The following seasonal positions are now being filled for the summer
of 2008, for point counts and the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND
SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM, through The Institute for Bird
Populations. Please share with any interested individuals you may
know. Positions are filling fast, so apply soon!
Thanks,
Amy Finfera
FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERN needed May 1 - July 31, 2008, to survey birds
by point counts in Mt. Rainier, Olympic, and *North Cascades National
Parks in Washington. Applicants with prior birding experience and
familiarity with the songs and calls of western montane landbirds are
preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent physical condition with a
willingness to backpack to remote sites and camp out most nights. A
personal vehicle is desirable but not required. Prior knowledge of
western montane flora is a plus. Shared housing and on-the-job
mileage reimbursement provided along with a per diem of $32 for food
and general living expenses (amounts to $800 per month). Send cover
letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of
two references to: Bob Wilkerson, The Institute for Bird Populations,
P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346. PH: (415) 663-2051
FAX: (415) 663-9482. EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website:
http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm. Electronic submissions are preferred.
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.
Many Field Biologist Interns are needed in 2008 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 (12 total in Oregon and Washington), the Western Midwest/Texas
region (8 total in Missouri and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East
region (10 total in Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, and West
Virginia). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after
training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from
1 May (23 April for 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
mist-netting, 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 with good field
vehicles are especially needed. Mileage will be reimbursed at the
rate of $0.33/mile for job-related use. Shared housing and a per
diem of $23 - $28 (depending on location and experience) for food and
other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,932 - $2,520 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 at least 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 AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box
1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH
415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Positions are being
filled as suitable candidates are found.
Field Biologists needed to train and supervise interns operating
constant effort mist netting and banding stations for the MONITORING
AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. Two supervisory
biologist positions are available for existing networks of stations
in Indiana/Kentucky (supervising six interns at three locations) and
Missouri (supervising two interns at one location, plus conducting
surveys for Cerulean Warblers). Positions extend from May 1 (April
23 for Missouri) through August 8, 2008. Successful applicants
should have previous experience with the MAPS protocol
(www.birdpop.org), but require advanced skills in bird banding,
ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand, birdsong identification,
and habitat assessment. Applicants should also have an excellent
detailed working knowledge of the plumages and molts of landbirds in
the appropriate regions. Preference will be given to those with a BS
in Biology or related natural resources field. Previous MAPS field
biologist interns are especially encouraged to apply. Demonstrated
leadership skills, attention to detail, good physical condition, a
tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to
endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. A reliable
field vehicle is a must. These field biologist positions are an
excellent opportunity to gain supervisory experience, and IBP
full-time staff biologists are often recruited from the field
biologist pool. A salary of $2300 per month and on-the-job mileage
reimbursement ($.33/mile) are provided. Join this continent-wide,
cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes
in North American landbird populations. Interested applicants should
send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, professional
resume, and current contact information for three references that are
familiar with your professional experience and qualifications, along
with a completed MAPS Field Biologist Application form. Application
forms as well as further information can be found on our website,
<http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA,
The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes
Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Positions are
being filled as suitable candidates are found.
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Amy Finfera
Staff Biologist
The Institute for Bird Populations
P.O. Box 1346
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346
Phone: 415-663-1436
Fax: 415-663-9482
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
