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 AMY FINFERA, 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 North Carolina experienced
bander position.
