RCW Biologist position available
POSITION AVAILABLE - RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN AVIAN ECOLOGY Avon Park Air Force Range Office, Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida =20 Available Immediately =20 We seek a motivated, experienced avian ecologist for a research assistant's position in the Avian Ecology Laboratory of Reed Bowman at Archbold Biological Station. This position is stationed at our office on Avon Park Air Force Range. =20 Duties include planning and implementing the artificial cavity program for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers throughout the 106,000 acre military base. The position will be responsible for installing cavity inserts, drilled cavities, and drilled starts in longleaf pine trees. The successful candidate also will be responsible for monitoring and maintenance of all artificial cavities. The ideal candidate will be able to train other staff in artificial cavity installation and to develop work plans so that cavity augmentation plans can be implemented by any of the trained personnel. In addition, the candidate may be required to assist with our long-term studies of red-cockaded woodpeckers, including periodic censuses of banded birds, inspecting cavity trees from Swedish climbing ladders, collecting nesting data, etc.=20 =20 Archbold is devoted to research, conservation, and education and is particularly strong in demography, conservation biology, fire ecology, and behavioral ecology. Archbold has conducted the endangered bird monitoring at Avon Park Air Force Range for the last 14 years and we have a large database on the demography of the banded RCW population.=20 =20 The applicant should have at least BA or BS in ecology, biology or a related field, however an MS degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working with Red-cockaded Woodpeckers or other woodpeckers or cavity nesting birds and to candidates already trained in artificial cavity installation. Training will be provided for acceptable applicants without previous artificial cavity experience, but prior experience monitoring nests, banding birds, reading color bands, navigating in the woods, and using ArcView/ArcGIS is helpful. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings and evenings in hot and humid conditions. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.. We value willingness to work both independently and as part of research teams, and physical stamina to work outdoors in a subtropical climate during the summer. =20 Benefits include salary in the upper 20's (depending on experience), and an excellent benefits package including annual leave, paid holidays, health, dental, and life insurance, disability benefits, and, after one year service, participation in our excellent retirement program. I also believe in professional development of research assistants; many of our past RA's have published papers based on their work at Archbold and many have gone on to further graduate school. =20 Applicants should send a letter summarizing research experience and qualifications, a CV or resume, lists of courses and grades, relevant reprints or other writing, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 3 references. Email applications are preferred. Applications will be considered through 15 October 2006. Send applications to Dr. Reed Bowman, Archbold Biological Station, P. O. Box 2057, Lake Placid, FL 33862. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. =20 Prospective applicants should seek more information on Archbold and the Avian Ecology Lab at archbold-station.org. This position is contingent upon funding from the Department of Defense. =20 =20 =20 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>=20 =20 Reed Bowman, Ph.D. Associate Research Biologist Head, Avian Ecology Lab Archbold Biological Station PO Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 (phone) 863-465-2571 ext 229 (fax) 863-699-1927 (e-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (web) http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm =20 For packages: Archbold Biological Station 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960 =20 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>=20 =20
Research Associate
POSITION AVAILABLE - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN AVIAN ECOLOGY Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida =20 Available August 2007 =20 We seek a experienced avian ecologist for a research associate position in the Avian Ecology Laboratory of Reed Bowman at Archbold Biological Station. We are looking for an ecologist willing to make a long-term commitment as an active member of our research team, working on a long-term (38 yrs of data) project on the demography of Florida Scrub-Jays. The research associate is expected to manage seasonal field activities, develop independent projects, and contribute to on-going studies, analyses and publications. We seek someone with a keen interest in field work and successful experience directing and managing multiple projects and timelines. This is a rare opportunity for a highly motivated field ecologist to join a productive and innovative research team.=20 =20 Duties include data collection, including nest monitoring and acorn sampling, data management and analysis, lab work, supervision of seasonal interns during the field season and interactions with graduate students. Our research focuses on avian population biology, behavioral ecology, urban ecology, conservation biology, physiological ecology, and ecological genetics. We conduct detailed observational and experimental studies on four color-banded populations of Florida Scrub-Jays that span an environmental gradient from wildlands through isolated patches of natural habitats embedded in suburbia. Our lab consists of several full time scientists, several long-term collaborators, and a variable numbers of graduate students and interns. =20 The applicant should have at least an MS degree in ecology, biology or a related field, however a PhD degree is preferred and 3-5 years experience managing field studies. Critical are a demonstrated interest in avian ecology and field experience, especially nest searching and banding of adults and nestlings. We also seek someone with a demonstrated publication record. We greatly value willingness to work both independently and as part of a research team, and physical stamina to work outdoors in a subtropical climate during the summer. =20 Other desired qualifications include data management skills, statistical analyses and computer modeling, especially Program Mark, familiarity with remote sensing and GIS/GPS methods, and knowledge of general ecological principles and experience with basic experimental design and field sampling. =20 Salary in the low-mid 30k's (depending on education and experience) and excellent benefits including annual leave, paid holidays, health and dental insurance, disability benefits and, after one year service, participation in our excellent retirement program.=20 =20 This is a permanent position and we seek someone interested in a long-term commitment. Lake Placid is a rural community, but Archbold has a thriving academic atmosphere and is a cohesive and social community. Fantastic natural and cultural resources exist within a 1-2 hr drive of Archbold, including the Everglades, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and major cities of Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. Archbold is devoted to research, conservation, and education and is particularly strong in demography, conservation biology, fire ecology, and behavioral ecology. Archbold's 7000+ acre natural area has outstanding examples of central Florida ecosystems and unique species. We also work within a network of protected areas in the region. =20 Prospective applicants should seek more information on Archbold and the Avian Ecology Lab at archbold-station.org.=20 =20 Applications are due by June 15, 2007. Send a letter summarizing experience, qualifications and long-term career goals, a CV or resume, a copy of informal transcripts, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 3 references. Email applications are preferred. =20 Dr. Reed Bowman Avian Ecology Lab Archbold Biological Station P.O. Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 863-465-2571 (phone) [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. =20 =20 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>=20 =20 Reed Bowman, Ph.D. Associate Research Biologist Head, Avian Ecology Lab Archbold Biological Station PO Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 (phone) 863-465-2571 ext 229 (fax) 863-699-1927 (e-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (web) http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm =20 For packages: Archbold Biological Station 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960 =20 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>=20 =20
Re: Department of Defense Grant
We have had DoD grants for studying the demography of endangered species nearly continuously for 12-13 years. It is important to ensure that the work provides the installation supporting it with the data necessary to make effective management recommendations, to work with the base to make sure the management is informed by the science, and that the research is conducted so that results of management actions can be monitored and management adaptively modified if needed. We have found it relatively easy to tailor our demographic research to meet both our research agenda and to meet the installations needs. Reed Bowman <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Reed Bowman, Ph.D. Associate Research Biologist Head, Avian Ecology Lab Archbold Biological Station PO Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 (office) 863-465-2571 ext 230 (mobile) 863-214-3644 (fax) 863-699-1927 (e-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (web) http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm For packages: Archbold Biological Station 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mia Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 8:29 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Department of Defense Grant What are the chances of the Department of Defense funding a graduate student in community ecology? Does anyone know ecologists with these grants? Their previous awards seem to tend towards physics, math, and engineering.any thoughts?
