Field Technician An energetic field technician is sought to work as part of a team conducting research on vegetation and avian community response to habitat restoration programs (fire and mechanical treatments) on south Florida rangelands. Responsibilities will include vegetation, insect, and seed sampling, conducting point counts, and carrying out nest searches. For a recent graduate with the desired qualifications, this position will provide valuable field experience.
Qualifications: B.S. degree in wildlife, range, natural resource management, or related field; previous field experience; ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound preferred; experience with nest searches and vegetation sampling an advantage; valid driver s license; capacity and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team. Start date January 2007 through the end of August 2007. Compensation: $300-340/week depending on experience, free housing. Review of applications will begin 30 June 2006 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to: Emma Willcox Graduate Assistant Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences University of Florida 308 Newins-Ziegler Hall PO Box 110430 Gainesville, FL 32611-0430 Phone: 352-846-0558 Fax: 352-392-6984 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email applications encouraged.
