LABORATORY ASSISTANT NEEDED. The Wildlife Conservation Society is
seeking a lab assistant for an ongoing study of the body
composition/energetic condition of Neotropical migrant passerines killed
by collisions with buildings in New York City during migration. Duties
include measuring study specimens, running samples through chemical fat
extraction equipment, and entering data into Excel. Previous experience
using fat extraction equipment is not necessary; the procedure is simple
and training will be provided. Analyses will be conducted at WCS's
Animal Health Center at the Bronx Zoo (Bronx, NY). This is a volunteer
position with the possibility of a small stipend. It is a great
opportunity to acquire new laboratory skills. Dates of the position are
very flexible; however a commitment of a minimum of one month is
expected due to the training time involved. If interested, please send
(email preferred) a resume/CV, a short cover letter, and one reference
to: CHAD SEEWAGEN (EM: cseewagen AT wcs.org), Bronx Zoo Department of
Ornithology, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY, 10460.

BIRD BANDING INTERNS (8) needed for the MAWS (Monitoring Avian Winter
Survival) program. The MAWS program monitors survivorship of wintering
landbirds in the southeastern United States. Interns will be paired with
a partner to run six MAWS stations on one of four military installations
located in NC, GA, and AR. Prior mist-netting and banding experience is
strongly desired but not strictly required. All internships include an
intensive 11-day training period in mist-netting, banding, aging, and
sexing small landbirds. Good physical condition and an ability to
tolerate sometimes difficult field conditions and pre-dawn mornings are
required. Dates of internship: 12 Oct 2006 – 21 Mar 2007. Interns will
be given an 11-day holiday break, extending from 23 Dec 2006 to 2 Jan
2007. Shared housing and a per diem for food and other out-of-pocket
expenses of $25 per work day for a total of 110 work days ($2,750 for
the entire season) will be provided. Interns willing to use their
vehicle for travel to the work sites are especially needed. Mileage will
be reimbursed at $0.33 per mile for all work-related travel. To apply,
send (email preferred) a completed MAWS application form, cover letter,
current resume, and email addresses and phone numbers of two references
to KELLY GORDON (EM: kgordon AT birdpop.org) at The Institute for Bird
Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Pt. Reyes Station, CA, 94956. Application
form and more information about the positions are available on our
website (URL: http://www.birdpop.org). Positions are open until filled,
interviews and hiring will begin 7 August 2006. For more information,
call Kelly at (415) 663-1436.

FIELD TECHNICIANS (8-16) to conduct searches for birds underneath
communication towers in Arkansas. All study sites are located within 30
miles of the following cities in Arkansas: Blytheville, Conway,
Fayetteville, Forrest City, Fort Smith, Harrison, Hot Springs,
Jonesboro, Little Rock, Mountain Home, Newport, Paragould, Pine Bluff,
Russellville, and Stuttgart. Duties include setting up transects,
searching for and collecting carcasses along transects, and data entry.
Technicians are expected to work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday,
with Saturday and Sunday off. Typically, technicians will spend 1.5-2
hours searching each study site daily. Anticipated involvement with this
project is 8 - 20 hours per week, depending on the number of sites
assigned and drive time. Wages are $7.00/hour plus some mileage
reimbursement. Must provide own transportation to study sites. Searches
will begin 15 minutes before sunrise on scheduled work days. Preference
will be given to technicians who are available to search more than one
study site. Study season begins on Monday, 11 Sep 2006 and will continue
through 6 Oct 2006. The only requirements for this position are access
to a vehicle, a keen eye for finding small birds on the ground, and a
willingness to get up and outside before the sun! To apply, please send
a letter expressing your interest in the project, a resume or CV, and a
list of three references to (e-mail only): ERIN MACCHIA, (EM:
erin.macchia AT smail.astate.edu) . Applications will be reviewed until
all positions have been filled.

ECOLOGIST – Great Eastern Ecology, Inc. a rapidly growing 15 employee
ecological consulting firm is looking for an experienced ecologist to
join our New York City-based practice. The candidate should have a
minimum of 5 years professional experience. Bachelors' degree required,
Master's degree preferred in ecology, biology, plant sciences,
environmental sciences, or a closely related field. The candidate should
be willing to work in a variety of settings including highly urbanized
areas, contaminated sites and extremely remote locations. Your job
duties will be broad and will include a mixture of ecologically-oriented
studies, habitat and wetland restoration planning, design, and
monitoring, and generating a variety of reports. You should be a strong
communicator - able to write and speak well as you will be attending
meetings with our clients and the public. Developing your own clients
will also be part of this career. You need to be able to work in a
dynamic and demanding environment and be willing to work for clients in
the public and private sectors. Great Eastern Ecology, Inc. is a firm
experiencing explosive growth and your role will be to provide strong
technical leadership and mentoring within the company. The position
comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send your
resume along with a cover letter and three references to EM: jobs AT
geeinc.net) or via fax to 212 496-4034. At this point we ask you not to
call. You may learn more about our firm at
http://www.greateasternecology.com

TWO FULL TIME WETLAND TECHNICIANS NEEDED for avian, herpetofaunal, and
vegetation surveys in Kissimmee, Florida. Technicians will be working on
Lake Tohopekaliga in central Florida to conduct avian surveys from a
blind, trap and record fish and herpetofauna, and collect monthly
vegetation samples for further analysis in the lab. You will also be
expected to enter and manage data, so some Excel and/or Access
experience would be a bonus. Workers must be able to tolerate variable
working conditions from very cold morning boat rides in winter to
grueling heat in the summer. Must also be willing to work long days,
from sunrise to sunset, get wet and muddy, do some heavy lifting, and be
comfortable working in the same environment as snakes and alligators.
Field work can be very strenuous at times, so this is not a position for
the frail!! You will probably be based out of Gainesville, FL with all
field work in Kissimmee, FL but there may be a possibility of living in
Kissimmee. A valid driver's license is required. You will be driving
airboats on a busy lake, so some boating experience is a plus.
Southeastern wetland bird identification is preferred. Pay is $10/hr
full time, temporary position. A two month trial period is required,
before longer term employment is determined. Positions typically last
about a year with a chance for extension, possibly graduate school if
interested. Lodging may or may not be provided. One position starts
immediately, the other will start around late Aug or early Sep 2006.
Those without any field experience need not apply. This position
requires experience, dedication and sweat!!! Deadline for submissions is
18 Aug 2006. Please email resume with relevant work experience, and a
cover letter to CAROLYN ENLOE, (EM: enloecm AT ufl.edu).

FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed Sep and Oct 2006 at Cape Lookout National
Seashore, NC for a study on the effects of off-road vehicles on the
behavior and habitat use of migrating shorebirds. This is an excellent
opportunity to live on a barrier island and observe a variety of birds
during fall migration. Duties will primarily include surveying
shorebirds, conducting behavioral observations of Sanderlings, some data
entry, and lots of ATV driving. Candidates must be dependable,
responsible, willing to work long hours and an irregular schedule, and
able to successfully work and live with others. Previous experience with
bird identification and surveying is preferred. Housing, ATV training,
and a stipend of $1000/month will be provided. Please email (preferred)
a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for 3
references to (EM: nmtarr AT unity.ncsu.edu) or send to NATHAN TARR,
Department of Zoology, Campus Box 7617, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC 27695. Applications will be accepted until 10 Aug 2006.

PH.D. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP on Eastern Wild Turkeys. Through a
collaborative effort among the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas A&M University, we are
seeking a Ph.D. student to perform a research project on Eastern wild
turkey metapopulation dynamics in East Texas. Unlike other regions,
where successful wild turkey reintroductions have been a highlight of
modern wildlife management, similar success has not been observed in
East Texas. Specifically, through collaboration with other graduate
students, the successful candidate will develop an interactive,
geospatially and biologically linked database, to guide habitat
management, develop viable reintroduction strategies, and coordinate
harvest management assessments to maintain a harvestable, viable, and
persistent Eastern wild turkey population throughout East Texas.
Qualifications: M. S. in Wildlife Science/Management, Ecology, Biology,
Zoology or closely related field. A strong work ethic, leadership, and
ability to work both independently and as a key element of an
interdisciplinary research team required. Good organizational, verbal
and written communication skills essential. Research interest/experience
with upland gamebirds, geospatial techniques, wildlife ecology,
behavior, and/or physiology preferred. Minimum 3.00 G.P.A. and 1000 GRE
scores. Stipend/Salary: Approximately $20,000 / year for a 12 month
assistantship (includes insurance), for 3 years. Nonresident tuition
waived, but resident tuition fees apply. Start between 1 Sep 2006 and 1
Jan 2007 Application Period: 10 Jul 2006 until suitable candidate is
found. To Apply: Either via email or regular mail, send application,
including cover letter stating research interests and career goals;
resume/CV, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, reprints, and 3 letters
of reference (may be mailed separately) to: DR. WARREN C. CONWAY, Arthur
Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6109 (EM: wconway AT sfasu.edu, PH:
936-468-2090).

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 mid-Feb and through the end of May and from the beginning of
Aug until the end of Dec. The minimum length of stay is usually 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. The Primary Bander will have extensive experience
operating a capture station and can be awarded up to half their airfare
to and from San José, Costa Rica. Latin American Volunteers are
especially encouraged and may be eligible for 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/ccc-costarica.htm). 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
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/wildlife/birdmon/landbird/tortuguero/
Positions will be open until filled. Please send (email preferred) a
resume highlighting your bird banding experience, ability with Spanish,
dates available, three references and any questions to PABLO A. HERRERA,
(EM: paherrera AT fs.fed.us), or DR. C. JOHN RALPH, (EM: cjr2 AT
humboldt.edu, PH: 707-825-2923, FX: 707-825-2901), U.S. Forest Service,
Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521.

