemente Island (SCI), California. The San Clemente Sage Sparrow is a federally threatened, endemic subspecies. SCI is the southernmost of the California Channel Islands and is located 68 miles off the coast of San Diego. Starting dates range from mid-Jan to mid-Feb and will be discussed during the interview process. These positions run through mid Jul 2010 with the possibility that one or more positions will be extended through the fall. Duties include: Nest searching and monitoring. Mistnetting and color-banding juvenile and adult sage sparrows. Territory spot-mapping, field identification and re-sighting of color-banded birds. Monitoring transmittered individuals using radio telemetry. Data management in ArcView GIS, Access and Excel. Qualifications: We are seeking highly-motivated biologists with a strong research background and a commitment to conservation and applied ecology. The successful candidate will have earned a B.S. in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or a related field and have knowledge of, and experience with, avian biology. Preferred qualifications include: experience conducting nest searching and monitoring, behavioral observations, color band identification, listed species monitoring, passerine banding experience, mistnetting, attaching transmitters to passerines, and experience using radio telemetry equipment. A valid driver's license is required and experience operating full-sized 4-wheel drive trucks over rocky and muddy roads is preferred. Employment is conditional upon insurability with IWS, so a clean driving record is essential. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition and be comfortable hiking in steep, rocky, cactus-covered terrain and in temperatures as high as 100°F. Applicants should enjoy living as part of a small research community and interacting with fellow IWS biologists, biologists working on other ongoing projects on SCI, and working with military personnel and members of other organizations who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities. Work schedule will generally be 10 days on and 4 days off. Because this work is conducted on a military installation, applicants must be a citizen of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Additional information regarding IWS research on SCI is available at (URL: http://www.iws.org). Compensation: Approximately $2000/month (based on an hourly rate). We also provide both housing and food while on island and transportation to and from SCI via twin-engine propeller planes flying out of the Coronado Naval Base in San Diego. Off-island accommodations are not provided. Application Procedure: To apply send a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information (including telephone number, email and work address) of at least 3 professional references as one document to TEEGAN DOCHERTY (EM: docherty AT iws.org) (preferred), 2515 Camino del Rio South, Suite 334, San Diego, CA, 92108. Please indicate "Sage Sparrow field assistant application" in the subject heading. Applicants are encouraged to state the number of passerines (adults and nestlings) they have banded and emphasize their relevant qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received and we therefore encourage interested parties to apply promptly. The closing date for this position is 4 Dec 2009.

M.S. ASSISTANTSHIP IN AVIAN ECOLOGY-Agency: Illinois Natural History Survey / Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Location: Central Illinois. Job Description: We anticipate funding for a M.S. graduate research assistantship starting in Jan 2010 (or possibly May). The student will be part of a research program investigating habitat selection of grassland birds on newly created grasslands established by a USDA conservation program. The research will be conducted in Illinois and the primary objective is understanding cues (primarily social cues) used by grassland birds when selecting new breeding habitat. There is the potential to expand the scope of the project based on the student's interests and there are significant resources available including automated radio telemetry systems to track individuals and acoustic monitoring tools to remotely monitor a site. Qualifications: We seek a highly motivated applicant with a strong work ethic, experience in the field, good communication skills, and preferably a background in wildlife or avian ecology. Application should possess a B.S. in Ecology, Biology, or related fields and have a valid driver's license. Salary: ~20k/year + tuition. Late Date to Apply: 4 Dec 2009. Contact: DR. MICHAEL WARD (EM: mpward AT illinois.edu)

NEOTROPICAL AVIAN CLINIC MANAGER--Title: Neotropical avian caretaker/rehabilitation specialist (Avian Clinic Manager). Close Date: Until filled. Employer: Casa Avian Support Alliance, LLC NGO 501 (c) 3. Location: Belize, Central America. Compensation: Room, board, and a variable stipend based on number of volunteers on staff, periodic use of vehicle, internet access. Contact: JODI BENTÉ, Executive Director CASA Avian Support Alliance, NGO, 3 Kotsaris, Court Petaluma, CA 94952 (EM: Jodi AT casaavian.org). Description: The CASA avian clinic manager will live at the Casa del Caballo Blanco Eco-Lodge in San Ignacio, Belize, Central America. The position will include direct involvement and managing volunteers caring for and conducting medical rehabilitation for Neo-tropical birds from over much of Belize. Daily duties will include intake, feeding, cleaning, food preparation, general care, of avian patients (generally 2 to 20 birds), and working closely with veterinarians who will conduct major medical procedures. Additional duties will often include collecting food (fruits, insects, etc.) from a 20-acre protected reforestation area on site, completion of patient records, logging dietary intake, producing an avian cookbook and care manual. NGO activities will include participating in public outreach and assisting with the identification and solicitation of grants and contributions. Term of Appointment: Start 1 Jan - 15 Mar 2010; End: Minimum 1 year. Desirable: able to live in an English speaking, Neotropical Latin American Country - ability and willingness to manage high humidity, significant rainfall, varied and numerous insects on the urban edge of a moderately sized town. Attention to detail and avian rehabilitation experience, e.g. IWRC certification will be viewed as a major plus. Opportunities: the site includes an 18-acre reforestation area with opportunities for research. The country is exceptionally gifted with wildlife and intact forest on and within 2-miles of the site. Research opportunities are great within various habitats in the Country and a significant role will be played by the Avian Clinic Manager, with recognition of the role and position covering much of the central portion of the country. Accommodations: room at the eco-lodge with freedom of the grounds, community areas, kitchen (health certificate will be required), clinic, aviaries, etc. Duration: 1 to 2 year commitment minimum. Application process: send letters of inquiry and resume to JODI BENTÉ (see email above).

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Animal Behavior, Northern Kentucky University. The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning in Aug, 2010. We seek an animal behaviorist with a strong interest in evolutionary biology. The position requires a Ph.D. in Biology/Zoology, Primary teaching responsibilities will include animal behavior, evolution (majors and non-majors), and upper division courses in area of expertise. Post-doctoral and teaching experiences are desirable. The applicant must have an interest in developing evolution education/outreach programs for the public (K-12 and adult learners). The successful candidate is expected to engage undergraduate students in active research, with preference given to candidates having both field- and lab-based interests. More detailed descriptions of the position plus departmental information can be found at (URL: http://biology.nku.edu/). Send letter of application; brief statement of professional goals; statements of teaching/research philosophy; curriculum vitae; all transcripts; and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Animal Behaviorist Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099. The application review process will begin 2 Nov 2009. NKU is a comprehensive regional university of 15,000 students primarily concerned with the advancement of undergraduates. The university is located only 10 min. from downtown Cincinnati, OH, and is in close proximity to a variety of natural areas from wetlands, lakes, streams, and the Ohio River, to deciduous hardwood forests. Opportunities also exist for research and teaching in tropical Latin America. NKU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks applications from minorities.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP: MS or PhD. A fully funded RA position is available to conduct research related to the problem of bird strikes in aviation. There are two main aspects of this work: (1) the testing of radar systems designed to provide real-time warnings about avian hazards in airport environments, and (2) research into enhancing the avoidance of aircraft by birds. The ideal candidate would have an established interest in avian anti-predator behavior or related behavioral phenomena, good skills at bird identification in the field, and a working knowledge of aviation. Skills in maintaining and piloting small and large radio-controlled aircraft would also be an asset. Applicants seeking MS or PhD degrees will be considered. The position starts as early as Jan 2010, but can also start Fall 2010 or the preceding summer. Prospective candidates should email a letter of interest and a complete CV to Steven L. Lima, Department of Biology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809 (EM: slima AT indstate.edu).

CONSULTING BIOLOGIST - Los Angeles, CA. ICF International has joined forces with Jones & Stokes, one of the premier multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms in the western United States. For nearly 40 years, Jones & Stokes has supported a broad mix of federal, state, and local government and private-sector clients on infrastructure improvement projects, restoration and planning projects, and compliance with mandated government programs. ICF Jones & Stokes provides an array of integrated services in environmental planning and natural resource management, especially in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors. ICF Jones & Stokes' Web site is (URL: http://www.jonesandstokes.com). Responsibilities: Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful biologist to join our team in Los Angeles, California. Primary duties will include project management related to planning, implementing, and personally conducting biological habitat evaluations and surveys for special-status plants and/or animals, and preparation of environmental documents (primarily, technical reports for Los Angeles Department of Public Works) for new infrastructure and maintenance projects in the County. Experienced wetland delineation skills are valued. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field and at least 8 years of consulting experience in Southern California with at least several years of that experience in Los Angeles County. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in your work; strong writing, data management, and critical thinking skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently; and solid field skills including the ability to navigate using maps and GPS. This position is located in our Los Angeles, California office. ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. ICF International is an equal opportunity employer. Requirements: Level of Job: Mid-Level (5-7 Years). Site: Corporate. Area(s) of Interest: Biology. Type of Job: Full-Time Employee. Work Location(s): California - Los Angeles. To apply, please go to https://jobs.icfi.com/viewjob.html?erjob=33090&eresc=OSNA

