VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT: volunteers needed from 15 Mar to 20 May 2008
for a research project on migratory shorebirds in The Netherlands. The
project is part of the research on Animal Ecology from the University of
Groningen. We collect data on the timing of migration, habitat use,
reproductive behaviour and survival in a population of color-marked
Ruffs (Philomachus pugnax). The Ruff combines extremes in migratory
behavior with an extravagant mating system. Our project involves several
graduate students working on (1) mark-recapture analyses of radio-marked
and color-banded birds, (2) seasonal variation in ecological immunology
of the male morphs, (3) sexual segregation in habitat use and timing of
migration, (4) genetic population structure. Volunteer will assist with
bird banding, blood sampling, monitoring color-banded birds and data
entry. Field work area is in southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch
meadow area in the north of The Netherlands. Volunteer and students will
live in the small, rustic village below the old sea dyke of Lake
IJsselmeer. Applicants must have good social skills, a driver license
and experience with bird observations. 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). A small
refund of these costs might be possible (depending on pending grant
applications). Applicants must be prepared for cold conditions requiring
warm outdoor gear, including thermowear, hats, and gloves. TO APPLY:
Please send a resume/CV, a cover letter addressing any relevant
experience, time available and two references with e-mail addresses
to(EM: y.i.verkuil AT rug.nl). For further info see:
http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/re\
searchstudies/migratimmune

PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP in shorebird ecology at University of Alaska,
Fairbanks. I am seeking a self-motivated and experienced doctoral
student to conduct research on spatial and temporal use of lagoons by
postbreeding shorebirds on Alaska´s North Slope. Research will involve
living at a remote, tent-based field camp from mid-Jul through early Sep
over 3 years. Fieldwork will involve capturing and marking birds (color
bands and VHF telemetry) to quantify movements and determine tenure
times, collecting and analyzing invertebrate food samples, and examining
spatial and temporal habitat preferences. The candidate must demonstrate
a strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and ability to live
in a remote camp in seriously inclement weather. Research experience
with capturing, handling, tracking, and identifying shorebirds is
preferred. Experience working in an arctic environment is highly
desirable. Good organizational ability and verbal/written communication
skills are essential. An M.S. in Biology/Wildlife Science is required.
The project will entail significant collaboration with agency biologists
to accomplish shared fieldwork and project goals. A Ph.D. stipend, plus
tuition and fees will be provided for 2+ years; additional funding may
be available. Starting date is Sep 2008; preliminary fieldwork this
coming summer is a possibility. To apply, please send an email that
includes a letter stating career goals, resume, scanned copies of
transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references
to DR. ABBY POWELL, Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 99775-7020 (EM: ffanp AT uaf.edu).

TWO FIELD INTERNS are needed for the Tropical Monitoring Avian
Productivity and Survivorship (TMAPS) Program. The Institute for Bird
Populations (IBP) is seeking two bird banding interns from 24 Mar to 19
Jul 2008 to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on
Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Field conditions include high
heat and humidity; exposure to intense sunlight; rocky, sharp, and
rugged terrain; regular exposure to bees and wasps, and possibly other
unpleasant tropical insects and critters. The position entails working 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 working independently in the field, and
a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing
landbirds using plumage characteristics. A valid passport and driver´s
license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to
apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS
protocol during an intensive training session in central California
beginning 24 Mar. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will
be responsible for setting up and operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting
stations, liaising with the CNMI DFW (Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands´ Division of Fish and Wildlife) contacts on Saipan, and
submitting monthly progress reports to IBP´s main office. Roundtrip
airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be
provided in addition to a per diem of $22 for 90 days in the field,
totaling $1,980 for the season. These positions are an opportunity to
expand your experience working independently in the field, and
individuals in these positions frequently have the opportunity to step
into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during subsequent
seasons. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and
email addresses of three references to AMY FINFERA, The Institute for
Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.( FX
415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EM: afinferaATbirdpop.org). Applications
will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) needed 24 Mar - 25 Jun 2008 for study of bird
communities along forested tributaries in the Appalachian Mountains of
Pennsylvania and West Virginia. One study area includes New River Gorge
National River (NERI) in southern West Virginia, and the other includes
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) in northeastern
Pennsylvania. 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. Personal
vehicle preferred, but not required. Reimbursement for mileage, housing,
and a total stipend of $4,050 will be provided. Send a cover letter
stating your interests with your preference (if any) for working at NERI
or DEWA, a resume that includes dates of relevant experience, and
contact information for three references that can describe your
abilities in the field to DR. BRADY MATTSSON, 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:
bjmatt AT uga.edu).