BANDING INTERNSHIPS, this Fall. The Redwood Sciences Laboratory is
seeking enthusiastic individuals to participate in our long-term
landbird research for all or part of August through October. We are
studying population and demographic trends, migration patterns, and
habitat relationships in the Klamath Bioregion of northwest California
and southern Oregon. The Lab is the center of the Klamath Demographic
Network, the most concentrated regional network of constant-effort
banding stations in North America. Participants will assist in operating
several monitoring stations. There will also be opportunities for small
owl banding/surveys, and aquatic bird surveys. For more information
about our projects, please visit our website at
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/wildlife/birdmon/landbird/ . Applicants
should have a keen interest in birds, natural history and field biology.
Strong applicants will have good bird identification skills, and
passerine mist netting and banding experience. Work can include mist
netting, bird censuses, vegetation surveys, data input, and other duties
as required. A valid driver's license is required. The position offers
an excellent opportunity for experience in a wide variety of landbird
monitoring skills. The Lab's banding protocols closely follow guidelines
set by the North American Banding Council. Certified Banding Trainers
will conduct workshops and field training. Housing and a stipend of
$20.00 per day are provided. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and
contact information for three former supervisors immediately (email
preferred) to PABLO A. HERRERA, (EM: paherrera AT fs.fed.us), or DR. C.
JOHN RALPH, (EM: cjr2 AT humboldt.edu), U.S. Forest Service, Redwood
Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521 (PH:
707-825-2923; FX: 707-825-2901).

SEABIRD EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS POSTDOC at Smithsonian Institution – A
postdoctoral research position conducting genetic and phylogeographic
analyses of seabirds is available in the Genetics Program of the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The position is available for
one year, with the possibility of additional years. We will be
investigating genetic structure and systematics of a variety of seabird
taxa in different geographic regions. Applicants should have a
background in molecular (PCR, DNA sequencing and microsatellite
analysis) methods and phylogeographic and phylogenetic analyses.
Experience in seabird biology/genetics is a plus. Some fieldwork in
coastal regions and oceanic islands is expected. Please send a letter of
application detailing your experience, a full curriculum vitae, examples
of your work (pdfs), and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses of at least two references who know your work and abilities.
Email application materials to Dr. ROB FLEISCHER (EM: fleischerr AT
si.edu), DR. BETTY ANNE SCHREIBER (EM: SchreiberE AT aol.com) and DR.
TERRY CHESSER (EM: chessert AT si.edu). The position will begin no later
than Jan 2007. Review of applications will begin on 1 Sep 2006.

WILDLIFE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN position in grouse ecology at Kansas State
University. A 1-year senior research technician position, starting 15
Aug, is available at Kansas State University to assist in a study of the
impacts of wind power development on Greater Prairie-chickens. Research
technician will aid in the live-trapping, observation, radio-telemetry
and genetic sampling of prairie grouse in the Flint Hills region of
eastern Kansas. Responsibilities will include participation in field
research, data entry, and lab analyses. Applicant must have a bachelor's
degree in wildlife science, natural resources, or related field and
previous experience as a wildlife technician. Must be motivated and have
experience working independently with minimal supervision conducting
field research. Previous experience with field research in avian
ecology, ATV and GPS use, data base use, and landowner interaction is
preferred. Salary is $1,300/month and housing is provided. Interested
individuals should send a cover letter outlining past research
experience, a detailed curriculum vitae, and contact information for
three references to LANCE MCNEW, Division of Biology, 232 Ackert Hall,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901 (PH: 785-532-5832,
FAX: 785-532-6653, EM: lbmcnew AT ksu.edu). Applications by e-mail are
preferred, and will be accepted until position is filled.

BACKGROUND:
I am looking for two dedicated volunteers to assist with the data collection for
the second field season of my doctoral research project.  The aim of this
project is to assess the responses of the South Island Hector's dolphins
(Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori) to vessel activity (including tourism
operations) in Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Akaroa Harbour is
part of the Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary.

I am looking for enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable individuals who possess
a strong interest in marine mammals to assist me for a 2 month-period:
28/10/06-28/12/06 or 01/02/07-31/03/07.

Field work can be demanding but you will have a great opportunity to observe the
smallest and rarest marine dolphin in the world in a unique environment. This is
also an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in relation to
observations/field work with marine mammals. Such experience will prove valuable
to anyone hoping to pursue a career in marine mammal science, animal behaviour
and eco-tourism.

FIELD WORK:
Field work will involve both land-based and boat-based surveys of Hector's
dolphins. Land observations will be carried out from various sites around Akaroa
Harbour and Banks Peninsula. Some of the locations of the field sites are more
remote than others. Boat-based observations will be done from several tour
operator vessels, which operate from Akaroa.

The hands-on work will involve mainly behavioural observations of dolphins. From
land, dolphins and vessels movement and interactions will be determined using a
theodolite and recorded with a laptop using real time theodolite tracking system
(Cyclops (c) 2004 University of Newcastle). Data will be collected both in the
absence and presence of vessels. Boat-based work will consist of behavioural
observations and photo-identification.

Volunteers should be prepared to work long hours and be expected to participate
in data collection, data entry and general logistical support.

LOCATION:
Banks Peninsula is a unique place, home to many marine mammal species and other
wildlife. Check out Akaroa website: http://www.akaroa.com/ for more information
of the area.

EXPECTED COSTS:
There is no fee for this project. Accommodation and transportation to the field
sites will be provided. However, volunteers might be required to participate in
food expenses. Volunteers will also have to fund their own travel to Akaroa or
alternatively to Christchurch.

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
-       Be responsible, independent, and conscientious.
-       Be enthusiastic, have a good team spirit and genuine interest
in marine mammals.
-       Have a background in biology, marine science, animal behaviour
or a related field.
-       Have previous field experience in both behavioural observations and
photo-identification with dolphins (essential).
-       Have good communication skills,
-       Have good English language skills
-       Have basic IT skills
-       Have a driving licence.

APPLICATIONS
Applications should include:
-       Current CV or resume, with a picture of yourself
-       Details of your availability
-       Contact details of at least one referee
-       A brief description of yourself including your interest in
marine mammals and
what you may hope to gain from this experience.

Additional questions or enquiries can also be made to the email address provided
below.

If you are interested, please send your application by email or regular mail to
Emmanuelle Martinez at:


Akaroa Research on Effects of Vessel Activity (A.R.E.V.A. Project)
Coastal Marine Research Group (INR)
Oteha Rohe Campus, Building 5
Massey University at Albany
Private Bag 102 904
North Shore MSC
New Zealand
Email: areva @paradise.net.nz


The deadline for applications is August 20th 2006.

Thanks.
Emmanuelle


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PhD Candidate
C-MRG/Ecololy and Conservation Group (INR)
Building 5, Gate 4
Oteha Rohe, Albany Campus
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
North Shore MSC
New Zealand

Phone: +64 21760411 (mobile)
       +64 9 414 0800 ext 41127 (University Marine Mammal Lab)
Fax:   +64 9 443 9790 (University)
Email: E.Martinez@...
C-MRG http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz
Ecology and Conservation Group http://www.massey.ac.nz/~dhbrunto/home.htm

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Volunteers required for successful Whale watching and Shark cage
diving company.

Dyer Island cruises is a highly successful Whale watching company
based in Gansbaai, South Africa. Volunteers are needed to help guide
and assist with photo-id work of the Southern Right Whales, Humpback
and Bottlenose Dolphins. Dyer Island Cruises is heavily involved with
local conservation work, funding various projects over the years
including attending cetacean strandings, seal and sea bird rescues and
introducing a penguin nesting box scheme to help the local population
of African penguins. As a volunteer you could be directly involved
with this.

Accommodation and food allowance will be provided. For more
information see the website:

http://www.dyer-island-cruises.co.za/

or email bookings@...

Marine Dynamics is a the sister organisation to Dyer Island Cruises
and is a White shark cage diving company working directly with the
conservation group the White Shark Trust. The Trust has researchers on
the vessel Shark Fever on a daily basis. You will be working in and
around the world famous "Shark Alley" seen on many television
programmes. A volunteer is required as videographer onboard. This will
involve filming the sharks underwater from the boat.

Accommodation and food allowance will be provided. For more
information see the website:

http://www.sharkwatchsouthafrica.com/

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Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

MARINE MAMMAL COURSES 2006

Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland



ACTIVITIES:

Boat Based Survey Techniques

A day out on 65ft yacht Silurian to learn about marine life survey
techniques from our science team, and a chance to see a number of
marine animals. Survey Techniques include:
Identifying different marine mammals (whales, dolphins, porpoises,
grey and common seals)
Estimating distance of animals from the boat
Photo identification - how to identify individual animals
Acoustic surveys - the use of a hydrophone to identify different
marine mammal species

Land Based Survey Techniques

Spend an afternoon finding out what signs to look for when spotting
cetaceans from shore; how to identify what you see; how land based
surveys differ from boat based surveys and why they are important in
cetacean monitoring; how to use survey equipment to monitor boat and
cetacean movements.



Marine life biology

Learn first hand about the local marine life with a make-shift
aquarium containing a variety of different marine animals - different
varieties of crabs, lobster, starfish etc.



Plankton Identification

Plankton are at the source of the whole marine ecosystem, collect
plankton samples and identify your catch under microscopes. Learn
about the rich biodiversity of the area and why the Hebrides has such
productive waters.



Presentations:

Different cetacean species present in UK waters and how to identify each of them

Marine mammal behaviour, biology, ecology and acoustics

The research carried out through the Trust and how you can get involved



Discussions on topics of interest (dependent on participants) e.g.

Marine pollution and other marine conservation topics

Threats to local cetaceans

Marine national parks

Fisheries

Etc.