GAANN PHD FELLOWSHIPS in Ecology, Evolution and Genomics in Changing Environments, Kansas State University, Manhattan. The Division of Biology at Kansas State University has been awarded new funding from the US Department of Education GAANN program to support up to seven Graduate Fellows for PhD research in the areas of Ecology, Evolution and Genomics (EEG). The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program provides fellowships to assist graduate students with excellent academic records who can demonstrate financial need. EEG GAANN Fellowships include tuition and a stipend of up to $30,000 per year (based on financial need). The Ecology, Evolution and Genomics GAANN draws on the strengths of our Ecological Genomics Institute (URL: http://ecogen.ksu.edu), expertise in Grassland Ecology, and Konza Prairie Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program (URL: http://kpbs.konza.ksu.edu). Areas of study open to Graduate Fellows include: -Molecular and Physiological Basis of Organismal Adaptation, -Genetic Architecture of Speciation, -Population Structure of Grassland Species, -Conservation Genetics, -Ecological Genomics, -Metagenomics, -Community Ecology, -Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology.. GAANN awards are made to programs and institutions to sustain and enhance the capacity for teaching and research in areas of national need. The interdisciplinary GAANN program in Biology at Kansas State University will address the critical need to train biologists to be effective teachers and skilled researchers in diverse professional and cultural contexts. One outcome of the GAANN program will be to train graduate students who are capable of addressing important conceptual and practical issues in interdisciplinary research in the biological sciences. The application deadline for admission in Fall 2010 is 15 Dec 2009. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories. Individuals from groups under represented in science are particularly encouraged to apply! For application instructions and additional information, visit: (URL: http://www.k-state.edu/eeg).

AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS (8) needed approximately end of Apr - middle of Jul (2010) to study forest songbirds in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of east Tennessee. Assistants will conduct spot-mapping censuses and point counts of all breeding birds (which consists of 60+ species), search for and monitor Cerulean Warbler nests, assist in target banding, map territories, measure vegetation characteristics, enter data, and perform other field activities. An ability to identify most eastern forest songbirds by sight and sound is required, and while previous nest searching experience is not required, strong applicants will have a passion for spending long periods of time observing and following birds. Applicants must: be physically fit and capable of working in a rugged mountainous setting, work well in teams, and (most importantly) love to observe birds and search for their nests! Pay is $1300- 2000 per month, depending on experience; housing with 3-4 other technicians will be provided. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related field experience, a resume, your earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to: THAN BOVES at the University of Tennessee (EM: tboves AT utk.edu).

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BIRD MONITORING IN COSTA RICA -- We have openings for Volunteer Bird Banding Interns at a bird monitoring station in the coastal Caribbean town of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Positions are available throughout the year with the minimum length of stay around 2 months. Participants are expected to have experience in identifying birds, and they usually have removed from mist nets and processed at least 200 landbirds. Applicants capable of filling the Primary Bander/Bander-in-Charge duties and/or Latin American Volunteers may be eligible for partial travel or other reimbursements. All volunteers receive their room and board while they are staying at the well-appointed station of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Estacion Biologica, in Tortuguero (URL: http://cccturtle.org/ccccostarica.php?page=research). We and our collaborators in Costa Rica have been operating five monitoring stations near the village for over a decade. We operate mist nets for resident and migrant species and conduct migration censuses of the millions of diurnal migrants moving along the coast. For more information see (URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/wildlife/birdmon/landbird/tortuguero/). Positions will be open until filled. Please send (emailed text documents preferred) a resume and a cover letter that includes your bird banding experience, ability with Spanish/English, dates available, three references and any questions to PABLO ELIZONDO (EM: jpelizondo AT zeledonia.org), AND (i.e., cc: email) DR. C. JOHN RALP (EM: cjr2 AT humboldt.edu, PH: 707 825-2992, FX: 707 825-2901), U.S. Forest Service, Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521.

RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS needed this Jan for banding efforts of Maui Parrotbill, endangered forest honeycreepers, in Hanawi Natural Area Reserve on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. These birds are rare (502+116) and listed as critically endangered by the USFWS. Primary field duties would include aiding staff with mist-netting and banding of Maui Parrotbill, 'Alauahio and other forest birds. Field duties are extremely physically challenging, working at 5,000-7,000 ft elevation, in extremely wet (annual rainfall up to 400 inches), cold, muddy and steep rainforest conditions. Desirable Qualifications: (1) Mist-netting and banding experience with passerines, primarily set-up and handling of mist nets and extracting birds and (2) hiking in steep backcountry terrain. Provided Benefits: (1) An introduction to Hawaiian forest bird conservation by trained biologists with the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project; (2) Getting to work with one of the most endangered birds in the United States in an amazing pristine rainforest setting; (3) Helicopter transport in and out of the field for both banding excursions; (4) Housing at our intern and volunteer cottage during time out of the field; (5) Transport to and from the airport and into town for shopping and re-supplying for field trips; (6) All field gear required for both banding trips. Work schedule will include training on 7 & 8 Jan and 2 field trips, 11-18 Jan and 25 Jan - 1 Feb with a break in between for your own free time to explore Maui. Volunteers will provide their own food during their stay as well as transport to and from Kahului, Maui. The Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project is asking for a $500 donation to help off-set the costs of helicopter transport and field supplies. (Donation may be subject to waiver depending upon experience). To apply please send a cover letter outlining your ornithological experience and expertise with special attention to mist netting experience to HANNA MOUNCE (EM: mounce AT hawaii.edu)

NATURALIST INTERN-Job Description:** Teach students from pre-school through high school in an outdoor setting with a focus on natural history (primary responsibility).**Assist with animal care at the center and perform farm chores.**Learn and effectively teach basic ecological concepts.**Plan and conduct programs for the general public.**Learn to answer visitor's natural history questions.**Complete independent approved projects at the nature center and/or farm.**Attend training and field trips with a focus on natural history.**Develop or modify Aullwood curriculum for classes.**Assist with special events and off-site exhibits/booths.**Assist with hay making at the farm (summer/early fall).**Serve in other capacities as needed to assist with Aullwood operations. Requirements:**Have completed sophomore year of college majoring in natural sciences, biology, environmental education, natural history, elementary education or a related field.**Be eager to learn and share knowledge.**Have exceptional interpersonal and academic skills.**Be comfortable working with the public.**Be self-motivated, able to follow directions and work independently.**Be able to lift at least 50 pounds.**Be able to work with different types of large and small animals. Skills and Knowledge Gained: **Experience teaching and public speaking to groups of all ages.**Opportunity to make connections with environmental professionals.**Ohio natural history.**Opportunity to attend Aullwood programs and day trips, and off-site conferences/workshops.**Writing and research.**Computer skills.**Independent planning and execution of specific tasks.**Animal husbandry of different domestic animals and their uses. Pay: $7.30/hour and typically work 27-35 hours per week. Housing is provided. Times of employment: (Two or more sessions can be combined for a longer internship), Winter/Spring: 4 Jan - 21 May 2010 (20 weeks). To request an application contact: NICOLE CONRAD - Intern Coordinator, Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414 (EM: nconrad AT audubon.org, PH: 937-890-7360). Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, a Center of the National Audubon Society for environmental education and organic agriculture, provides activities that increase understanding and preservation of the planet by children and adults through education, research and recreation. Aullwood is located ten miles north of Dayton, Ohio. Our 200-acre sanctuary includes six miles of walking trails winding through prairie, woods, ponds, farmland and meadows and provide outstanding learning opportunities in a diverse and beautiful setting.

M.S. OR PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP - Grassland Bird Ecology. The Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska are funding a M.S. or Ph.D. graduate research assistantship starting in Jan 2010 examining the influence of management practices across spatial scales on the distribution and abundance of grassland birds in Nebraska. The primary objective of this project is to develop predictive models that will assist in adaptive management actions for game and non-game birds alike. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research project within these guidelines on topics identified as priorities by natural resource mangers within the state of Nebraska. Field work and data collection for the project will involve surveying birds and vegetation throughout much of Nebraska requiring considerable time spent in the field (4+ months/year), with transportation to the field site and housing provided. Successful completion of the project will include the development of an interactive GIS based model of avian distribution and abundance in relation to land management practices in Nebraska. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, a passion for field work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in collaboration. Applicants must have experience conducting aural surveys for birds and be comfortable working outside in adverse weather conditions and remote locations. Familiarity with GIS, vegetation sampling, radio telemetry, nest searching, and mist-netting techniques is a plus. Applicants should possess a B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Zoology, Botany, or a related field and have a valid driver's license. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, 3 letters of reference, GRE scores, transcripts, and an updated CV as an electronic PDF or Word document to (EM: jfontaine2 AT unl.edu). Review of applications will begin 13 Nov and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. For more information visit (URL: http://fontaine.joseph.googlepages.com).

