Title: Avian Crew Chief for West Nile virus project Institutions: Smithsonian, UC Santa Cruz
Job Description: A Crew Chief is needed for research on a West Nile virus project from May 9 to October 8, 2011. Position involves point counts, mist netting, banding, and taking blood samples from large range of birds. Position is part of an integrated avian-mosquito project at a set of sites in Maryland/Washington DC/Virginia. Normal work schedule is 5 days on, weekends off. Project is based at the Smithsonians Migratory Bird Center at the National Zoo in Washington DC. Applicant should have experience in point counts, mist netting, banding, bleeding, and aging birds. Opportunities to interact with staff on other field projects going on at the Smithsonian, and learn other skills and techniques for doing avian research. Great preparation for graduate school. Email cover letter, resume and contact information (phone and email) for 3 references in 1 file (preferably Word or pdf) and please type Avian Crew Chief in the subject line of the email. Please indicate whether you are available for full field season(May 9-Oct 8), or give dates of availability. I will begin reviewing applications Feb 15, 2011. Location: Washington DC Salary: $2200/month+housing Qualifications: Ability to direct crew of 5 people. Mist netting experience, bird ID by sight and sound. Strong motivation. Patience, organization, and attention to detail. Requires someone who wants to meet tough challenges and get things done quickly and efficiently. Must have drivers license. Start date: 5/9/11; Deadline for applications:2/15/11 Contact: Marm Kilpatrick, email: akilp...@ucsc.edu