Practicalities



DATES: (3 nights)

March: Friday 24 - Sunday 26

April: Wednesday 12 - Friday 14

July: Sunday 9 - Tuesday 11  1/3 discount on last minute spaces for
members of marmam

September: Saturday 2 - Monday 4



GROUP SIZE:

6-9 persons

Course not suitable for children, all persons should be over 18



SUITABILITY:

The course is aimed at all who have an interest in marine life and
wish to know more. Past participants have ranged from wildlife
enthusiasts to those with PhD experience - all of whom have enjoyed
and benefited from the course.



This particular course is not suitable for children.  All persons
should be aged over 18.

Please note that the boat is not equipped for wheelchairs, and is not
suitable for those with poor balance or those who require assistance
to stand.



ACCOMMODATION:

Bunk house accommodation can be provided at a cost of £12 per night:
One room with 6 beds, one with 4 beds, en-suite showers in each room,
self-catering kitchen facilities, small TV room, local pub within a
minute's walk.

A list of B&B's can be provided for those who wish to find their own
accommodation



FOOD:

We provide the bunkhouse with basic foods such as bread, margarine,
spreads, milk, cereals, teas, coffee, sugar, flour, seasonings etc …
We will not be providing full meals. There is a fully equipped kitchen
in the bunkhouse and a pub that serves meals is located around the
corner.



COST:

The 2 day, 3 night course is:

£150 per person – excluding accommodation (The last minute spaces in
July are £100 per person)

Accommodation is £12 per night extra.



To book please contact Fiona Quarmby the course co-ordinator
at:volunteercoordinator@... phone us on 01688 302620 Weekdays
between 10am-6pm.


Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
28 Main Street
Tobermory
Isle of Mull
Argyll
PA75 6NU
Tel: 01688 302620
Fax: 01688 302728
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Job Number: 8017 (Classification: Volunteer Openings)
Title: Volunteer Field Assistant- Tropical Forest Ecology
Agency:
Location: Ecuador- Yasuni National Park
Job Description: I am looking for a volunteer field assistant for a
project in Amazonian Ecuador from approximately August 1 to October 1
2006. An earlier return date may be possible to accommodate academic
schedules. The project is focused on understanding the importance of
different ecological processes in maintaining tree species diversity
in Amazon. The primary duties of the volunteer will be collecting data
on leaf ecophysiological characters, recording data in the field,
drying and weighing samples, and entering data.

To apply:
Please send a resume or CV, contact information of three references,
and a letter highlighting your interest and experience. Applications
will be accepted through June 4th or until the position is filled.
This position is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in
gaining research experience in the tropics prior to applying to
graduate school.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a background in one or
more of the following: ecology, plant physiology, plant systematics,
natural history or tropical biology. The volunteer must be willing to
work and hike long hours in hot, humid and insect rich rainforest
conditions. Proficiency in spanish is strongly desired, as is
experience living or working in remote settings. Above all, the
volunteer must be flexible, have a healthy sense of humor, and have a
strong attention to detail.
Salary:  All in- country food, lodging and travel expenses
Last Date to apply: October 1, 2006
Contact: Nathan Kraft
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ON COASTAL ISLANDS available during fall 2006 (20
Aug - 28 Oct 2006) to help the Atlantic Bird Observatory monitor
migration. Our research stations are located on two islands situated in
southern Nova Scotia, Canada. Bon Portage Island is an Important Bird
Area and supports a very large Leach's Storm-Petrel colony (over 50,000
breeding pairs). Seal Island is well known by birding communities as
being a hotspot for vagrants. Our research primarily focuses on
assessing migratory stop-over patterns of passerines. However, there are
also raptor, seabird, seaduck, shorebird and waterfowl movements
detected. This research involves daily mist-netting, banding and census.
An intensive training period on mist-netting, handling techniques and
banding is included. Depending on experience, there will also be
opportunity to assist with other avian research studies occurring
on-site (e.g., assessment of migratory orientation and radar/acoustic
studies to track migrating birds). Applicants should have a basic
knowledge of biology and ornithology, a willingness to work long hours
while living in remote field camps, and be able to work well with
others. For long-term volunteers (more than one month) food and
accommodations are provided. For short-term volunteers (less than one
month) there is a $10/day charge for food and housing. To apply send a
resume to TRINA FITZGERALD, Atlantic Bird Observatory, Acadia
University, Dept. of Biology, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
(FX: 902-585-1059, EM: trina.fitzgerald AT acadiau.ca). Please see our
website for more details on the position and application requirements:
http://landscape.acadiau.ca/abo/ or contact Trina Fitzgerald for more
information.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR to conduct programs within New Mexico featuring
live birds of prey. We offer a wide variety of age-appropriate programs,
ranging from school presentations (including year-long, repeat visits to
classrooms in rural schools, in which the educator and classroom teacher
work with students to implement an on-the-ground conservation project)
to a range of corporate and adult education programs. Applicants should
have a background in biology and/or working with children. Duties
include raptor care, public outreach booths, curriculum preparation,
publicity, and volunteer coordination. Some weekends and evenings may be
required. Some travel will be necessary and applicants must have their
own car. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits. Starting
salary $23,000. Start date: 1 Aug 2006. Please send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and three references to GAIL GARBER, Hawks Aloft,
Inc., PO Box 10028, Albuquerque, NM 87184 (EM: gail AT hawksaloft.org).

VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS needed for research project on
breeding biology and behavior of communally-nesting Smooth-Billed Anis
(Cuckoo family) in dry tropical thorn scrub forest of South-Western
Puerto Rico. Two volunteers needed from 15 Sep 2006 to early Jan 2007
(dates are flexible), minimum commitment is 3 months. General
Description: Successful applicants will primarily assist with
mist-netting, trapping, marking and conducting behavioral observations
(using radio-telemetry, telescope or binoculars). Qualifications: Most
importantly must be interested, self-motivated, independent, and willing
to work seven days a week, early mornings and long hours in hot (but
dry) and sunny field conditions. We will fit time off according to
interest/data timing. Other assets include being able to distinguish
colored leg bands at a distance in the field and ability to learn new
skills quickly (use of radio-telemetry equipment, GPS, and mist-nets).
Prior experience with birds preferred but not required. Assistants must
fund their own travel to and from Mayaguez Puerto Rico, however travel
within Puerto Rico to the field sites, food and lodging are provided.
Email (preferred) or write to: Dr. JAMES S. QUINN, McMaster University,
Department of Biology, Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8S 4K1; (EM: quinn AT
mcmaster.ca). Please include a summary of your background, your reasons
for applying for this position and the names and email addresses of up
to 3 references (if possible) who can fairly evaluate your
qualifications. Applicants must be highly motivated and in good physical
condition. This is an excellent opportunity for recent undergraduates
considering graduate school or anyone interested in building skills in
avian behavioral research.

FIELD RESEARCH INTERNS (4) needed to start in late Aug or early Sep for
3-4 months of work on the Palila Restoration Project on the Big Island
of Hawaii. Research efforts will focus on the Palila (Loxioides
bailleui), an endangered finch-billed honeycreeper located on the upper
slopes of Mauna Kea. Twenty-eight Palila were translocated from the west
slope to Mauna Kea to the north slope in Spring 2006 with the goal of
establishing a second population. The focus of this internship will be
to monitor the new population through resighting banded Palila, and
mist-netting and tracking birds with radio telemetry equipment. Interns
will also assist with predator trapping efforts and vegetation surveys.
Field work involves strenuous hiking over steep, uneven terrain (lava),
long field days in intense UV, and camping at remote locations at high
elevation (7,000 to 9,000 feet) in dry, dusty, conditions. The field
sites are a difficult 1-2 hr drive over a 4WD road, and require living
in primitive camps. Desired Qualifications: previous ornithological
field experience, excellent observational skills, experience in
identifying birds by sight and sound, capability of performing physical
tasks including hiking across difficult terrain and carrying heavy
packs, and a background in wildlife biology or related field. Applicants
should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, enjoy working with others in
close quarters, and have a good sense of humor. Benefits include:
$400/month stipend, housing and field gear, beautiful sunsets from the
mountain, exposure to rare Hawaiian birds, and a chance to explore the
incredible diversity of the Big Island on your weekends (snorkeling,
surfing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, birding, etc.) Applicants must
provide their own airfare to Hilo, Hawaii. To apply, email a cover
letter, resume, and at least 3 references (with phone numbers and email
addresses) who can attest to the quality of your field skills to: ROB
STEPHENS (EM: rstephens AT usgs.gov) Please apply by 7 Jul 2006.

VOLUNTEER FIELD WORKERS needed for the upcoming breeding season of
critically endangered Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis) in the
Llanos de Moxos, Bolivia. The World Parrot Trust has been conducting
conservation efforts for this species since 2002 aimed at increasing
breeding success. Duties include conducting nest searches, guarding
active nests from nest predators and performing periodic health checks
of nestlings. Field workers will be required to access nest cavities
using single rope climbing methods and endure primitive field
conditions. The Llanos de Moxos is a mosaic of native grasslands, forest
islands and cerrado habitats comparable to the Pantanal in the rich
wildlife it possesses. Giant anteaters, Jabiru storks and brown caiman
are seen regularly. Applicants with previous field experience with birds
and decent Spanish skills will be given preference. Field workers must
be prepared to commit to the project for a minimum of three months
either from Aug-Oct 2006 or Nov 2006 to Jan2007. Volunteers will be
responsible for covering travel costs to Trinidad, Beni, Bolivia. Room
and board will be provided. Please send a current resume with 2
references in electronic form to: kyle AT worldparrottrust.org and
specify which study period you are applying to. Individuals interested
in applying to this position are strongly advised to check the cost of
flights from their native country to Bolivia prior to applying to the
position.