M.S. OR PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP - Climate and Waterbird Ecology. The Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska are funding two M.S. or Ph.D. graduate research assistantship starting in Jan 2010 examining the influence of climate change on the ecology of waterbirds in the prairie potholes of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The primary objective of this project is to develop predictive models that will assist in the development of adaptive management actions that ameliorate the impacts of climate change on North American waterbirds. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research project within these guidelines on topics identified as priorities by natural resource mangers within the prairie pothole region. Field work and data collection for the project will involve surveying birds and vegetation throughout much of the pothole region requiring considerable time spent in the field (4+ months/year), with transportation to the field site provided. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, a passion for field work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in collaboration. Applicants must have experience conducting avian surveys, handling birds, and be comfortable working outside in adverse weather conditions and remote locations. Familiarity with GIS, vegetation sampling, radio telemetry, nest searching, and banding techniques is a plus. Applicants should possess a B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Zoology, Botany, or a related field and have a valid driver's license. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, 3 letters of reference, GRE scores, transcripts, and an updated CV as an electronic PDF or Word document to (EM: jfontaine2 AT unl.edu). Review of applications will begin 13 Nov and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. For more information visit (URL: http://fontaine.joseph.googlepages.com).

HUMMINGBIRD BEHAVIOR FIELD INTERN (2 positions available) - The Little Hermit is a lek mating hummingbird of Venezuela and Trinidad known for the peculiar patterns of vocal variation among different regions, between different leks, and even within a lek. Little is known about how and why this spatial pattern of vocal dialects occurs in this species. The project's main goal is to test hypotheses about the adaptive significance of geographic variation in vocalizations of the Little Hermit hummingbird. Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive 4 month field season of this long-term study. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) nest-searching, behavioral observations, color band reading, netting, radio-tracking, and playback experiments. Days will be long and the work will be physically and mentally demanding, but for those seeking to gain experience in field research you won't be disappointed. The work week will typically be 6 days long in the buggy, snakey, and humid forests of Trinidad; this work will leave you exhausted at the end of the day! Assistants will be involved in all aspects of the project, including discussions of the conceptual framework of the project. The upcoming field season will be geared primarily towards 1) obtaining paternity data of lekking males through intensive nest searching, 2) conducting playback experiments to better understand the information content of the songs of males on the lek, and 3) watching interactions between lekking males to better understand the significance of male song clusters. Location: Brasso Seco village, Northern Range, Trinidad. Dates: Early Jan - early May, 2010. College graduates and undergraduates who can take a leave of absence for the spring semester are particularly encouraged to apply. Students are encouraged to apply for academic credit for their work at their home institution. SALARY: Free housing and food (Unfortunately, you will have to pay your own airfare to Trinidad). DEADLINE: Until positions are filled. QUALIFICATIONS: Those with previous field experience (especially those who have mist netting experience) and a strong interest in bird behavior are highly preferred. Other important qualifications include 1) willingness to work very long hours in tropical conditions (that means buggy, sweaty, and very wet), 2) commitment to paying attention to detail (e.g. writing legibly) for the entire 4 months of work, 3) ability to get along well with others in a very cramped environment (you will be in close contact with myself and 1 other field assistant for the whole 4 months), 4) ability and willingness to work alone in the field and to work in an area where encounters with poisonous snakes is a very real possibility, 5) willingness to cook (all meals will have to be prepared ourselves). Applicants must have a strong interest in field research as a possible (or definite) career goal (i.e. applying because you'd like to see a tropical forest before going off to medical school is not something I'm looking for). APPLICATION: Send a cover letter (1 page) detailing your interests and career goals and how you see this internship fitting in with them, a resume or CV (keep it to relevant details), an unofficial transcript (or simple list of courses and grades on a spreadsheet), and the names and contact information (email and phone) of 3 references (ideally with some experience with how you work in a research/field context) to JULIAN KAPOOR (EM: vak9ATcornell.edu).

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP: MS or PhD. A fully funded RA position is available to join our team conducting research related to cultural erosion of the song in Mangrove Warblers (Dendroica petechia castaneiceps) in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Field work involves recording bird songs in dense inhospitable habitat under conditions of extreme heat. In addition each recorded bird must be color banded for long-term study. Mangrove sites are widely scattered, especially on the east coast of BCS so a good deal of travel is involved. The successful applicant must have field experience with song recording, bird banding, a valid U.S. passport and it would be very handy if she/he could speak Spanish and English. The ideal candidate would have an established interest in bird song recording and analysis. Applicants seeking MS or PhD degrees will be considered. The position starts Jan 2010, but can also start May 2010. Prospective candidates should email a letter of interest and a complete CV to ROBERT C. WHITMORE, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506. (PH: 304-293-3196, EM: rwhitmor AT wvu.edu).

WESTERN BLUEBIRD FIELD INTERNSHIPS 2010: Carmel Valley, California: Field assistants needed for an ongoing long-term study of the behavioral ecology of the Western Bluebird at Hastings Reservation in upper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is a field station run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley and this study has been ongoing since 1983. Current work focuses on behavioral ecology, particularly delayed dispersal and the importance of cooperation among independently breeding kin. Interns for the project must be avid hikers, comfortable tromping around in the wilderness to monitor nests and happy to sit in blinds during the mornings watching behavior. Self-discipline and genuine interest in field biology as a career are helpful. Prior experience with birds is desirable but not required; self-motivation, enthusiasm for the questions and ability to tackle the rigors of fieldwork are a must. We are particularly interested in candidates who believe they would like to go to graduate school in behavioral ecology or field ornithology. Positions start in Mar or Apr 2010 and continue through mid-Jul with the possibility of an extended stint for more focused individuals wishing to participate fully in a research project leading to publication. We offer a small living stipend ($800/month) along with housing. The experience is designed to be one of total immersion six days a week. Send or e-mail a resume along with the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least two references to CAITLIN STERN, Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 (EM: cas245 AT cornell.edu).

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP - The Sharon Audubon Center is an environmental education center owned and operated by National Audubon Society in a diverse and beautiful setting in northwestern Connecticut. Duties: Primary responsibilities of the Environmental Education Interns include assisting with the teaching of environmental education programs to school groups. During the month of Mar, this person(s) will also be heavily involved with the Center's Maple Sugaring Operation. During the summer, primary responsibility is to oversee the Sharon Audubon Center Summer Nature Programs for children ages 3-11. Children visit the Center for 2-5 hours each day during weeklong sessions. Activities range from discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games. The summer naturalists design the curriculum for these programs and conduct the programs with the help of volunteer assistants. Environmental Education Interns are expected to help with other aspects of a nature center, such as helping with special events, wildlife rehabilitation, public education programs, answering requests for information from the public, running the Nature Store, and helping with many other facets of a Nature Center's day to day operation. Supervision: The Environmental Education Interns work under the guidance of the Education Program Manager, however, the entire staff is available to interns for special interest sessions, guidance and assistance. Housing, Salary and School Credit: Interns have a furnished apartment with shared bedrooms (during the summer), kitchen, bath and living room. Salary is $288.75 per week. Students should arrange for school credit with their advisor beforehand, if applicable. Position: This internship position is a six month position and runs mid-Feb through mid-Aug. Closing date when filled. Qualifications: Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences. Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary. Summer Naturalists must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities, working independently and team teaching. The most important assets are a strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, on-going enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others and with children. Application: To be considered for an internship, send or email a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to WENDY MILLER, Education Program Manager, Audubon Sharon, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING POSITIONS / SENIOR PARK AIDE (approx. 6) with California Department of Parks and Recreation, Oceano Dunes State Park in San Luis Obispo County, needed approximately 15 Feb to late Sep 2010. GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE: conduct monitoring of western snowy plover and California least tern adults, nests, chicks and broods; read color band data; collect data on the status and trends of native plants and animals; nest exclosure fence and sign installation and maintenance; work with the public and with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants should have the following qualities: work well as an individual and in a team setting; be flexible and open minded; work well with the public; be able to take direction; be able to work under harsh environmental conditions (heavy wind, sand, sun exposure); have a clean drivers license and be able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle; have a background in Environmental Sciences with birding experience; have experience in report writing and/or GIS/GPS technology. SALARY: $11.52/hour with one week paid sick and vacation time after six months. Housing is not provided. The position is a seasonal full time position (up to 1500 hours per year). Weekend, holiday and evening shifts will be required. You will receive full training and work with some of the best experts in the field. If you are interested, please submit a Standard State Application (URL: http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/documents/capp.pdf) to: RONNIE GLICK, Senior Environmental Scientist, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, 340 James Way Suite 270, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Applications will be accepted until 1 Feb 2010 or until the position is filled. For more information contact: (PH: 805-773-7180 EM: rglick AT parks.ca.gov)

HAWKCOUNTER needed to conduct the full-season spring raptor migration count at Bradbury Mountain State Park in south-central Maine from 15 Mar - 15 May. Applicants must be adept at identifying eastern hawks, falcons, and eagles at a distance. This site is popular with birding and non-birding visitors, so good communication skills are a must, along with an enthusiasm for repeatedly answering, "How do you know you're not counting the same birds?" Expect some brutally cold, windy, and slow days early on, with busy days of Broad-winged Hawks and Black Flies as the season progresses. A stipend of $1375/month will be provided, plus free housing. Counter must be able to provide own transportation for the 3-mile commute between the count site and housing. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to Jeannette and Derek Lovitch (EM: freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com), or Bradbury Mtn Raptor Research Project, Freeport Wild Bird Supply, 541 US Route One, Suite 10, Freeport, ME 04032. Open until filled.

