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-Kelly MOLT-MIGRATION AND STOPOVER (MoMS) PROJECT. Two Field Biologist Interns are needed for a two-month period within 1 July-15 September 2007 to participate in an exciting new project investigating "molt-migrants," adults of western North American landbirds that stopover in the monsoon region of Arizona and northwestern Mexico to molt before migrating to wintering grounds in southern Mexico and Central America. The focus of the study will be to determine the ecological requirements of molt-migrants during stopover periods, with the goal of conserving important areas. Fieldwork will take place primarily in southeastern Arizona and will consist primarily of operating three mist-netting and banding stations to collect data on molting birds. Enthusiastic individuals with at least some previous banding and birding experience are preferred. The position will include four days of intensive training in bird banding and identification during early July by IBP Staff Biologist and MoMS project director Peter Pyle. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. An applicant with a good field vehicle may also be needed (and will be reimbursed $0.33/mile driven during the project but not for travel to and from the project area). Shared housing and a per diem of $24 per banding day for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,224 for the period, are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 3 of every 4 days (51 days total), sometimes more depending on weather. We plan to select applicants during the first week of May. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, to KELLY GORDON, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Since we are advertising for several different positions, please specify in all correspondence that you are applying for the MoMS internships. Experienced Bird Bander needed for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking an experienced bird bander to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Fort Bragg, North Carolina from May 1 to August 8, 2007. Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience working independently in the field and a solid background in mistnetting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during an intensive training session beginning May 1. After training, the bander will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 mist-netting stations, coordinating area volunteers for assistance, liaising with contacts on Fort Bragg, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Free housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $35 for 84 days in the field, totaling $2,940 for the season. The bander will need a reliable vehicle and will be reimbursed at $0.33/mile for job-related use. The position entails working a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. These positions are an opportunity to gain experience working independently in the field, and individuals in these positions frequently have the opportunity to step into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during subsequent seasons. Please send a resume, cover letter, and the email addresses and phone numbers for 3 references to KELLY GORDON, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Since we are advertising for several different positions, please specify in all correspondence that you are applying for the North Carolina experienced bander position. MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. Bird Banding Interns are needed in 2007 to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. Positions are available in the Northwest region (Oregon, and Washington) and the Western Midwest/Texas region (Missouri and Texas). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from 1 May (Northwest) or 23 Apr (Midwest/TX) through 8 August. Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Applicants must be willing to use their vehicles for field work (4WD/high clearance NOT required, interns will be reimbursed $.33/mile for use of the vehicle during the field season). FREE shared housing (no rent or utilities for 3 months!) and a per diem of $23 (Oregon/Washington) or $28 (Texas/Missouri) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1932 or $2520 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, and a completed MAPS Internship Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact KELLY GORDON, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Since we are advertising for several different positions, please specify in all correspondence that you are applying for the MAPS internships. **************************************************** Kelly M. Gordon Staff Biologist- Institute for Bird Populations [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.O. Box 1346 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346 Phone: 415-663-1436 Fax: 415-663-9482