LEAD RAPTOR MIGRATION OBSERVER(S) (1-2 positions) needed to conduct
daily, standardized migration counts in Washington and Arizona. Projects
will run between 26 Aug and 31 Oct 2006. Applicants must have good
eyesight, be in good physical condition, be able to endure long hours in
the field and variable weather, have demonstrated birding and
raptor-in-flight I.D. skills, and must be able to work well in a team
environment. Weather permitting; all observers will work six days per
week in teams of 2 or 3, supplemented when possible by other crewmembers
and qualified volunteers. Project site is a high-elevation remote area,
experience highly variable weather, and require camping on site. All
crewmembers must supply their own camping gear; otherwise, basic housing
will be provided. Observers will work as volunteers receiving a
non-taxable daily per diem of $32-35/day ($960-1100/month), a $150
site-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work related
travel. Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with
phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably
by email (EM: mneal AT hawkwatch.org) or by regular mail to MIKE NEAL,
HawkWatch International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake
City, UT 84115. Visit http://www.hawkwatch.org for project descriptions
and past technical reports. Positions are open until filled.

LEAD RAPTOR MIGRATION BANDER/TELEMETRY EXPERT (1-2 positions) needed for
fall projects in Wyoming. Projects will run from late 26 Aug through 31
Oct 2006. Applicants must have experience with the application of
backpack telemetry units on larger avian species. Applicants must have
experience with bird capture, handling, and banding techniques,
preferably involving raptors. Experience with trapping raptors at a
migration banding stations a plus. Applicants must be in good physical
condition, be able to endure long hours in the field and variable
weather, and must be able to work well in a team environment. Weather
permitting; all banders will work six days per week in teams of 2 to 5,
supplemented when possible by other crewmembers and qualified
volunteers. All projects are in high-elevation remote areas, experience
highly variable weather, and require camping on site. All crewmembers
must supply their own camping gear. Banders will work as volunteers
receiving a non-taxable daily per diem of $38-40/day ($1150-1200/month;
possibly higher for those with relevant telemetry experience), a $150
site-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work-related
travel. Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with
phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably
by email (EM: mneal AT hawkwatch.org) or by regular mail to MIKE NEAL,
HawkWatch International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake
City, UT 84115. Visit http://www.hawkwatch.org for project descriptions
and past technical reports. Positions are open until filled.

MIGRATION COUNTERS (3) for fall migration monitoring projects at Cape
May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one of the best fall
migration hot spots in the country. Specifically, we are hiring a
counter for the Cape May Hawkwatch (1 Sep - 30 Nov), a counter for the
Avalon Seawatch (22 Sep - 22 Dec), and a "swing" counter (1 Sep - 22
Dec), who will provide day-off relief at each site and enter data.
Applicants for counter positions should have a strong background
identifying either raptors or seabirds in flight. Careful data
collecting skills, a willingness to work long hours, and excellent
interpersonal skills are a must. Applicants for the "swing" counter
position also should have some experience with MS Excel. All applicants
must have their own vehicles. Salary for all positions 1400-1600/month
depending on experience. Housing and reimbursement for gas is provided.
Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining
relevant experience, and three references (including email addresses and
phone numbers) to DR. DAVID MIZRAHI, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600
Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or email (EM:
david.mizrahi AT njaudubon.org). Applications accepted until positions
are filled.

INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST INTERNS (4) for fall migration monitoring
projects at Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ, 1 Sep - 1 Nov. Cape
May is renowned as one of the world's great hot spots for bird
migration. Successful applicants will work either at the Cape May
Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, or on the Passerine Morning Flight Project.
Duties include conducting mini-workshops, assisting visitors with bird
identification, and assisting counters when needed. Applicants should
have experience interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal
skills. Familiarity with bird migration and experience identifying
raptors and/or sea birds in flight is preferred but not required. All
applicants must have their own vehicles. Salary for all positions
$800/month, housing and reimbursement for gas is provided. Send cover
letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant
experience, and three references (including email addresses and phone
numbers) to DR. DAVID MIZRAHI, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47
North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or email (EM: david.mizrahi AT
njaudubon.org). Applications accepted until positions are filled.

INTERN (1) to assist with ongoing Monarch butterfly migration project, 1
Sep through 31 Oct . Duties include daily road censuses of migrating
Monarchs, tagging, data entry, and educating the public about the
project and Monarch biology. Successful applicant will be expected to
work long hours during peak Monarch flights, shorter hours during lulls.
Careful data collecting and entry skills, and excellent interpersonal
skills a must; familiarity with insect ecology and migration a plus but
not required. Must have own vehicle. Salary $800/mo., housing and
reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter indicating position of
interest, resume outlining relevant experience, and three references
(including email addresses and phone numbers) to DR. DAVID MIZRAHI, Cape
May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
or email (EM: david.mizrahi AT njaudubon.org). Applications accepted
until positions are filled.

NATURALIST – Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking
a Naturalist. Job duties are: Speak to large groups of visitors of all
ages about raptor identification and natural history, lead field trips,
teach programs, identify, handle, and display raptors and passerines,
discuss Hawk Ridge research programs, prevent research crew distraction,
participate in fundraising activities, interact with media personnel,
maintain paperwork, and perform some grounds maintenance. Duties are
conducted outdoors on an exposed overlook and weather is highly
variable. Hawk Ridge overlooks the tip of Lake Superior and is one of
the Midwest's premiere raptor migration sites, with over 94,000 raptors
counted during the fall season. We are looking for a fun, motivated,
enthusiastic person with an interest in and/or knowledge of birds. A
background in environmental education or related field is preferred.
This full-time position extends from 1 Sep to 31 Oct, with a stipend of
$2000. A cover letter, resume, and 3 references should be mailed to:
DEBBIE WATERS, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN
55803-3006, or email (EM: dwaters AT hawkridge.org). Applications will
be accepted until 20 Jul or until the position is filled.

COUNT INTERPRETER – Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth, Minnesota is
seeking a Count Interpreter. Job duties are: Identify migrating raptors
for visitors, speak about raptor identification and natural history,
prevent research crew distraction, discuss raptor count research,
interact with media personnel, maintain paperwork, and perform some
grounds maintenance. Duties are conducted outdoors on an exposed
overlook and weather is highly variable. Hawk Ridge overlooks the tip of
Lake Superior and is one of the Midwest's premiere raptor migration
sites, with over 94,000 raptors counted during the fall season. We are
looking for a fun, motivated, enthusiastic person; previous experience
identifying raptors in flight preferred. This full-time position extends
from Sep 14 to Oct 18, with a stipend of $1250. A cover letter, resume,
and 3 references should be mailed to: DEBBIE WATERS, Hawk Ridge Bird
Observatory, P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803-3006, or email (EM: dwaters
AT hawkridge.org). Applications will be accepted until 20 Jul or until
the position is filled.

ALL-BIRD CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST needed beginning Aug 2006 (dates
flexible) in Ocala, FL. This position will develop an integrated
statewide plan for coordination of nongame bird conservation, increase
agency representation in national and regional bird conservation
initiatives and programs dedicated to conservation and management of
nongame birds at international, national, regional, and state levels;
create conservation partnerships between FWC, public land managers,
private industry, conservation organizations, the academic community,
and citizens to further bird conservation objectives and management; and
promote education, habitat conservation, monitoring and research efforts
among conservation partners. Minimum requirements are a B.S. or B.A. in
biological sciences or related field, MS preferred. Excellent writing
skills, networking skills & computer proficiency are required.
Flexibility, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently
as well as part of a team is essential. Pay rate $15/hour (approx.
$32,000/yr). Application: Deadline for applications is 14 Jul 2006.
Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your
interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names,
phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to:
ROBIN BOUGHTON, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW
10 St., Ocala, FL 34474 (EM: Robin.Boughton AT myfwc.com, PH: 352-732-1225)