PARK RANGER IV/PARK INTERPRETER: Resaca de la Palma State Park, part of the World Birding Center, is located in Brownsville TX. We seek to fill the job position of Park Interpreter at our park. The park interpreter is responsible for coordinating with the Natural Resource Specialist for developing and implementing an outreach program for Resaca de la Palma State Park. Description: Researches, develops, implements, and evaluates interpretive programs, including but not limited to exhibits, tours, school programs, guided walks, special events, training workshops and seminars based on the interpretive purposes of the WBC and its mission. Assists with the volunteer program. Prepares reports, maintains admiunistrative and interpretive files and assists with visitor services, including revenue collection, entrance fee collection, and periodic grounds and maintenance. Coordinates with all WBC staff at 8 other sites and communities in the area. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures. The park interpreter is expected to work a 40-hr week on a flexible schedule; hours may be different that 8:00 AM - 5:00 P.M. and may include days off other than Saturday and Sunday. The interpreter may be required to work on holidays. Overnight travel is a possibility. Duties will be performed in all types of weather, particularly humidity and heat associated with extreme South Texas. The interpreter is expected to comply with Texas Parks and Wildlife's non-smoking laws, which create a non-smoking work environment in all State buildings and vehicles. Must obtain and maintain a valid class C Texas driver's license within 30 days of hire. Education: Graduation from a 4-year college with a bachelor's degree. No experience is required but combined education and experience will include experience in interpretive programs and college course hours. A Bachelor's degree in: Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Conservation, Range Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology/Archaeology, History, or a closely related field. Experience: no experience required. Preferably the applicant has experience working with the public, working in customer service, and park operations, is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has some experience with interpretive and educational programs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management; (2) Knowledge of special event planning and implementation; (3) Knowledge of general maintenance techniques; (4) Skill in effective interpretive techniques, program preparation and presentations; (5) Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with the general public and co-workers; (6) Skill in planning, organizing and implementing public presentations and guided tours for all age groups; (7) Ability to train and serve as a team leader for volunteers; (8) Ability to provide quality customer service in a professional manner; (9) Ability to use a computer and related software such as Power Point, Word and Excel; (10) Ability to work as a member of a team; (11) Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with department's safety program, work rules and standards of behavior; (12) Ability to collect revenues and issue permits. Salary: $2,695/mo. Application: Resume and references are accepted but will not serve in lieu of a completed State of Texas Application for Employment. A photocopy of an OFFICIAL college transcript issued by the registrar must be submitted with the application. The transcript may say "issued to student" and does not need to be sealed and sent to TPWD directly from the registrar. The transcript may be faxed, scanned, or mailed with application (if applicable). Skills demonstration may be requested at time of interview. Texas Parks and Wildlife requires a Consent for Criminal Background Check form from all applicants completed at the time of application. The form is found on our website at (URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/). Forward the application to Texas Parks and Wildlife: P.O. Box 714, Olmito, TX 78575, Attn: PABLO DE YTURBE. For more information visit (URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs) or call (PH: 956-350-2920).

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III POSITION in the Lab of Thomas E Martin at The University of Montana. Research Associate sought to supervise large field crew in high elevation, remote (tent-living) forests in Arizona and manage data in Missoula, MT. $27,555/yr, plus full fringe benefits. A minimum 2 year commitment is sought, but seeking someone longer-term (4 more years of funding exists). This long-term, 24-year, study has many components - see (URL: http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/TEMWebsite/AZfieldasst.htm) Opportunities available to analyze data on own time and write senior-authored papers. During the non-field season, primary duties are to manage large data sets, and summarize and conduct quality control on data. During the field season, primary duties are to coordinate equipment and supplies, and to hire and supervise a large field crew (20-25 assts) to locate and monitor nest fate of 32 bird species, capture and band birds, video behavior at nests and quantify vegetation. Minimum of BS with 2 years of experience required, with preference given to those with MS. Preference for strong work motivation (including desire to work on personal time on publications), strong inter-personal communication skills, experience in banding and searching for nests of forest passerines, database management skills, and supervisory experience. The position requires strong familiarity with database management, including file conversion and merger. Experience with database programs (Access, Paradox) and statistical analyses (particularly SPSS), and writing queries and syntax are pluses. Review of applications will begin 1 Nov 2009, but position will remain open until suitable candidate identified. Position to begin around 15 Jan 2010. Please email THOMAS E. MARTIN (EM: tom.martin AT umontana.edu) with any questions and for a copy of the vacancy announcement that explicitly lists required knowledge, skills, and abilities (also available directly at (URL: http://www.umt.edu/jobs). To apply, please submit a letter explaining background experience and career goals, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to: The University of Montana, Office of Human Resource Services, EL Center Room 252; Missoula, MT 59812; (PH: 406-243-6760; FX: 406-243-6095; EM: staffjobs AT mso.umt.edu). EEO/AA

WILDLIFE RESEARCH POSITIONS - OUTREACH Notice, Rocky Mountain Research Station-US Forest Service, Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Biological Science Technicians GS-0404 4/5 (Wildlife) ~ $13.18/hr to ~ $14.74/hr) Full Time-Temporary Appointment 1039 hours/NTE 6 months ~ 6 needed from approximately 12 Apr-24 Sep 2010 (end date dependent on funding) to assist in a study of forest thinning effects on Mexican Spotted Owls in the Sacramento Mountains, south-central New Mexico (Lincoln National Forest). Major duties will involve surveying for, capturing, banding, and re-sighting Mexican spotted owls, sampling forest vegetation, and live-trapping small mammals. Other duties will include data entry, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned. The work will be physically demanding and will involve extensive daily hiking in steep terrain at high altitudes (8,000 to 9,700 ft) on a daily basis, commonly during extreme or inclement weather, i.e. monsoon rains from Jul-Sep. At least 50% of the spotted owl research will be conducted at night off trail in the forest. Work schedules are generally 10 days on and 4 days off, and the position will require work sessions of truck-camping at remote locations on National Forest land. Vehicles will be provided. First-aid, CPR, defensive driving and field safety training will also be provided. These positions are physically and mentally demanding however, they provide a wide array of experience with wildlife and associated research techniques. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license in good standing, be able to hear owl calls, have normal color vision to allow for reading color-bands, be in excellent to good physical condition (carry a 40-50 lb pack up steep terrain at high elevation), be self-motivated, and have a desire to work independently or in small groups in remote locations. U.S. citizenship required. Duty station will be in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Housing will not be provided. There are occasionally some rental options available in Cloudcroft and Alamogordo (25 minutes drive from Cloudcroft), but camping is a cheaper option, and one that most past crew members have used. We will set up a base camp with limited amenities. Interested parties should send an email with attached resume, including 3 references to DARRELL APPRILL (EM: dapprillATfs.fed.us) TODD RAWLINSON (EM: trawlinsonATfs.fed.us) and RYAN JONNES (EM: rsjonnesATfs.fed.us). Please send .rtf or .doc files with your name embedded, i.e. (Smith_resume.doc). THIS IS AN OUTREACH ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. Formal application procedures will be necessary at a later date through the US Forest Service AVUE program. (http://www.avuedigitalservices.com). All personnel responding to this outreach notice will be sent the formal hiring announcement and information on specific application procedures. Questions about job duties can be addressed by e-mail to Darrell Apprill, Todd Rawlinson, or Ryan Jonnes at the email addresses above.

ORNITHOLOGIST-BHE Environmental, Inc., an interdisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has an opening for a field ornithologist. In this position, you will use your field skills in bird identification and habitat evaluation in support of client needs in wind power, transportation, pipeline, telecommunication towers and other industries. You will also design and conduct post-construction bird mortality studies for large structures like wind turbine projects. The position involves a mix of field work and office-based report writing. You will undertake project management if qualified, or can advance to increasingly complex projects and analysis over time, and eventually undertake project management. A minimum of a Master's degree in ornithology, zoology or wildlife management is required, along with demonstrated competence in bird identification for Midwestern and Eastern biomes and a thorough understanding of avian nesting and migration patterns. Effective written and oral communication skills are critical. Frequent multi-day travel is expected, especially during field season. Experience in bird studies relating to wind farms is preferred. Previous experience in permitting, wind farm siting studies, avian telecommunication tower studies, NEPA, and other regulations would be beneficial, as would prior consulting work. For immediate consideration, visit (URL: http://www.bheenvironmental.com) and select Careers to complete a profile and upload a resume.

