*GRASSLAND BIRD NEST SEARCHER NEEDED* *Location:* Manhattan, KS
*Duration:* 3 months *Job Type:* Temporary *Application Deadline:* 03/15/2014 *Job Description:* Grassland bird nest searcher and assistant needed to assist with graduate research student studying reproduction and dispersal behavior of the Grasshopper Sparrow at the Konza Prairie Biological Research station in eastern Kansas. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the most endangered habitats in North America. The Konza offers breathtaking grassland sunrises and frequent encounters with some of Kansas’s finest wildlife, such as bison, coyotes, and deer. Primary duties will include nest searching and monitoring, but may also include mist netting and blood sampling, color-band re-sighting , vegetative sampling at nest sites, and some data entry. Shared field housing and a stipend of $1000-$1500 depending on experience will be provided. *To Apply:* Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to EMILY WILLIAMS (ejwil...@ksu.edu). Applications must be submitted as a single, electronic attachment (saved as “ApplicantLastName_FirstName” to the e-mail provided above in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file format, with “Konza Avian Nest Searcher [applicant’s initials and last name here]" in the email subject line. Applications are due by Mar. 15th, but will be reviewed as received. *Qualifications:* Applicants MUST HAVE demonstrated nest-searching abilities with grassland birds. Prior experience with mist netting, blood sampling, and color band resighting is strongly preferred. Applicants must be able to tolerate early mornings, ticks, and difficult terrain, and must work well in a small group and alone. Applicants should also possess an attention to detail, strong work ethic, and most importantly, a positive attitude when working in hot, humid weather. Vehicle for personal use is not necessary, but preferred, as the Konza prairie is located ~20 minutes from Manhattan, KS. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