POST-DOC OPPORTUNITY at the USGS National Wetlands Research Center -
Application of Remote-Sensing Imagery and Associated Models in the
Recovery Planning for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. The Ivory-billed
Woodpecker, long suspected to be extinct, is now known to persist in
remnant lowlands of the Cache River, Arkansas. Planning efforts are in
progress for extensive searches to find more birds in Arkansas and other
river bottoms of the Southern US. Anecdotal reports of Ivory-billed
Woodpeckers in the southern US continue to this day. Geographic areas
where potential ivory-bill habitat may exist is vast throughout the
southeastern US and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas. Research opportunities
are available to develop methods for the integration and operation of
remote-sensing resources with ground data and other ivory-bill habitat
analyses to identify and characterize a range of potential suitable
habitat for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. A team of forest ecologists,
ornithologists, and geographers at the National Wetlands Research Center
conducts a variety of avian habitat investigations, and works
cooperatively with the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Joint
Ventures. Project activities will be conducted in collaboration with the
Ivory-billed Woodpecker Recovery Plan--particularly, the Planning and
Assessment Framework. The recovery team has identified several primary
challenges: (1) how can we develop useful models of ivory-bill habitat
relations, (2) how can the US Fish and Wildlife Service and others
predict and evaluate the effects of forest management on potential
ivory-bill habitat, and (3) the need to develop spatial models that
integrate remotely sensed data bases to study the distribution of
potential suitable habitat. Outcomes of meeting these challenges will
include new knowledge of Ivory-billed Woodpecker habitat relations,
facilitation of rapid and efficient search protocols for ivory-bills,
contributions to useful forest inventory and monitoring procedures, and
development of predictive models to inform decisions on forest
management. The primary need is the development of methods to produce
maps of forest structure, forest composition, and forest health
(dead/dying trees) with GIS and remote sensing imagery/data at multiple
scales and resolutions for regional, landscape, and local applications.
Model output should be in the form of variables whose values can be
measured in the field during forest inventories. Variables derived from
digital imagery and data from LIDAR, ALI, Landsat, Hyperion, AVIRIS, and
aerial photography will be provided by USGS. Interested applicants
should contact WYLIE BARROW, USGS-National Wetlands Research Center,
Lafayette, LA (PH: 337-266-8668; EM: wylie_barrow AT usgs.gov), or LARRY
HANDLEY, USGS-National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, LA (PH:
337-266-8691, EM: larry_handley AT usgs.gov). For application details,
see:
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/PGA/rap.nsf/ByTitle/90.17.01.B6406?OpenDocumen\
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BIOLOGIST WITH AN EXPERTISE IN BIRDS AND/OR AVIAN ISSUES-- The Minerals
Management Service (MMS), a bureau in the U.S. Department of the
Interior, is looking for a Biologist with an expertise in Birds and/or
Avian issues to serve as a coordinator/authority for the Environmental
Assessment Branch of the Offshore Minerals Management headquarters
office in Herndon, Virginia. The individual in this position would serve
as a liaison in consulting with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National
Park Service (NPS), and other local, state, and Federal Agencies
concerning biological aspects of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
activities. If selected, you will have the opportunity to help develop
Bureau, Departmental and Federal policy, identify procedures and
guidance, and provide program oversight for compliance with laws and
rules related to marine biology and avian issues. You will also prepare
technical and policy documents including correspondence, briefing
materials, and issue and option papers concerning environmental,
biological, and endangered species issues related to anticipated impacts
from OCS activities. The selected individual will serve as the principal
MMS authority on avian issues. For more information and to apply for the
position, please go to:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=44481540&AVSDM=2006%2D06%2D18+\
21%3A48%3A55&Logo=0&jbf574=IN23&lid=316&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedP\
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BIRD BANDING LEADER AND ASSISTANT(S) needed by Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory (RMBO) to conduct surveillance monitoring for Avian
Influenza (AI) in fall migrating shorebirds in Wyoming. Duties include
mist-netting and banding targeted species (possibly involving call
playback, night-time work, etc.), taking cloacal samples for AI,
surveying appropriate habitat throughout Wyoming for shorebirds,
recording data, and data entry. The Project Leader will need banding
experience with a variety of species (over 1500 birds handled; priority
for those with shorebird experience), excellent in the identification of
fall migrant shorebirds, good at logistical planning, and creative in
capturing focal species. Assistants will need experience conducting
avian field research, and strong bird identification skills, with
banding experience preferred. All will need to work long days in the
field and be willing to travel frequently and extensively throughout
Wyoming (vehicles provided). Housing will be camping, bunkhouses,
trailers, or motels; no weekend housing or travel will be provided. A
valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, a strong
work ethic, and enthusiasm are required. Banding Leader position is from
24 Jul through 29 Sep, at $2000-$2200/mo., DOE. Assistant positions run
from 7 Aug - 29 Sep, at $1500-$1800/mo., DOE. Please send (email
preferred) ASAP a cover letter that highlights your qualifications and a
resume with contact information for three references to: ALISON
CARIVEAU, RMBO, 230 Cherry St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (EM:
Alison.Cariveau AT rmbo.org). Applications will be accepted until the
positions are filled. For more information about RMBO please visit our
website (URL: http://www.rmbo.org).

EXPERIENCED PASSERINE BANDERS (2) needed to help with a fall
migration-monitoring project near St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Positions
involve daily mist netting and passerine banding, daily census and ET's,
data entry and minor maintenance. One six week position to start 23 Aug,
the other around 6 Sep. Must have solid bird handling skills. Experience
with the identification of eastern birds by sight and sound an asset.
Accommodation and stipend for food provided. Vehicle very useful. Please
submit cover letter, resume and three references whom can attest to your
banding skills to TRACEY DEAN: by email at tdean AT huntsmanmarine.ca,
by fax at 506-529-1212 or mail at HMSC, 1 Lower Campus Road, St.
Andrews, NB, E5B 2L7, Canada

INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGER (3): The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) is
seeking qualified individuals to coordinate and assist with invasive
species management at Richard T. Crane, Jr. Memorial Reservation, a
1,400-acre barrier beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Invasive Species
Managers (ISM) will report to the Northeast Regional Ecologist and are
primarily responsible implementing all aspects of an invasive species
management program aimed at protecting bird habitat. Specific
Responsibilities: 1. Obtain a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License
(at TTOR expense). 2. Work closely with the Northeast Regional Ecologist
to implement the control phase of an invasive species management program
at Crane Beach. 3. Establish and evaluate monitoring plots. 4. Conduct
invasives species inventories. 5. Apply herbicides to target species via
cut-and-paint applications and limited foliar application with backpack
sprayers. 6. Collect and enter data. Qualifications: These positions
require a strong interest in habitat and invasive species management.
The positions require the ability to work outdoors daily and under
rigorous conditions. The ability to perform physically challenging work
is necessary. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, and an
ability to work closely with other staff and the public. Occasional work
on weekends is required. Experience with ATVs, Brush saws, and Chainsaws
a plus. The pay rate is: $10-$15 / hour, based on experience; housing is
included if desired. The ISM position is a 12 week position from 1 Sep
to the end of Nov, 2006. Please send resume, cover letter, and name /
phone numbers / emails of three references by to: FRANZ INGELFINGER,
Northeast Regional Ecologist, The Trustees of Reservations, 290 Argilla
Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 (EM: fingelfinger AT ttor.org).

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION – The University of Missouri
seeks a 12-month tenure-track faculty member specializing in avian
ecology and conservation. The successful candidate will be expected to
develop an applied, nationally/internationally recognized,
externally-funded research program that complements institutional
strengths in the ecology of forest birds and waterfowl. Expectations are
to mentor graduate students, teach Ornithology and Terrestrial
Ecosystems Management at the undergraduate level and a graduate course
related to her/his expertise. Qualifications – A Ph.D. with an emphasis
in wildlife conservation, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record
of peer-reviewed publications. Send a curriculum vitae, transcripts,
three representative publications, descriptions of research interests
and teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference by 10 Oct 2006
to: DR. JACK JONES, Chair, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Sciences, 302 ABNR Bldg., University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211.
(EM: jonesj AT missouri.edu, PH: 573-882-3543). Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging applications from
women and members of minority groups.

RECRUITMENT AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR – Bird Studies Canada. Bird Studies
Canada is seeking a recruitment and outreach coordinator to assist with
the coordination and promotion of several Ontario Citizen Science based
programs, including but not limited to the Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey,
Red-shouldered Hawk and Spring Woodpecker Survey and the Southern
Ontario Bald Eagle Program. Volunteer recruitment and coordination: The
recruitment and outreach coordinator will be responsible for maintaining
current and recruiting new participants through press releases and
articles for local newspapers, magazines, naturalist and conservation
club newsletters, the Internet (through the BSC web site), public talks
and information packages. He/she will prepare and oversee the mail out
of volunteer survey kits and other correspondence and maintain databases
associated with the programs. The candidate will respond to volunteers'
inquiries/complaints about the surveys, ensure that data from volunteers
are secured in a timely fashion and track and report upon volunteer
recruitment and incoming data. Outreach/education: The recruitment and
outreach coordinator will be responsible for developing educational
materials (including web-based material) and activities for Destination
Eagle, and will visit classrooms throughout southern Ontario to educate
children on Bald Eagles and aquatic ecosystem health. The coordinator
will promote the program through press releases, articles, and public
presentations. The candidate will also assist with project development
and fundraising. Research: The volunteer recruitment and outreach
coordinator will prepare and/or assist with preparation of annual
scientific program reports and popular articles for BirdWatch Canada and
may be asked to assist with Ontario Bird's at Risk field research
projects. Experience: The candidate must possess a minimum of a B.Sc. in
biology and have a good understanding of avian conservation and issues
related to aquatic ecosystem health. The position requires a high level
of organization, initiative, accuracy, a pleasant phone manner,
excellent inter-personal skills, superior written and verbal
communication skills and an understanding of database management.
Candidates should also have experience with developing educational
materials for children and some relevant teaching experience. Experience
with both scientific and popular writing is important. Candidates should
have a basic understanding of statistics; experience with statistical
software packages and/or databases such as SAS and MS Access is an
asset. STARTING SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $33,000 (CDN) per year, plus
legal benefits and the organization's comprehensive supplementary health
and dental package. This is a one-year contract position with
opportunities for renewal. Applicants must be Canadian, US or Mexican
citizens and be willing to relocate to our headquarters office in Port
Rowan, ON, located on the north shore of Lake Erie. More information
about Bird Studies Canada can be found at:: http://www.bsc-eoc.org.

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-- The newly created Washington, DC Department of the
Environment has advertised three (3) vacancies for the position of
'Wildlife Biologist'. For the complete online version of the ad, follow
the steps outlined below: 1) Go to the following website:
https://erecruit.pshcm.asmp.dc.gov; 2) Click on the link 'View Job
Postings / Apply For Job' ; 3) Scroll down to and click on link for the
position description (Reference #3733).

FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission. Full-Time/Temporary. Closing Date: Best applicant hired on a
first come, first serve basis (job posted 26 Jun 2006). Start Date:
Immediately, projected to last through Aug 2007 with possible extension.
Location: Greenhead, Washington County, Florida (20 miles north of
Panama City). Salary: $10/hour + FICA; 40 hours/week. No housing or
benefits are provided for this position. Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will assist the lead area biologist in all
aspects of the fish and wildlife program on the Fitzhugh Carter Tract of
Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area. Responsible for the collection,
preservation, recording and analysis of biological data, specimens,
samples, and for habitat improvement programs on the WMA. Minimum
Qualifications: The prospective employee should have at least a
bachelor's degree with a major in a biological, environmental, or
related scientific discipline, working towards a degree in biological
sciences with experience, or comparable on the job field experience;
good communication skills and attention to detail and deadlines. Valid
driver's license and ability to drive 4WD vehicles, ATVs, and boats
required. SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants must be willing to work under adverse
weather conditions (cold, rain, heat & humidity, bright sun) and rough
terrain (walking through thick vegetation and swamps) both during the
day and at night. Additionally, applicants must be able to work
independently and as part of a team. The State of Florida is an Equal
Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer. Federal law requires that we
hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide
proof of their identity and employment eligibility. To Apply: Send
resume via email to: KELLY GAMBLE, Biological Scientist, Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (EM: Kelly.gamble AT myfwc.com).