GEORGE GAYLORD SIMPSON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN VERTEBRATE EVOLUTION - University of Arizona. The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology announces one postdoctoral fellowship position for Fall 2010, named in honor of G. G. Simpson's long tenure at the University of Arizona. Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology, especially projects that are facilitated and complemented by the Department's extensive natural history collections in ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. The positions are part of a renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of Arizona campus and an initiative in biodiversity informatics (URL: http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and are expected to teach or contribute to one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty. Salary is $37,500 plus benefits (nine-month appointment). A research stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance. Applicants should submit application materials online at the University of Arizona Human Resources website (URL: https://www.uacareertrack.com); look for job #44102), including C.V., statement of research and teaching interests and experience, and two letters of reference. Reference letters should be emailed directly to (EM: sanderm AT email.arizona.edu). Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications beginning on 15 Jan 2010. Contact DR. PETER REINTHAL (EM: pnr AT email.arizona.edu), DR. RENEE DUCKWORTH (EM: rad3 AT email.arizona.edu), or DR. MICHAEL SANDERSON (EM: sanderm AT email.arizona.edu) for further information.

GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS with the Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, to conduct long-term monitoring of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler on Fort Hood Military Reservation. Basic qualifications include AS in natural resources, environmental sciences, or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience and a valid driver's license. Seasonal Field Biologists assist in collecting data that is used to assess population trends and examine possible causes of those trends. Essential functions include the following: 1) mist net and band warblers, 2) resight color banded warblers; 3) delineate territories; 4) locate and monitor nests; 5) conduct point count surveys; 6) complete and verify data sheets; and 7) maintain a field journal, work vehicle, and other field equipment. Seasonal field biologists must provide their own housing and transportation to work. This is a short-term position starting in Feb, 2010 and ending in Jun, 2010. Working conditions will include early, long and irregular work hours in isolated settings, exposure to heat and intense sunshine, contact with poison ivy, chiggers, fire ants, scorpions, and venomous snakes, and walking through brush, over loose rocks, and on steep slopes. You must complete an online application. To locate application and complete job announcement visit (URL: http://www.nature.org/careers). Scroll to bottom of page and click Careers. Then click on boxes labeled how to apply and view positions. Conduct an advanced search by Job opening ID 11482 and select anytime. Fill in all fields of the application even if the information is included in your resume AND upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document that includes phone numbers and e-mail addresses for 3 references. Application deadline is 8 Jan2010 but positions will be offered as qualified applicants are identified so do not wait. . For questions e-mail REBECCA PEAK (EM: rpeak AT tnc.org, PH: 254-286-5939).

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (4-6 positions) are needed for a Master's research project examining movement patterns, habitat use, and stopover duration of Northern Waterthrushes and Yellow-rumped Warblers during spring migratory stopover at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in western Wisconsin. Positions run from mid Apr to 1 Jun 2010. Responsibilities will include mist-netting, banding, and intensive radiotelemetry of warblers, as well as some vegetation sampling. A strong work ethic is required, and applicants must be able to handle a range of temperatures, variable spring weather, early morning and evening hours, and long field days in sometimes difficult conditions. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and be able to navigate challenging terrain on foot. Prior experience in identifying and mist-netting North American landbirds is required. A valid driver's license is also required. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. Applicants who enjoy field work and have some combination of banding, birding, or radiotelemetry experience are especially encouraged to apply. Fieldwork will take place along the Mississippi River in the beautiful unglaciated region of Wisconsin and Minnesota, where rugged topography creates picturesque vistas and varied habitats attract more than 200 bird species during spring migration. Project websit (URL: http://twel.osu.edu/projects/Slager.html). Salary: $8.58 hourly (approximately $1480/ average month, plus overtime opportunities) with housing provided. Applications will be accepted through 30 Jan 2010. For more information, feel free to send inquiries to the email address below. To apply: Please send a cover letter, current résumé, and contact information for three (3) references via email (preferred) to DAVE SLAGER (EM: slager.4 AT osu.edu) or The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, OH 43210-1085.

WOODPECKER FIELD ASSISTANTS. Field assistants are needed for ongoing long-term studies of the behavioral ecology of the cooperatively breeding Acorn Woodpecker at the Hastings Reserve in upper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley. We have studied the behavioral ecology of color-banded Acorn Woodpeckers for over 40 years at this site. The current research focuses on ecological constraints and reproductive skew and the role each plays in the evolution of cooperative breeding. Assistants will be involved in monitoring group composition, experimental manipulations, and roosting/nesting/mate guarding/feeding behavior. The experience is designed to be one of total immersion six days per week. Positions run from mid-Mar to mid-Jul 2010 (with some flexibility on start and end dates). A modest stipend of $600 / month plus free housing is provided. Must be an avid hiker who is comfortable hiking up and down hills. Prior experience with birds (especially the ability to read color bands) is desirable but not required. Self-motivation, enthusiasm for the research questions, a willingness to sit in a blind for up to 3 hours per session (in hot weather with annoying face flies), and an ability to tackle the rigors of field work are a must. We especially encourage those applicants interested in behavioral ecology that are planning to attend graduate school. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the positions will remain open until filled. If interested, apply sooner rather than later. Our positions usually fill quickly. Please include the following in your application: a resumé (one page resumés are discouraged - please provide detailed descriptions of your academic, volunteer, and professional experiences); a cover letter describing why you should be considered for one of our positions; the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three academic / professional references (preferably ones familiar with your ability to conduct field work); and the dates you are available to work at the Hastings Reserve. For further information - and to see whether the positions have been filled, please consult our employment web site (URL: http://www.ericlwalters.org/employment.htm). Applications should be sent as attachments by email to DR. ERIC L. WALTERS (EM: jobs2010 AT cavitynester.org).

FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) and FIELD INTERNS (2) needed 15 Mar - 15 Jun 2010 for a study of bird communities of coastal wetlands in Georgia, USA. Work will be directed by a PhD student, and will include point counts and vegetation sampling in salt and freshwater marsh and tidal bottomland hardwood forest in the lower Altamaha River and its estuary. Access to sites will be by motorboat and canoe; boating and canoeing experience will be a plus. Some camping will be required, and demonstrated experience living for at least a week in backcountry conditions is desirable. A love for field work, a sense of humor, and an ability to bear mud and mosquitoes with philosophy will benefit the applicant. Housing is provided, adjacent to a picturesque saltmarsh. This is a survey project, and we will cover a large area and see a lot of cool places! (EM: nuseb AT warnell.uga.edu), Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Please specify in the subject line of your email whether you wish to apply for the Technician or an Intern position.

FIELD ASSISTANTS-North Carolina State University is seeking field assistants to work on a master's research project in Guanica, Puerto Rico from 7 Jan through 30 Jun 2010. Applicants should be experienced in conducting point count bird surveys. Those with experience tracking birds with radio telemetry and/or nest searching will be preferred. Technicians must be able to partition time/float between working on surveys, radio telemetry tracking and nest searching. Candidates must be able to get along well with others and must have a valid US driver's license. Must provide own transportation to Puerto Rico, but housing will be provided and those that stay through the end of Jun will receive a $200 bonus to help cover travel expenses. Assistants will receive a wage of $8/hr for up to 40 hours per week. Email a letter of interest describing previous experience with field work, specific dates of availability, a resume, and contact information for three references to JULISSA IRIZARRY (EM: jiirizar AT ncsu.edu) by 11 Dec 2009.

SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT--Agency: Texas A&M University, Location: Texas, multiple sites Job Description: Seasonal Avian Field Biologists (12 needed), early Mar through Aug for multiple research projects focusing on ecology and management of songbirds, primarily the federally endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, across several regions of Texas, on public and private lands. Duties may include presence-absence bird surveys, nest searching, behavioral observation, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, deploying nest cameras, mist netting and banding birds, data entry, and others, depending on the project and region. Project and region assignments to be determined based on qualifications and skills. Requirements: experience or coursework in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to detail; ability to work 6+ days per week doing physically demanding work, with early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, mountain lions, cows, poison ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense sun, thick and thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate 4X4 trucks; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups; must be comfortable working on private ranches and interacting with landowners; flexibility to changes in protocol or job assignments; must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience: identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching, identifying plants, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely related field. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Pay: $700-900 every 2 weeks, depending on experience. Housing will be provided; facilities will vary depending on project and region. Some camping may be required during the term of employment. Please visit (URL: http://irnr.tamu.edu/RAMSES/) for more information about the variety of projects for which we are filling positions. Please write "RAMSES job application" in the subject line of your email. Include your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume (including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably email address) in 1 attachment to (EM: ramsesirnr AT gmail.com).

