Henslow’s Sparrow Seasonal Fecundity and Habitat Use: Missouri
Agency – University of Nebraska-Omaha
Location – Missouri
Category – Temporary
Salary – $1400/month plus housing
Start date –5/1/2015
Description
Field technician needed for a study of seasonal fecundity, juvenile
survival, and habitat use of Henslow’s Sparrow in a southwest Missouri
tallgrass prairie. Technicians will coordinate with a graduate student and
will be expected to band and attach radio transmitters to both adult and
juvenile Henslow’s Sparrows, locate and monitor nests, record daily
locations of adults and juveniles using handheld radio equipment, measure
vegetation characteristics, and maintain accurate data records.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with previous nest searching
experience, especially with ground nesting birds. Mist-netting and songbird
banding experience are desired but not necessary. This study will take
place at Prairie State Park in southwest Missouri and field conditions will
be hot and humid with early mornings. Enthusiasm for fieldwork and a desire
to contribute to the conservation and management of a declining songbird
species are a must. Start dates for technicians are flexible but May 1st is
preferred with the season running to July 31st. Housing will be provided.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online application to the University
website. Please go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unomaha/default.cfm,
click on Job Opportunities. Scroll down and search for "Field Assistant" to
locate the online application for the position. Applicants should upload a
cover letter describing qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae or
resume, and contact information for three references. Review of applications
will begin immediately. For questions contact: Aaron Young, acyo...@unomaha.edu
UNO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and participates in
E-Verify.
UNO gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants,
including individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans.