Progetto Karumbe
Ricerca Volontari 2007

karumbemail@...

http://www.karumbe.org/volunteer.htm
Durata: 1 gennaio –31 marzo 2007
Periodo: minimo due settimane -  massimo un mese
Localitá: Cerro Verde- Valizas/Cabo Polonio, Rocha - Uruguay.
Informazioni generali:
Il Progetto Karumbe sta monitorando da cinque anni due aree di
alimentazione e sviluppo di tartaruga verde (Chelonia mydas).  In
questi siti i volontari svolgeranno attivitá di ricerca e
conservazione, lavorando a stretto contatto con la comunitá di
pescatori dove sono situate le stazioni di ricerca.  Inoltre, i
volontari lavoreranno spalla a spalla con i due ricercatori che
coordinano il lavoro di campo, e saranno coinvolti in tutte le
attivitá del progetto.
La conoscenza dello spagnolo non é necessaria ma invitiamo i
candidati a conoscerne alcune basi.
Oltre al progetto tartarughe, i volontari potranno partecipare ad
altri studi che si svolgono in zona su delfini ed otarie.
Informazioni sulla localitá:
Cerro Verde é un mosaico di aree protette, dove le tartarughe marine
sono diventate un simbolo dell'elevata diversitá biologica presente
(ricche comunitá vegetali, uccelli marini e mammiferi marin, come
pontoporie, delfini dal naso a bottiglia ed otarie).  E' considerata
zona prioritaria per la  protezione di questi ecosistemi marini.
Valizas/Cabo Polonio é un'area protetta dalla convenzione RAMSAR con
vaste distese di dune sabbiose, tra le piú importanti del Sud
America.  La zona costiera é composta da un sistema di isole che
ospita la maggior popolazione di otarie in America Latina.
Doveri dei volontari:
1. Avvistamento e cattura, con reti, di giovani di tartaruga verde
in zone
vicine alla spiaggia.
2. Censimento (10-20 km) e ricerca di tartarughe spiaggiate.
3. Aiutare i ricercatori ad effettuare autopsie su individui trovati
morti.
4. Raccolta di dati della pesca artigianale a bordo o dal porto
5. Partecipare a seminari e workshop per la comunitá e per i
turisti.
6. Recupero di tartarughe marine malate o deboli.
7. Mansioni alla stazione di ricerca, comprese pulire e cucinare.
Requisiti per i candidati:
1. Desiderio di lavorare in  mezzo alla natura in un luogo remoto,
circondati da paesaggi stupendi.
2. Buona condizione fisica: saper nuotare e poter camminare lunghe
distanze su sabbia.
3. Disponibilitá a conoscere una cultura diversa, partecipare ad
attivitá di conservazione nella comunitá di pescatori.
4. Esperienza precedente con le tartarughe marine non é necessaria,
si fornirá la formazione necessaria all'arrivo.

Costi:
Si dovrá pagare EUR 12/al giorno, che comprende alloggio e 3 pasti
al giorno.  I volontari dovranno pagare le proprie spese di viaggio
a Montevideo, Uruguay e lo spostamento alla stazione di ricerca.
Per qualsiasi ulteriore informazione contattare:
Mariana Rios, Coordinatrice di Campo
Inoltre potete richiedere le istruzioni per volontari all'indirizzo:
karumbemail@...

The Peruvian conservation group Mundo Azul is launching a volunteer
based dolphin-photo-id research program on bottlenose dolphins south
of the countries capital Lima.

If you are interested you may find more information on our english
website: http://www.mundoazul.org/english/volunteer_conservation.htm

Thank you very much for your interest

Sefan Austermühle
Mundo Azul
-------------------------






This August and September North Coast Cetacean Society (NCCS) will be
starting a new field project looking at the foraging ecology of
Humpback whales in Whale Channel on the North Coast of British
Columbia, Canada.  NCCS, founded in 2001 is based on Gil Island and is
in an ideal location to study humpback and killer whales.    For more
information regarding their ongoing research projects check out their
web page – www.whaleresearch.ca.



We are looking for one intern to join us this summer from the end of
July to mid September (exact dates TBA).  This will be an excellent
chance for an upper level undergraduate student (or recent grad) to
gain valuable cetacean field experience.  This research will be
multifaceted involving photo-identification, tracking the movements of
the whales from shore using a theodolite, collecting acoustical
recordings, and more.  Although the hope is to include the intern in
all aspects of the research their main task will be to operate the
theodolite station.



The dates for this project are tentatively set from July 26th to
September 16th. This will be a volunteer position although the cost of
travel from Vancouver Island to Gil Island and back will be covered,
as will food costs during the 6 week period.  Accommodation will also
be provided at Cetacealab although it will be tight quarters – one may
consider bringing along a tent for a bit of personal space.



The main things we are looking for are:



             - Experience using a theodolite would be a benefit
although it is not a requirement.

- A demonstrated ability to live and work well with others in tight
isolated living conditions.

- The ability to work independently yet respond well to supervision
and instruction

- Good problem solving and communication skills.

- Strong attention to detail.



Applicants must be able to come to the Nanaimo area (British Columbia)
for an interview.  The position is open until filled.



If you are interested please send a cover letter, resume, and a list
of 3 references to aber_robin@... .
_______________________________________________
MARMAM mailing list
MARMAM@...
https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam

>
> URGEN VOLUNTARIOS
> Se solicitan voluntarios estudiantes/pasantes de
> biología o carrera similar interesados en
> participar en el monitoreo de anidación de la
> Cotorra Serrana Oriental en el norte de México este
> verano.
> Interesados favor de contactarme directamente a
> mi correo

ravp@...
>
> y enviar anexo C.V.
> El periodo propuesto es :
> - 1 persona del 8 de julio al 3 de agosto
> - 1 persona del 20 de agosto al 14 de septiembre
> O bien 1 persona por los dos periodos de tiempo
>
> Gastos de viaje de la ciudad de Monterrey al
> sitio de trabajo, alojamiento y alimentacion esta
> cubierto.
>
>
>
>
>

Alejandro Fallabrino
Proyecto Karumbe
D. Murillo 6334 - 11500
Montevideo - Uruguay
afalla7@...
www.karumbe.8k.com

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Volunteers are needed to work with juvenile green turtles in Uruguay

Contact: Mariana Rios email: maririos34@...
WWW Link: www.geocities.com/karumbe1999  or www.karumbe.org

Period: January 1st – March 31st 2007

Locations: Cerro Verde and Valizas/Cabo Polonio (Rocha - Uruguay).

Background Information: Karumbé project has been monitoring these
two foraging and developmental areas of juvenile green turtles
(Chelonia mydas) for more than 6 years. In these sites the
volunteers will carry out research and conservation activities,
getting quite in touch with the fishermen community where the field
stations are settled. Volunteers will be working shoulder to
shoulder with the 2 researchers who will be coordinating the
fieldwork, getting involved in all tasks included in the project
work.

It is not necessary to speak Spanish; however we encourage
candidates to know at least the basics.

Site Information: Cerro Verde and Valizas is a landscapes of
protected areas (Bañados del Este and Coastal Fringe - Biosphere
Reserves). In this particular case the green turtle can be
considered effective 'umbrellas' for broader biodiversity. Cerro
Verde and Valizas comprises high diversity of fauna and plant
communities including relict vegetation, marine mammals (as
Fransiscana dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins) and seabirds. Thus it
must be considered a priority area for protection and included in
future management plans for the conservation of these marine
ecosystems.
Valizas/Cabo Polonio where we can find a huge extension of sand
dunes, one of the most important of South America. This coastal area
is composed by an insular system which hosts the largest sea lions
population of Latin America.

Duties: The volunteers will conduct the following activities:
1. Sighting and capturing, with nets, juveniles of green turtle, in
areas next to the shore.
2. Walks (10-20 km.), searching for stranded sea turtles.
3. Help researchers with necropsies of any dead individual.
4. Collect data of the artisanal fishery carried out in this
locality.

5. Get involved in talks and workshops for the community and
tourists.
6. Rehabilitation of sick and weak sea turtles.
7. Help in the field station duties such us cleaning and cooking.

Requirements: Candidates should have (a)
1.Willingness to work with nature in a remote place, surrounded by
beautiful landscapes.

2. Good physical conditions: know how to swim and be able to walk
long distances on loose sand.

3. Willingness to get to know a different culture, getting involved
into conservation activities with this fishing community.


4. It is not necessary previous experience in handling sea turtles,
training will be given as soon as arrived in the field station.

Benefits/Costs: The cost of this volunteer work, which includes
accommodation and 3 meals a day, is U$S 15 (12 euros).

Volunteers must pay their own travel expenses to Montevideo-Uruguay
and the trip to the field station.

For more information contact:

Mariana Rios, Field Coordinator
If interested ask for the volunteer's instructive at
maririos34@... or karumbemail@...

Karumbé Project, Giannattasio km 30,500
Cel - 099917811 – Canelones - Uruguay.


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Se gradece difundir
El zoo de BsAs esta haciendo un llamado para cubrir vacantes de cuidadores.
Se adjunta info recibida

Saludos
Gabriel Zunino
EBCo-MACN

Para biologos convocatoria

Posted by: "Charlene Lujan" milauve@...   milauve

Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:45 pm (PST)

Offre postée par : Centre Conservation pour Chimpanzés sur le site portail
des Réseaux Territoires Environnement Emplois :
http://www.reseau-tee.net/eco-emploi/

Dépot : 2006-06-21
Réf : af9ce01d274a2

Eco-volontaire Bénévole Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés - 6 mois -
Guinée.
http://www.reseau-tee.net/eco-emploi/index.php?idOffre=af9ce01d274a2&p=&module=o\
ffre&action=detail_offre&langue=fr

  Thématique :  Espaces naturels, faune, flore

  Pays :  INTERNATIONAL

  Ville :  Faranah (Guinée).