EXPERIENCED BIRD BANDER--North Carolina State University is seeking experienced bird banders to work on a master's research project in Guanica, Puerto Rico from late Feb through mid-Jul 2010. Fieldwork will focus on mist-netting using the MAPS protocol but may also include conducting bird surveys and radio telemetry in Guanica State Forest. Self-motivation, a sense of humor, and the desire to spend long hours in the field are required. Candidates must be able to get along well with others and must have a valid US driver's license. Must provide own transportation to Puerto Rico, but housing will be provided and banders will receive a wage of $8/hr for up to 40 hours per week. Those that stay the entire duration of the project will receive a $200 bonus to help cover travel expenses. Email a letter of interest describing previous experience with field work, specific dates of availability, a resume, and contact information for three references to EDYE KORNEGAY (EM: mestric3ATncsu.edu) by 11 Dec 2009.

SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT--Agency: Texas A&M University, Location: Fort Hood, Texas. Job Description: Seasonal Avian Field Biologists (7 needed), early Mar through Aug for research project focusing on ecology and management of two federally endangered songbirds, the black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, on Fort Hood, an active military base in central Texas. Duties will include presence-absence bird surveys, nest searching, fledgling searches, foraging observations, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, arthropod sampling, maintenance of field equipment, and data entry. Requirements: experience or coursework in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to detail; ability to work 6+ days per week doing physically demanding work, with early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, mountain lions, cows, poison ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense sun, thick and thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate 4X4 trucks; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups; must be comfortable working on a military base and interacting with landowners and military personnel; flexibility to changes in protocol or job assignment; must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience: identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching, identifying plants, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely related field. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Pay: $700-900 every 2 weeks, depending on experience. Housing will be provided in Gatesville, a town just north of Fort Hood. Please visit (URL: http://irnr.tamu.edu/RAMSES/) for more information on the specifics of the work occurring on Fort Hood. Please write "Fort Hood job application" in the subject line of your email. Include your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume (including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably email address) in 1 attachment to: (EM: ramsesirnr AT gmail.com).

AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS - Golden-winged Warbler research assistants needed end of Apr - 15 Jul 2010. The Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA) population is precipitously declining and in need of significant conservation attention. We are seeking highly motivated field assistants (3-4) to monitor GWWAs in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of east Tennessee. Assistants will search for and monitor Golden-winged Warbler nests, target mistnet, color-band juvenile and adult GWWAs, re-sight color-banded birds, and measure vegetation characteristics, among other field activities. Applicants must have a passion for birding and applied ecology. Experience nest searching and identifying color bands is highly desired. Applicants should be physically fit, capable of hiking mountainous terrain under strenuous conditions. Additional requirements: patience and sharp observational skills, the ability to work both independently and with a field partner, and the ability to manage data in an excel database. Pay is $1200-1700 per month, depending on experience; housing is provided. Send a cover letter, resume, contact information of three references, and your earliest expected start date to: KATIE PERCY at the University of Tennessee (EM: kpercy AT utk.edu). Please indicate 'GWWA field assistant application' in the subject heading.

THREE FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS available; mid Mar to early Jul 2010 on a long-term study of demographic aspects and dispersal of populations of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis) in Everglades National Park. Duties will include: finding and monitoring nests in grassland habitat, resighting color banded birds, point count surveys and territory mapping using GPS. Qualified applicants may assist with target-netting and banding of adults and juveniles. We are looking for applicants who will be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and enthusiastic about working in remote locations with primitive cramped quarters. Previous nest searching experience is preferred, as well as a love for observing birds and their behavior. Field crew will travel to and from remote campsite via helicopter, or by car and foot to other sites. Two crew members will be mainly responsible for running a remote field camp; they must be comfortable with staying 3 nights a week at a rustic minimal camp with no electricity, and able to walk up to 7 km a day over level but uneven terrain. Currently possessing S-271 helitech training is a plus for these positions; new hires may be required to take this training at some time prior to the field season. Couples or pairs of friends that work well together in remote situations are encouraged to apply. The third crew member will mostly work sites accessible from the road, but may rotate out to the camp occasionally. Tolerance of insects and humidity is a must for all positions. Applicants must provide own transportation to South Florida and, since public transportation is nonexistent, have their own vehicle for getting around town. A stipend will be provided in the amount of $1700-2000/month(dependent on experience) + housing in Everglades National Park. This position will be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to work with a federally listed endangered species in one of the most unique national parks in the US. Deadline for applications: When filled. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names, emails and phone numbers of three references by email (preferred) to MICHELLE DAVIS (URL: vireoojorojo AT hotmail.com), or snailmail to 13851 SW 232 St, Miami FL 33170.

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SHOREBIRD CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST. Audubon California is seeking a Shorebird Conservation Biologist to work out of its Sacramento office. This position will be responsible for helping Audubon California implement shorebird conservation projects on private lands in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding region, as well as working on other projects helping to protect birds on private lands in California. Audubon and its partners are working closely with farmers in the Central Valley to enhance the value of agricultural lands for waterbirds, particularly shorebirds. Essential functions will include coordinating compatible agriculture projects to enhance the habitat value of agricultural fields (particularly rice and alfalfa), developing and implementing conservation plans for private farms and ranches, helping implement habitat restoration projects, and coordinating and implementing bird monitoring efforts along with partners and citizen scientist volunteers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in ornithology, ecology, or a related field, strong field identification skills and knowledge of birds (especially waterbirds), demonstrated experience working with a variety of public and private stakeholders to coordinate and implement conservation projects, experience working with private landowners in an agricultural setting, and experience with habitat restoration and/or management. Experience using GIS is desirable. This position is located in Sacramento, California with considerable time at project sites and traveling in the Central Valley. This is currently a one year position with an opportunity to extend if additional funding is secured. For more information and a full job description please contact RODD KELSEY (EM: rkelsey AT audubon.org). Review of applications will begin 15 September 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR - Position Description - The Organization: The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, in Oyster Bay, NY, provides natural science education for school, scout, camp, and family groups. The goals of the programs are to provide direct experiences in nature while involving students and the public in interactive, inquiry-based, hands-on activities focusing on science that lead participants to take conservation action to help preserve wildlife. The Sanctuary conducts scientific research, monitoring avian populations and restoring native habitats. Purpose of the Position: Manage outreach programs to promote awareness of the Center in the local community. This includes marketing and teaching public programs, managing volunteers, organizing special events. Develop and teach outreach and other programs as needed. Manage all aspects of the volunteer program. Essential Functions - Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule volunteers; Manage marketing materials for the organization, which includes e-newsletter, website, email distribution list, flyers and other promotional copy; Teach programs for school, camp, public, family, and adult groups as needed; Develop, implement, and evaluate natural science education programs for all ages; Establish citizen science programs in local schools and with other community organizations; Manage database for outreach programs; provide educational support including evaluation and promotional mailings; Maintain and establish contacts with existing schools, groups, and supporters. Duties include speaking engagements for groups, staffing event booths, and attending relevant community meetings; Organize special events to help generate revenue for the Center; Assist with the care of resident non-releasable wildlife used for programs and passive education; Articulate the Audubon mission and the Sanctuary's mission to the community; Assist the Center Director in overall Center responsibilities, as well as perform all duties deemed necessary to further the mission of the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) from an accredited college or university in environmental studies, education, natural science, outdoor recreation, marketing, business or related field; Must have demonstrated experience working with the public, including groups of children, adults, and families; experience working with wildlife a plus; Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy, particularly word-processing, e-mail, website design/updating, and database functions preferred. Experience developing and conducting education/outreach activities for all ages and audiences; Self-motivated, detailed-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Must have flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends, as required; Ability to travel, including service area from Montauk to Manhattan; Possess a valid New York State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one in a timely manner; Must be knowledgeable about, and committed to, the Audubon mission and the conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitats. Relationships - Internal: report to the Center Director. Work with all staff to achieve goals and objectives of the Sanctuary. Coordinate with Audubon New York and National Audubon Society staff as needed; External: Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with local organizations, agencies, university faculty, media contacts and the general public. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, New York 11771 · (PH: 516-922-3200, FX: 516-922-6734). To submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: AARON VIRGIN (EM: avirgin AT audubon.org).

FIELD ASSISTANT. Seeking one field assistant 10 Dec 2009 - 13 May 2010 (end date is flexible) to help with research on the health and reproductive success of the Crimson Finch, at Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia. Good communication skills and enthusiasm for conservation and fieldwork are a must. The assistant will work both independently and in a pair. Primary duties will include color band re-sighting, nest finding, nest monitoring and mist-netting. Good vision is required for re-sighting small, and sometimes challenging, color band combinations. Some experience with mist-netting and banding is required. Previous experience with nest finding is desirable. Other desirable qualities include computer literacy, GPS/GIS skills, attention to detail, a sense of humor, the ability to live in an isolated camp with a small group of people, and a willingness to work under hot, humid, and insect infested conditions. A $1000/month (AUD) stipend will be provided but the assistant will need to cover his/her own food and travel expenses to Broome, Western Australia. A tent will be provided and you may use the shared kitchen, bath, and air-conditioned office space. For more information, visit (URL: http://www.milenkaya.org). To apply, please send a short cover letter, CV/resume, and two references to OLYA MILENKAYA (EM: olm AT vt.edu).

