VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS needed for study of an altitudinal migrant in
Costa Rica.
This study will assess the association of timing and location of
migration in the White-ruffed
Manakin with 3 factors potentially explaining their movement patterns.
We will work at 3
elevations, mist-netting, measuring fruit production, quantifying
arthropod abundances, and
conducting an artificial nest predation experiment. Conditions are
almost always wet, and
accommodations range from cushy to remote camping. This work will begin
mid Jan 2004
and continue until mid Nov 2004. Assistants should be willing to commit
to at least 3
months during this period. Applicants should have excellent personal
skills and mist-netting
experience. Prior experience in the tropics, botanical and/or
entomological knowledge, musical
skills, Spanish, and out-doors-(wo)man-ship all are pluses, but not
required. I will cover all
station fees, food and accommodation. Please send a letter stating why
you are interested in this
position, a resume, and the names, emails and phone numbers of 3
references to ALICE BOYLE
at Dept of EEB, University of Arizona, BSW room 310, P.O. Box 210088,
Tucson AZ
85721-0088 or (preferably) via email(EM: alboyle@...

 

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RESEARCH TECHNICIANS needed to assist in Puerto Rico with the third year
of a study concerning the wintering ecology of northern waterthrush.
Duties include mist netting, bird banding/bleeding, radio telemetry,
invertebrate sampling, and habitat measurements. Must be willing to
work long hours six days a week and to be muddy most of that time.
Occasional work from sea kayak also required. Proficiency with mist nets
and bird banding/bleeding required. Experience with other above duties
preferred, but willing to train. Transportation, housing, food, and
small stipend provided. Positions will be for 3 months starting mid-Jan
2004. Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to JOSEPH SMITH,
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, PO Box 28, 647 Contees Wharf
Rd 21037-0028, or preferably by e-mail (EM: smithjoe@...) by 30 Nov
2003.

 

 

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