  Type d'offre :  Volontariat

  Date de début du contrat  :  01/07/2006

  Date limite de réponse  :  30/06/2006

  Date de publication  :  21/06/2006

  Durée de la mission (mois) :  6

  DESCRIPTION DE L'OFFRE

Volontariat de 6 mois au Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés (mais durées
plus courtes acceptées), sanctuaire qui recueille des chimpanzés issus du
braconnage. Ils sont soignés, remis en forme et resociabilisés dans des
groupes. Nous leur réaprennons à vivre en forêt, le but ultime étant de les
relâcher dans la nature à terme.

  DESCRIPTION DE LA MISSION

Aider les travailleurs locaux dans les activités quotidiennes avec les
chimpanzés : repas, sorties en forêt, entretien des installations,etc.

EVENTOS EN EL PAIS

PRIMERAS JORNADAS URUGUAYAS DE COMPORTAMIENTO ANIMAL

PRIMER ANUNCIO

FECHA: 30 de noviembre al 1º de diciembre de 2006

LUGAR: Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable, Avda
Italia 3318, Montevideo

Estas Jornadas constituyen una importante instancia nucleadora de
investigadores que trabajan en diversas instituciones y con diversas
especies en nuestro medio. Por ello, la Comisión Organizadora desea
especialmente promover la participación de todos aquellos investigadores
vinculados a la temática, independientemente de la institución en que
trabajen, la especie o el encare temático. Durante las Jornadas se
presentarán ponencias por parte de invitados del extranjero, y se
presentarán resúmenes, en forma oral o en póster.

PRESENTACIÓN DE RESÚMENES:

Los resúmenes se publicarán en un Acta de las Jornadas. Algunas
comunicaciones serán seleccionadas por el Comité Científico para su
presentación oral (10 minutos + 5 de discusión), y el resto se
presentarán como posters.

Los resúmenes deberán reportar datos originales y contener suficiente
información para comprender la relevancia del trabajo y de los
resultados obtenidos.

FORMATO:

Los resúmenes serán en español, utilizando letra Times New Roman 12 pt.
El título deberá escribirse con letras mayúsculas y en negrita. Dejando
un renglón, se indicarán los autores en letra minúscula y a continuación
la entidad a la que pertenecen en letra cursiva. El nombre del autor
responsable de la presentación del póster se subrayará. Dejando un
renglón, se iniciará el texto del resumen. Si bien se dará libertad a
los autores sobre cómo indicar los resultados, se promueve la
utilización de tablas y/o gráficos para facilitar la visualización de
los mismos. TODA la información del resumen debe incluirse en una hoja
tamaño A4 con márgenes superior e inferior de 2,5 cm, e izquierdo y
derecho de 3 cm.

ENVIO:

Los resúmenes se deberán enviar en formato de Word adjunto por e-mail a
la casilla de las jornadas (jcompanim@...) junto con un
mensaje especificando:

1- nombre completo

2- dirección

3- e-mail y teléfono

4- preferencia por presentación oral o póster

Para la inclusión del resumen en el Libro de las Jornadas, el autor que
presenta el póster deberá realizar el pago de su inscripción a la fecha
de cierre de la presentación de resúmenes.

CIERRE DE RECEPCIÓN DE RESÚMENES:

29 de setiembre de 2006

INSCRIPCIONES:

La inscripción incluye la asistencia a las Jornadas y todo el material
de apoyo. El costo de la misma será de $U 150 (pesos uruguayos) para
estudiantes de grado, y de $U 300 para profesionales graduados.

COMISION ORGANIZADORA:

Carmen Viera (Facultad de Ciencias)

Cecilia Scorza (IIB Clemente Estable)

Silvana González (Facultad de Veterinaria)

Anita Aisenberg (IIB Clemente Estable)

Bettina Tassino (Facultad de Ciencias)

María Alejandra Ramos (Facultad de Veterinaria)

Invitados.

INTERNACIONALES
Randall Arauz -Costa Rica
Programa de restauración de Tortugas
Marinas PRETOMA
Hedelvy Guada -Venezuela
Centro de Investigaciones y Conservación de Tortugas
Marina CICTMAR- WIDECAST
Joao Alciati Thome -Brasil
Proyecto de Tortugas Marinas TAMAR-Instituto de Medio
Ambiente de Brasil IBAMA

NACIONALES
Diego Amorocho - Cali
Centro de Investigación para el Manejo
Ambiental y el Desarrollo CIMAD
Carlos Pinzón B. -Santa Marta
Fundación Tortugas Marinas
Diego Gil Agudelo - Santa Marta
Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y costeras
INVEMAR
José Vicente Rueda – Santa Fe de Bogotá
Conservación Internacional C.I. Colombia
Lourdes Varela - Barranquilla
Universidad del Atlántico
Aminta Jáuregui - Santa Marta
Universidad Tadeo Lozano

Fabio Ocampo  Asociación




Los interesados en presentar una exposición oral o por
medio de póster, deberá presentar el resumen con bases
en las instrucciones que se pueden consultar en la
página:

www.uniguajira.edu.co

Después de recibir el resumen, el comité científico
notificará al autor (es) si el tema fue aceptado para
una exposición oral o por medio de póster.





UNIVERSIDAD DE LA GUAJIRA
Km 5 vías a Maicao
Centro de Investigaciones
Bloque Administrativo
Telefax (095) 7285306
E-mail: investigaciones@...
www.uniguajira.edu.co

· Propiciar un espacio de encuentro e intercambio de
experiencias entre académicos, conservacionistas e
investigadores comprometidos con la biología,
protección y conservación de las tortugas marinas en
el ámbito nacional e internacional.
· Presentar un panorama general de las tendencias y
avances en la investigación acerca de la biología y
conservación de las tortugas marinas en Colombia y en
la Región Caribe.
· Unificar criterios que permitan resolver situaciones
que impactan negativamente la conservación de tortugas
marinas en el marco del programa de preservación y
conservación de las tortugas marinas en Colombia.


· Conferencias
El evento se efectuará mediante la presentación de
conferencias magistrales, ponencias orales, se
realizará secciones de póster sobre avances y
resultados de investigación, una cesión de mesas de
trabajo para abarcar temas relacionados con la
biología y la conservación de las tortugas marinas y
el manejo de áreas protegidas


· Salida de campo
Se realizará una salida de campo al centro de
investigación y educación para la protección y
conservación de tortugas marinas en el corregimiento
de Camarones-Riohacha, en donde se tendrá la
oportunidad de dar a conocer los avances importantes
de investigación en incubación artificial, manejo y
levante de Tortugas marinas por parte de la
Universidad de la Guajira, CORPOGUAJIRA y UAESPNN.



· Investigación y estrategias de conservación de
tortugas marinas en zonas de anidación.
· Investigación en Genética poblacional de tortugas
marinas y el establecimiento de rutas migratorias.
· Componente investigativo en el uso tecnologías para
la protección de tortugas marinas
· Investigación para el manejo y conservación de las
tortugas marinas en zonas de alimentación
Investigación social en la conservación de tortugas
marinas.































































Alejandro Fallabrino
Proyecto Karumbe
D. Murillo 6334 - 11500
Montevideo - Uruguay
afalla7@...
www.karumbe.8k.com

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CUARTA CONVOCATORIA DE LAS BECAS KOEPCKE

La cuarta convocatoria de las Becas Koepcke está
abierta y recibirá propuestas de investigación hasta
el día 15 de julio del 2006.

Este Programa apoyará propuestas de investigación que
ayuden a definir el estado actual de las Especies
Amenazadas de Flora y/o Fauna Silvestre, y que
contribuyan a los procesos de conservación de las
mismas.

Se financiarán:
Proyectos a desarrollarse en el territorio peruano con
énfasis en Corredor de Conservación Vilcabamba Amboró,
con particular interés en anfibios y pequeños
mamíferos amenazados.

Monto de la beca:
  Hasta US$ 2500 dólares americanos.

Más información:

http://www.apeco.org.pe/programas/becaskoepcke/index.html

becas_koepcke@...



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Se buscan interesados en trabajar en visitas educativas principalmente
con niños de edad escolar a desarrollarse en un zoológico de la zona
sur del gran Buenos Aires.
La época de trabajo abarcaría los meses de agosto hasta diciembre,
durante los días de semana, con posibilidades de continuarse durante
los meses de verano y/o durante el ciclo lectivo del 2007.
Es preferible disfrutar de las actividades al aire libre y el trabajo
con niños.

Requisitos:
Mayores de 21 años con secundario completo
Disponibilidad horaria de martes a viernes (mañana, tarde, full time)
Residir en zona sur (preferentemente)

Los interesados enviar CV a pg_educativo@... hasta el 8 de
julio del 2006.

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El Colegio de Ingenieros en Ecología de Chihuahua, A.C.
   (CIE), anuncia que se encuentra una VACANTE para un
   Ingeniero en Ecología recien egresado (sexo masculino)
   en la Empresa Buenaventura Autopartes, S.A. de C.V.,
   para radicar en Gomez Farias (Chihuahua).

   Pida informes a:
   Jose Luis Muela <jlmuela@...>

   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   El Divulgador Científico Ensenadense (www.divulgar.org)
   es un servicio gratuito de notificaciones por e-mail
   sobre eventos académicos en la República Mexicana.
   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~







Imaru Lameda
Estudiante del 9º Semestre de Lic. en Estudios Ambientales
Universidad Yacambú UNY
Estudiante del Diplomado en Manejo y Conservacion de Fauna Silvestre
Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado" UCLA
AC. "Los Frontinos de Cubiro"
Barquisimeto - Venezuela
  Osita_frontina@...
marabuimaru@...



-----------------------------

La Fundación Nativa requiere Biologo (a) con disposicion para trabajar con
serpientes venenosas y no venenosas en el Serpentario Nacional Armero
Guayabal.