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS in behavioral ecology. I
am looking for motivated students to join my research group at the
University of Windsor to conduct PhD-level graduate research on the
behavioral ecology of vocal communication in birds. Research projects
are open-ended, but will involve extensive field work studying wild bird
populations in northern Ontario, Canada or in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Field research will involve applying innovative research technologies
such as interactive playback, multi-speaker playback, and multi-channel
array recording to study communication and mating strategies of wild
birds. Field work will be complemented by laboratory work and course
work in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of
Windsor in Ontario, Canada. Lab-based tools include Canada´s most
comprehensive sound analysis laboratory, a genetics laboratory, and
advanced GIS facilities. Funding will be provided though teaching
assistantships, research assistantships, or scholarships from the
University of Windsor. Qualifications: Applicants must be Canadian
citizens. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology or
psychology, experience with field ornithology or field biology, a love
of working outdoors in fairly remote locations, and a strong work ethic.
Experience with mist-netting and re-sighting color-banded birds is a
strong asset. Starting Dates: Field work will begin in Spring 2008. Lab
and course work will begin in Sep 2008. Contact Information: Interested
applicants should send an email to DR. DANIEL MENNILL (EM: dmennill AT
uwindsorDOTca). More details about these positions can be found at
http://www.uwindsor.ca/dmennill.

"SPRING MIGRATION WATCH" POSITION AVAILABLE: The New Jersey Audubon
Society´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 2008. Expect a
nine-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,
P.O. Box 553, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732 (EM: scott.barnes AT njaudubon.org,
URL: http://www.njaudubon.org, PH: 732-872-2500).

CREW LEADER (1) and RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (5) needed 15 Apr 2008 - 21 Jul
2008 to investigate avian nesting success and productivity in created
snags on commercial forests near Cottage Grove, OR (Lane and Douglas
Counties). Duties include monitoring use and nesting success for all
avian species using created snags; monitoring productivity with wireless
cavity cameras; vegetation sampling, including stand cruises to estimate
snag densities; and data entry/proofing. Position requires traversing
young (< 12 years) and older (> 50 years) commercial forest stands;
working in variable weather conditions; and ability to identify bird
species by sight. Work schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, and
involves driving on logging road systems using 4WD trucks. Crew leader
participates in field work and is responsible for safety, crew
supervision, delegating tasks, managing databases,
communication/coordination with principal investigators, and
daily/seasonal logistics. Principal investigators will locate housing
near Cottage Grove, OR, and pay $500/month of rent. Crew members will be
responsible for balance of monthly rent and utility bills. The community
and surrounding area are a mixture of public and privately owned
forests, agriculture, and exurban development. The heavily forested
landscape is typical of the western Oregon Cascades. Eugene/Springfield,
OR, are 25 minutes away by major highway. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants
with B.S. in wildlife science, biology, ecology, or natural resources
preferred, but not required. Top applicants will have a strong
commitment to safety, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and
previous experience with nest monitoring studies. Successful applicants
will be enthusiastic, hard-working, able to communicate and work safely
both independently and with other field technicians, be in good physical
condition (hike 5-6 miles/day), emotionally stable, and be able to
accurately record data in the field. Valid driver´s license and
pre-employment drug screen required. Top applicants will be interviewed
and hired prior to the final deadline, so early applications are
strongly encouraged. Applicants must provide a letter of interest (250
words or less), 1-2 page resume, and 3 references (with current phone
and email contact info) via email by 20 Jan 2008. Please send the cover
letter, resume, and references as a single Microsoft Word file named as
"LastName_FirstName_Snag". Salary: $13/hour (technicians); $16/hour
(crew leader). Employees safely completing the full term of the project
employment period (15 Apr - 21 Jul 2008) will be awarded a bonus ($600
technicians and $750 for crew leader). Last Date to Apply: 25 Jan 2008.
Contact: MATT HANE, Weyerhaeuser Company (EM: matt.hane AT
weyerhaeuser.com, PH: 541-741-5536)