ASSISTANT CURATOR, ORNITHOLOGY-The Wildlife Conservation Society's Department of Ornithology at the Bronx Zoo invites qualified persons to apply for the Assistant Curator position. Candidates should have expertise in the care and propagation of birds, experience in planning management programs based on conservation biology principles, the ability to manage a large staff, skills to direct and conduct research projects, and proven verbal and written communications ability for technical and popular audiences. Candidates must have an advanced degree in one of the biological or animal sciences or a related field. Please apply online (URL: https://sh.webhire.com/Public/907/).

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Neuroethology/Behavioral Endocrinology University of Lethbridge-A post-doctoral position is available to study the neural and endocrine basis of courtship displays in grouse. Male grouse produce a wide array of courtship displays, but unlike the displays of many other bird species, the brain regions and hormones responsible for mediating courtship displays in grouse are entirely unknown. Currently, the focal species of this research is the Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and its unique drumming display. More specifically, my lab is interested in getting a better understanding of what brain regions and hormones are responsible for producing the drumming display. The position involves capturing Ruffed Grouse throughout the year in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in order to examine seasonal variation and sex differences in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry and hormone profile. Opportunities also exist for collaborations with several other labs in addition to other planned projects including bioacoustics of drumming, ecotoxicology of Ruffed Grouse and other gamebirds and neuroendocrine studies in Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). For more information about the lab see: (URL: http://web.me.com/aniwaniuk/Bird_Brains_Lab/Welcome.html) Applicants with a record of peer-reviewed publications and a PhD in behavioural ecology, ecophysiology or related fields will be considered. Experience in trapping wild galliforms is highly desired, but not absolutely necessary. A salary will be provided for two years with a possibility of renewal for a third year, although individuals will be encouraged to apply for their own funding upon arrival. The successful candidate should be independent and self-motivated with an enthusiasm for developing new scientific ideas, training students and manuscript writing. Individuals will also be encouraged to develop their own ideas and projects complementary to the project. To apply, send: 1) a c.v.; 2) a brief description of how you see yourself fitting into the lab's research program; 3) your research interests and goals; and 4) the contact details of at least two references to DR. ANDREW IWANIUK (EM: andrew.iwaniuk AT uleth.ca). Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of Jan 2010.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III POSITION in the Lab of Thomas E Martin at The University of Montana. Research Associate sought to supervise large field crew in high elevation, remote (tent-living) forests in Arizona and manage data in Missoula, MT. $27,555/yr, plus full fringe benefits. A minimum 2 year commitment is sought, but seeking someone longer-term (4 more years of funding exists). This long-term, 24-year, study has many components - see (URL: http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/TEMWebsite/AZfieldasst.htm). Opportunities available to analyze data on own time and write senior-authored papers. During the non-field season, primary duties are to manage large data sets, and summarize and conduct quality control on data. During the field season, primary duties are to coordinate equipment and supplies, and to hire and supervise a large field crew (20-25 assts) to locate and monitor nest fate of 32 bird species, capture and band birds, video behavior at nests and quantify vegetation. Minimum of BS with 2 years of experience required, with preference given to those with MS. Preference for strong work motivation (including desire to work on personal time on publications), strong inter-personal communication skills, experience in banding and searching for nests of forest passerines, database management skills, and supervisory experience. The position requires strong familiarity with database management, including file conversion and merger. Experience with database programs (Access, Paradox) and statistical analyses (particularly SPSS), and writing queries and syntax are pluses. Review of applications will begin 1 Nov 2009, but position will remain open until suitable candidate identified. Position to begin around 15 Jan 2010. Please email THOMAS E. MARTIN (EM: tom.martin AT umontana.edu) with any questions and for a copy of the vacancy announcement that explicitly lists required knowledge, skills, and abilities (also available directly at URL: http://www.umt.edu/jobs). To apply, please submit a letter explaining background experience and career goals, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to: The University of Montana, Office of Human Resource Services, EL Center Room 252; Missoula, MT 59812; (PH: 406-243-6760; FX: 406-243-6095 EM: staffjobs AT mso.umt.edu). EEO/AA This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats upon request.

INTERNS-The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center is searching for high-energy, motivated individuals with a desire to expand their education and natural history skills, work with kids and animals, and share a passion for the environment. Interns teach using the Outdoor Education Center curriculum; structured to simultaneously provide specific outcomes and links to Ohio Standards, and freedom for interns to develop individual lesson plans and teaching styles. The Outdoor Education Center curriculum includes aspects of Ohio's natural history, geology, and cultural history. Current environmental issues are taught through solution-oriented activities and discussions. In addition to teaching in the Glen's biotic communities, the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center and Raptor Center provide opportunities for interns and students to get hands-on with some of Ohio's native wildlife, such as Box Turtles, Black Rat Snakes and Barred Owls. Interns are trained to handle and teach with these educational ambassadors. Interns live in one of three staff houses in the beautiful 1,000-acre Glen Helen Nature Preserve while forming a supportive community of like-minded individuals dedicated to the education and preservation of the natural world. The vibrant and artistic Village of Yellow Springs is within walking distance and a vehicle during the program is not required. Primary Responsibilities: > Teach environmental education to schoolchildren in our weeklong residential program; > Facilitate lessons such as, Critters, Environmental Problem Solving, and Raptor Ecology; > Inspire and motivate children to care and act in a positive way for the environment; > Support the camp through daily and weekly responsibilities. Benefits: > Stipend of $150 per week; > Room and board, including vegetarian and vegan friendly meals; > Opportunity to work with birds of prey at our Raptor Center; > Ability to use self-designed lesson plans in a well-established outdoor education facility; > Opportunity for promotion during a second term; > Possibility for credit with a reduced stipend. Qualifications: > Minimum one year of college; > In-person CPR and First-Aid certification; > Strong love for nature; > Enjoy working with children; > Timely and responsible. To apply: Download an application from (URL: http://www.glenhelen.org) -OR- contact: REBECCA JARAMILLO, Outdoor Education Center Assistant Director, 1075 St. Route 343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (PH: 937-767-7648, FX: 937-767-6655, EM: rjaramillo AT glenhelen.org.).

ZOO VOLUNTEERS. The Wildlife Conservation Society Department of Ornithology is looking for volunteers to assist with behavioral observations, behavioral enrichment, training, and husbandry of its bird collection at the Bronx Zoo (Bronx, New York). Volunteers will train with professional keepers and learn about various aspects of managing captive bird populations. Captive management and research involves little direct contact with animals so applicants should not expect opportunities to handle birds. Most work will involve diet preparation and cleaning of exhibits and holding facilities. Qualifications: Completion of or working towards a college degree in the natural sciences or a related field is preferred. Individuals with previous experience working with captive animals are also preferred. Must be willing to get dirty and work outdoors. A commitment of at least one 8 hour day per week for at least 8 weeks is expected. This is an unpaid, volunteer position and housing is not provided. If you are interested in volunteering please email your resume/CV and a brief cover letter that explains your experience and availability to CHAD SEEWAGEN, WCS/Bronx Zoo Department of Ornithology, at (EM: cseewagen AT wcs.org).

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN AVIAN MONITORING (M.S. or Ph.D.) - We are seeking 1-2 graduate students to develop thesis (dissertation) projects related to the Manitoba Breeding Bird Atlas. Projects must include a fieldwork component using point counts and/or general atlassing techniques. Projects in the remote northern Manitoba boreal forest are of particular interest, as are projects that relate to landscape ecology or studying the influence of anthropogenic features such as transmission lines on birds. Applicants must apply for and be accepted into a relevant program at The University of Manitoba. We will assist the successful candidate in obtaining funding from several sources related to the Manitoba Breeding Bird Atlas (funding currently provisional). Successful applicants will begin Sep 2010 (or sooner). Interested persons should send GRE scores, transcripts, a CV, names and phone numbers of three personal references, and a letter of interest to: CHRISTIAN ARTUSO, Bird Studies Canada - Manitoba Programs Manager, Box 24-200 Saulteaux Cr, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 (PH: 204-945-6816, EM: cartuso AT birdscanada.org)

M.SC. POSITION: urban and agricultural birds as sentinels of environmental health. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate student to spearhead new research that combines bird behavior and microbiology. The objective of the research is to examine factors affecting the incidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and human pathogens carried by pigeons and gulls in a variety of habitats and circumstances. The research will provide the graduate student with a unique opportunity to develop a breadth of research skills, including field capture of birds and radio-telemetry, as well as classical and molecular microbiology lab work. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in biology or related science, and a keen interest in animal behavior, the environment, and factors that affect human and wildlife health. Experience in field and laboratory research is a strong asset, but not a requirement. The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative team lead by two Canada Research Chairs, and would ideally be available to begin in Jan or May of 2010. Please send a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and the names of at least 2 references who can comment on your scientific aptitude (e-mail preferred) to DR. CHRISTOPHER SOMERS and DR. CHRISTOPHER YOST, University of Regina, Department of Biology, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0A2; (EM: chris.somers AT uregina.ca, chris.yost AT uregina.ca).