Interesados enviar hoja de vida antes del 15 de Junio de 2006 a
info@...

Cordialmente,

----------------------------------------
>
>Anúncio para atribuição de Bolsa de Investigação no âmbito do projecto
>ERODES - POCI/AMB/59262/2004
>
>Encontra-se aberto concurso para atribuição de uma Bolsa de
>Investigação no âmbito do Projecto POCI/AMB/59262/2004, designado por
>"Efeitos da bioturbação nos ciclos de erosão-deposição de sedimentos
>estuarinos (ERODES)" cofinanciado pela Fundação para a Ciência e a
>Tecnologia e pelo FEDER através do Programa POCI 2010, nas seguintes
condições:
>
>1. Duração e Regime de Actividade:
>Duração de 6 meses, com início previsto para Setembro 2006, em regime
>de exclusividade, conforme regulamento de formação avançada de recursos
>humanos da FCT (
>http://www.fct.mctes.pt/pt/apoios/formacao/ambitoprojectos
>) e regulamento de bolsas do IMAR-Instituto do Mar. A Bolsa poderá,
>eventualmente, ser prorrogada por períodos adicionais de 6 meses, até
>Julho de 2008 (total 22 meses).
>
>2. Actividade a exercer: Investigação sobre a influência da bioturbação
>na modificação das propriedades de sedimentos estuarinos. Manutenção de
>culturas de microalgas e invertebrados em laboratório. Determinação
>laboratorial de parâmetros biogeoquímicos (água e sedimento) e
>fisiológicos (taxas de absorção e respiração). Apoio em saídas de campo
>para colheita de sedimentos e ensaios de erosão no laboratório.
>Local de trabalho: FCT UNL - Monte da Caparica
>
>3. Orientação Científica: Profª. Paula Sobral (mares.dcea.fct.unl.pt)
>
>4. Formação Académica Requerida: Licenciatura em Biologia, Recursos
>Marinhos, Engenharia do Ambiente ou áreas afins.
>Condições de preferência: Experiência anterior em trabalho de campo e
>laboratório relativo a sistemas aquáticos e/ou manutenção de culturas
>de organismos em laboratório
>
>5. Remuneração: de acordo com a tabela de valores das Bolsas de
>Investigação no país, atribuídas pela FCT em
>http://www.fct.mctes.pt/pt/apoios/bolsas/valores
>
>6. Documentos de Candidatura:
>         6.1 Carta com justificação do interesse
>         6.2 Curriculo
>         6.3 Cópia de B.I
>         6.4 Certificado de Habilitações
>
>7. Data de início e conclusão do prazo do concurso: Serão consideradas
>as candidaturas recebidas até 30 de Junho de 2006 Comunicação de
>resultados: até 30 dias após a conclusão do prazo de candidatura
>(poderá ser solicitada uma entrevista)
>
>8. Contactos:
>Candidaturas via e-mail para psobral@... (colocar no subject
>"Bolsa
>ERODES")
>Candiaturas por correio:
>Profª Paula Sobral
>IMAR - Departamento de Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente Faculdade de
>Ciências e Tecnologia da UNL Campus da Caparica. 2829-516 CAPARICA
>
>____________________
>Paula Sobral, PhD
>DCEA - FCT/UNL
>Campus da Caparica
>2829-516 CAPARICA
>PORTUGAL
>Tel: +351 21 2948500 (ext.10106)
>Fax: +351 21 2948554
>e-mail: psobral@...


>   El Departamento El Hombre y su Ambiente, parteneciente a
>   la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco,
>   ofrece una plaza de Profesor-Investigador Titular Tiempo
>   Completo para formular, dirigir y desarrollar proyectos
>   de investigación relacionados a Ecología y Conservación
>   de la Fauna Silvestre, con atención en escenarios de
>   distribución biogeográfica de Aves y Mamíferos Silvestres,
>   y en la evaluación de riesgo ecológico de las comunidades
>   y sus hábitat. Convocatoria a Concurso de Oposición para
>   Profesores.
>
>   Pida informes a:
>   Gilberto Binnqüist <gsven@...>








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“Seminario de especialización médica y manejo de fauna y animales  no
convencionales”

EN LA ARGENTINA



Los tópicos necesarios para que los veterinarios que nos dedicamos, o con
intenciones de dedicación, a esta rama de la profesión contemos con los
instrumentos necesarios  para desenvolvernos  con valores cognitivos.



Cupo:  Limitado a 30 asistentes



PLAZOS DE INSCRIPCIÓN:

1er. Llamado: 31 de julio

2do. Llamado: 31 de agosto

(Solo si existe cupo)



Organiza:
NATIVA: Consultora Ambiental, Veterinaria, Académica, de Gestión y Puesta en
Valor de Recursos Naturales y Culturales.
Orientación:

Veterinarios  y  estudiantes de Veterinaria

Lugar de realización: Sierras de Córdoba. Argentina



Fecha: del 1 al 29 de octubre del 2006.

Informes: nativa_consultora@...





Los temas a tratar ya están confirmados:

Medicina en reptiles

Generalidades, semiología, patología,

reproducción y  clínica.



Medicina en aves

Generalidades, semiología, patología,

Reproducción,  clínica y producciones no convencionales.



Biología, comportamiento, genética

clínica y manejo de primates.



Rescate, rehabilitación y

liberación de fauna.



Manejo y clínica  de
roedores y lagomorfos.


Manejo de zoológicos.                      Estructuras, objetivos, planes
estratégicos, etc.


Medicina de Peces y manejo de acuarios ornamentales




La veterinaria, las áreas protegidas y el manejo controlado



Rol de la Medicina Veterinaria en las unidades de Conservación


Rol del veterinario en Reservas Naturales Urbanas y en Zoológicos.







Medicina de la conservación.                      El marco teórico y los
trabajos a campo.




Manejo e introducción a  la medicina de armadillos y hormigueros


Actividad práctica

Determinación  de flora y fauna a campo. Estructura del paisaje.



Trabajo final

Proyecto de muestra con fauna en condiciones controladas.



En las próximas circulares ampliaremos la información...




Informes: nativa_consultora@...


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Vacancy Announcement

Project Manager (on a seasonal basis) for the Leatherback Conservation
Project
in Papua New Guinea

The Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council (based in Hawaii)
supports a community-based conservation project for leatherback turtles
along the Huon coast in Papua New Guinea in partnership with the Marine
Research Foundation (based in Malaysia) and two locally-based NGOs in Papua
New Guinea: the Kamiali Integrated Conservation and Development Group and
the Village Development Trust. The project is seeking a Project Manager to
help lead monitoring, conservation and educational initiatives for the
2006/07 field season.

Leatherback turtles nest along the Huon coast from October to February,
with significant hatchling emergence continuing until April. The turtles
nest all along the coast, and conservation activities are focussed around
five key villages. Key threats along the coast include the harvesting of
eggs, depredation by dogs, and beach erosion. The Project Manager will work
with local beach ranger teams to minimise egg loss and maximise hatchling
recruitment and adult survival. The project is managed out of an office in
the Morobe Provincial capital of Lae, but will require frequent site visits
to each of the five communities and monitoring beaches along the Huon coast.

This position is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the conservation
needs of leatherback turtles in the Western Pacific, while working in a
challenging and arduous environment. The position will suit someone with
knowledge of marine turtle biology and conservation, a background and
interest in working with local communities preferably with some experience
in Pacific and/or Melanesian environments. The applicant will have to
quickly gain an understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds and
motivations which may influence the project and affect its conservation
impact. The applicant must be flexible in working and living arrangements,
comfortable travelling in small boats, computer literate, and have
demonstrated fiscal responsibility and grant management. This position
would be ideal for a recent graduate or graduate student with a flexible
time schedule.

The position is available from mid-September 2006 to mid-April 2007 (seven
months) and comes with a reasonable salary and remuneration package. To
apply, please send a resume and the names and contacts of three
personal/professional references to Nicolas Pilcher
(<mailto:pilcher@...>pilcher@...) at the Marine Research
Foundation. Application deadline is June 30, 2006.





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Dr. Nicolas J. Pilcher
Co-Chair IUCN SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group

Executive Director
Marine Research Foundation
136 Lorong Pokok Seraya 2
Taman Khidmat
88450 Kota Kinabalu
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Tel ++ 60 88 386136
Fax ++ 60 88 387136
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Asunto: Volunteer Internship position available - Washington, DC

Please do not reply to the list.  Applicants should send their resumés
directly to Brian Hutchinson at:  b.hutchinson@...

Please note that this position is available immediately.

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Job Opening at Conservation International HQ in Washington, DC, USA
Volunteer Intern, Sea Turtle Flagship Program
CI Center for Applied Biodiversity Science

CI's Sea Turtle Flagship Program is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working
volunteer intern to assist with day-to-day program administration. This
position will specifically support the State of the World's Sea Turtles
effort and the work of the IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group.
Responsibilities for this position will be largely administrative and will
include contact database management, distribution of publications, updating
web content and clerical work. There may also be opportunities, as needed,
for greater involvement in various aspects of these efforts.
Responsibilities:
* To provide general administrative, database and communications
support to the Sea Turtle Flagship Program (STFP) and IUCN-Marine Turtle
Specialist Group (MTSG), specifically including mailing of various
publications and clerical tasks.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:  Some College
REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:  Proficient in Microsoft Excel
PREFERRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:  Basic ability in HTML and website
development
APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND RESUME TO:  B.HUTCHINSON@...
PUBLIC JOB POSTING:
http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/about/jobs/volunteer_sea_turtles.xml
Position available immediately.

_____________________________
Brian J. Hutchinson
Program Officer, IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group
CABS Sea Turtle Flagship Program
Conservation International
1919 M Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC  20036  USA
www.SeaTurtleStatus.org - www.conservation.org -
www.iucn-mtsg.org - www.biodiversityscience.org

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