M.SC. / PH.D. PROJECTS ON FOREST BIRDS - New Brunswick, Canada. Graduate
students are sought to participate in two ongoing studies on forest bird
response to different harvest treatments in Acadian and boreal forests
of New Brunswick, Canada. Both projects are conducted in collaboration
with forestry companies and involve the collection of demographic data
on songbird or woodpecker species. Banding and radio-tracking will also
be pursued on focal species. The study areas are located in remote
locations of northern New Brunswick, but camp facilities are provided by
partner companies. Candidates must be in good physical condition, they
must have prior experience in avian ecology, and they must be eligible
for a NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship. Knowledge of French is
not required. For more details, please contact MARC-ANDRÉ VILLARD,
PH.D., Canada Research Chair in Landscape Conservation, Université de
Moncton, Moncton, NB. (PH: 506-858-4334 / 4292, EM: marc-andre.villard
AT umoncton.ca, URL: http://www.umoncton.ca/conservation).

SHOREBIRD/WATERFOWL TECHNICIAN need from early Jan through the first
week of May (start and end dates flexible). Duties: You will help a
graduate student conduct surveys and time activity budgets on
wintering/migrating shorebirds and waterfowl in managed impoundments and
natural marshes. Surveys are done from blinds and kayaks. Most equipment
is provided. Work will take place at the Nemours Wildlife Foundation
(URL: http://www.nemourswildlifefoundation.org) and the ACE Basin
National Wildlife Refuge in Yemassee, SC. Free housing on a 10,000-acre
plantation and a work vehicle are provided. You will have the
opportunity to help out on other projects such as prescribed burning,
herbicide application, leading visiting groups around (once or twice in
the season), and possibly handling birds. Qualifications: Preference
will be given to someone who can ID shorebirds, however if you are a
competent birder yet unfamiliar with shorebirds, I will still consider
you. You must be independent and have a strong work ethic. Temperatures
range from very cold to very hot, humid, and buggy. You must also be
patient for the time activity budgets and tolerant of down time when
there aren't a lot of birds in the plots. Please send a resume and
letter of interest with "Avian Technician" in the subject line. Please
describe your bird ID skills. Contact info: GRETCHEN E. NAREFF (EM:
nareffg AT warnell.uga.edu).

FIELD ASSISTANTS-We are seeking 8 highly motivated ornithologists to
participate in a large-scale experimental study that investigates how
avian communities respond to juniper-pinyon pine invasions. Primary
study sites are replicated in isolated but scenic areas of Utah, Nevada,
and Idaho. (Additional avian census sampling occurs in northeastern CA
and eastern Oregon). Focal species include gray flycatcher, dusky
flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, brewer´s
sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Sampling
protocol consists of point counts, territory mapping, behavioral
observation, nest searching, target-netting and color-banding, and also
vegetation sampling. Preference will be given to energetic,
detail-oriented candidates with experience in songbird point-count
surveys, nest-searching, territory mapping and mist-netting. GIS
experience is also desirable for navigation and site selection purposes.
This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in
rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and long extended hours during some
periods of this research. Remote field conditions include exposure to
wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000
feet. The 8 positions are full-time, temporary employment, at the
following stations: 1) 30 miles south of Tooele, Utah, 2) 35 miles
southwest of Eureka, Nevada, 3) 60 miles south of Marsing, Idaho. We are
seeking one crew leader at the GG-7 level ($17.13/hour plus $18 field
per diem) starting 2 Apr to approximately 1 Sep 2008, and seven GG-6
field technicians ($15.42/hour plus $18 field per diem) starting 2 -15
Apr to approximately 1 Sep 2008. For the GG-7 position, applicants need
2 years and 9 months of field experience, or five years of
sub-professional work experience, or five years of college with courses
related to the work of the position to be filled (with 18 hours of
graduate level coursework). In addition, incumbent must be experienced
in bird banding, at least 3 months, and surveying songbirds, at least 3
months. For the GG-6 position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of
field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work
of the position to be filled, plus 3 months songbird survey experience.
For inquiries related to the positions, please contact KEVIN GLUECKERT
(PH: 208-559-1685; EM: kglueckert AT usgs.gov) or MATTHIAS LEU (EM:
208-426-2598). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating
position, grade (GG-6 or GG-7), and location applying for; 2) resume
including professional experience (** PLEASE ** indicate starting and
ending dates with hours per week worked for each position), 3) three
references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial
transcripts are acceptable). Application can be sent via mail to RHONDA
DART (PH: 208-426-5207), USGS, Snake River Field Station, 970 Lusk St.,
Boise ID 83706, or via email (EM: rhonda_dart AT usgs.gov). Applications
must be received by 17 Dec 2007.

COLONIAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed approximately Mar-Jul
2008 (exact dates flexible/TBA) to study TERNS AND BLACK SKIMMERS on
barrier islands along the Gulf coast of Louisiana. A beautiful place to
be in the summer! The project will involve nest monitoring, habitat
sampling, predator transects, and behavioral observations. We will be
working on islands that currently host large mixed-species breeding
colonies of seabirds, as well as on islands where we will attempt to
establish new colonies with the aid of decoys and sound recordings.
Qualifications: Ability to spend long hours in the field under hot and
humid conditions, patience, and ability to live amicably in remote field
housing with 3 other researchers required. Prior field work, especially
with colonial seabirds preferred; boat handling experience a major plus.
Pay rate will be $8/hour and housing will be provided. Please send
letter of interest, resume, and names, phone numbers, and emails of 3
references to: CECILIA LEUMAS (EM: cleuma1 AT lsu.edu). Applications
will be accepted until 1 Jan or until positions are filled.

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (5) needed for study of riparian bird communities in
the desert southwest. The primary objective of the study is to quantify
the extent to which ground and surface water levels influence the
abundance, diversity, and reproductive success of breeding birds
inhabiting low-elevation riparian woodlands in southeastern Arizona.
Study sites include biologically diverse areas such as Rincon Creek,
Cienega Creek, Arivaca Creek, Hot Springs Creek, and the San Pedro
River. Duties will include: conducting point-count surveys, locating and
monitoring nests, sampling vegetation and surface water, sampling aerial
arthropods, and measuring nestling growth rates. Applicants should be in
good physical condition, have a valid drivers license (and clean driving
record), and be willing to work long hours in the field. Preference
given to applicants with experience locating nests and identifying
southwestern birds by sight and sound, especially during point-count
surveys. Ability to withstand hot conditions desirable. Positions will
run from approximately late-Mar to Aug. $1,750/month with housing
provided near Tucson. Additional housing (or car camping) provided at
other field sites. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with
numerous avian field research techniques and work in some of the most
beautiful areas of the southwestern U.S. Send resume (with names, phone
numbers, and email addresses of 3 references) by email (preferred) or by
mail to: DOMINIC LAROCHE, Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research
Unit, 325 Biological Sciences East, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
85721 (EM:: dlaroche AT email.arizona.edu).

SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST--Agency: Texas A&M University, Location:
South-central Texas. Job Description: Seasonal Field Biologists (up to
6) needed, early Mar to late Jun. This project focuses on monitoring the
federally endangered golden-cheeked warbler and its response to highway
and construction noise and disturbance. Work will be conducted on
privately-owned land. Seasonal field biologists will be expected to work
5 to 6 days per week. Duties include: conducting point count and
transect surveys for all avian species, nest searching, behavioral
observations, acoustic sampling, possibly some vegetation sampling, and
data entry. Requirements: experience in wildlife biology or closely
related field; ability to accurately collect field data with strong
attention to detail; begin work early in the morning (0500); maintain a
positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants,
steep terrain, normal daily temperatures of over 90ÌŠF, intense sun,
navigating through thick and thorny brush; ability to operate 4X4
trucks; patience and focus needed to quietly observe and follow birds
for long periods of time; good eyesight and hearing; must be comfortable
working on private land and occasionally interacting with landowners;
must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants
with experience: identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching,
navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft Access, Excel,
ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or related field.
Pay: $1,600/month Housing will be provided near Leakey, TX. Positions
will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Please write
"Seasonal field biologist" in the subject line of your email and include
your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume
(including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably by email) to:
MELISSA LACKEY (EM: melissalackey AT neo.tamu.edu). If you can not
submit an application by email, please mail it to: MELISSA LACKEY,
Graduate Assistant, 210 Nagle Hall, TAMU 2258, College Station, TX
77843-2258.

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