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BIRD MONITORING IN COSTA RICA-We have openings for Volunteer Bird Banding Interns at a bird monitoring station in the coastal Caribbean town of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Positions are available throughout the year with the minimum length of stay around 2 months. Participants are expected to have experience in identifying birds, and they usually have removed from mist nets and processed at least 200 landbirds. Applicants capable of filling the Primary Bander/Bander-in-Charge duties and/or Latin American Volunteers may be eligible for partial travel or other reimbursements. All volunteers receive their room and board while they are staying at the well-appointed station of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Estacion Biologica, in Tortuguero (http://cccturtle.org/ccccostarica. php?page=research). We and our collaborators in Costa Rica have been operating five monitoring stations near the village for over a decade. We operate mist nets for resident and migrant species and conduct migration censuses of the millions of diurnal migrants moving along the coast. For more information see (URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/wildlife/birdmon/landbird/tortuguero/) Positions will be open until filled. Please send (emailed text documents preferred) a resume and a cover letter that includes your bird banding experience, ability with Spanish/English, dates available, three references and any questions to PABLO ELIZONDO, (EM: jpelizondo AT zeledonia.org), AND (ie. cc: email) DR. C. JOHN RALPH, (EM: cjr2 AT humboldt.edu, PH: 707 825-2992, FX: 707 825-2901), U.S. Forest Service, Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521.

TROPICAL BIRD BANDING VOLUNTEERS - Loma Alta, Ecuador. Assist with constant-effort bird banding and monitoring at Reserva Loma Alta, a 3,000 hectare protected cloud forest in coastal Ecuador. Project dates are 4-16 Dec 2009. The Loma Alta Christmas Count sponsored by Washington Crossing Audubon and Life Net Nature follows on 19 & 20 Dec 2009, and volunteers are invited and encouraged to stay for that ($5 fee). Experience with birding and bird banding is desirable but not required. Training is provided. The volunteer Life Net team will meet in Guayaquil, Ecuador on Friday morning, 4 Dec. Volunteers are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Guayaquil, Ecuador and should arrive at least 36 hours ahead of the meeting time. Full details about this opportunity are at (URL http://www.lifenetnature.org) on the VOLUNTEER page. This project is a great way to build your resume with tropical ornithological experience and makes a difference to biodiversity conservation in Ecuador. A tax-deductible donation of $1500 covers meals, lodging, and transportation within Ecuador during the project (4-16 Dec 2009). Transportation from Guayaquil to Loma Alta is provided and donation also covers salaries for local Ecuadorian field biologists operating the project. Dr. Larry Vereen will be on hand to host English-speakers as much of the program will be operated in Spanish. This is an excellent team to work on if Spanish language skills are a goal. Reserva Loma Alta preserves habitat for populations of 22 hummingbird species and over 70 bird species endemic to the Tumbesian and Choco endemic bird areas. Esmeraldas Woodstars, critically endangered, breed at Loma Alta and are a conservation focus of the project. To apply, visit (URL: http://www.lifenetnature.org/volunteer.htm). Send completed application form to DR. DUSTI BECKER, (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org), or by mail, to: 2465 Olinda Rd. Makawao, HI 96768).

FIELD ASSISTANT-Tired of cold weather, 6 hours of light, and watching the bird feeder? We have the answer. Be a field assistant on research studying migratory birds (primarily American redstarts) in Jamaica. Project begins approximately 10 Jan and continues until early to mid-May. Assistants can expect long hours in the field, at least six days per week, wading in mangrove swamps inhabited with crocodiles and maneuvering through dense second growth scrub. Competitive applicants will have experience in netting, banding, and bleeding birds and will have the ability to re-sight small active color-banded birds. Experience collecting foraging behavioral data on small songbirds is a plus, but not required. This is an all expenses paid volunteer position (i.e. no salary, but travel to and from Jamaica as well as good food and comfortable sea-side lodging are provided). Send cover letter, CV, and contact info for 3 references to CHRIS TONRA (EM: christopher.tonra AT umit.maine.edu).

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EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST POSITION-California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Evolutionary Biologist position in the Department of Biology, starting Aug 2010. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate shall develop a vigorous research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students, seek extramural research funding, and demonstrate teaching excellence. Research focus on patterns or processes of diversification among species or populations is preferred. Teaching options include a course on the diversity of a group of terrestrial organisms, molecular systematic, evolution, and introductory biology. Screening shall begin on 1 Oct 2009. Applicants should submit: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching experience, statement of research interest, teaching philosophy, three publications and three letters of recommendations to the Evolutionary Biologist/Search Committee, Department of Biology, California State University, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8303. or email to: (EM: biology.dept AT csun.edu). For more information visit (URL: http://www.csun.edu/facultyaffairs/openings/sm/)

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR/OUTREACH SPECIALIST to conduct programs within New Mexico featuring live birds of prey. We offer a wide variety of age-appropriate programs, ranging from single visit school presentations to year-long, repeat visits to classrooms in rural schools. We also conduct corporate and adult education programs and public outreach booths. Duties include education programs, raptor care, public outreach booths, membership and volunteer coordination. Some weekends and evenings will be required. Some travel will be necessary and applicants must have their own car. Applicants should have a background in biology and/or working with children This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits. Starting salary $23,000. Start date is as soon as the position can be filled with a qualified individual. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to GAIL GARBER, Hawks Aloft, Inc., PO Box 10028, Albuquerque, NM 87184 or e-mail: (EM: gail AT hawksaloft.org).

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER needed--Alaska SeaLife Center, located in Seward, Alaska, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for eider research program. This position is responsible for supporting Steller's eider conservation planning using structured decision analysis and quantitative modeling tools to further evaluate feasibility of reintroduction to support recovery of Steller's eiders. The Alaska-breeding population of Steller's eiders was listed as threatened in 1997 due to population declines and reductions in nesting range, and reintroduction is currently being considered as a potential tool to aid recovery efforts. Responsibilities include: development and refinement of current population viability analyses; decision support for reintroduction planning; working collaboratively with a team of investigators with expertise in Steller's eider biology, conservation, structured decision analysis, population modeling, and adaptive management; and assisting in drafting reports, posters, presentations, and scientific publications, and taking a lead role as assigned. Requirements include: earned PhD degree in relevant discipline, and proficiency in at least one of the three primary areas of quantitative expertise use in structured decision making: modeling, estimation and optimization; skill in written and verbal communication; experience giving scientific presentations, and work independently and as part of a team. This position is located at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. The position will require travel within the U.S. to work with partners and collaborators. This is a two-year position, funding is currently secured for one year. Salary is competitive. For further information, contact TUULA HOLLMEN at (PH: 907-224-6323, EM: tuula_hollmen AT alaskasealife.org). Please send resume and application (downloadable at http://www.alaskasealife.org) to (EM: HR AT alaskasealife.org). Position is open until filled.

GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION- We are looking for a graduate student (MS or PhD) to work on a long-term study of the white-throated sparrow in the Adirondack Mountains of NY. Research will use an integrative approach to examine aspects of parental care in this species. Field experience is a must. Application must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, GRE scores and transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation. Address all inquiries to: DR. RUSTY A. GONSER, Dept. of Biology, Indiana State University, (EM: rgonser AT indstate.edu), or DR. ELAINA M. TUTTLE, Dept. of Biology, Indiana State University, etuttle2 AT indstate.edu. Please also see (URL: http://www.whitethroatedsparrow.org) for further information.

PAID INTERN WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST POSITIONS available throughout the year for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, California Condor Recovery Program, located in Ventura, CA. This is one of the oldest endangered species programs, with many governmental and non-governmental partners. Interns will be required to: work as a member of a team; work in extreme weather conditions in remote areas ; occasionally camp; use radio telemetry to locate and track radio-tagged condors; observe feeding and nesting condors from blinds; lift 60 lb carcasses into vehicles and hike them out into remote areas; construct and maintain trails, condor release/holding facilities and other structures; assist in the handling of condors; operate 4WD vehicles and ATV's; keep accurate records; follow data collection protocols; enter data into spreadsheets; do routine office work. Knowledge/Experience required as follows. Essential: valid drivers license; bachelors degree (or pursuing) in wildlife management, natural resources, or related field. Preferable: experience in remote field locations; 4WD vehicle experience; ability to drive standard transmission; ATV driving experience. Interns are required to commit to full-time work for a minimum of 6 months. Start and finish dates are flexible throughout the year. Ten days on, four days off in a two week period is standard. Lodging is provided on refuge in a remote location during the work shift. Lodging not provided for days off, although it may be available on a space available basis. No pets allowed. Stipend payment for interns is $64.00 per day. Please send cover letter, resume, DATES OF AVAILABILITY, and three references to: (EM: Joseph_Brandt AT fws.gov).

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