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January 19

Revised – ON CALL WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS--ICF International is seeking highly energetic and responsible wildlife technicians to assist our team in Gillette, Wyoming for biological telemetry and survey work from mid-March through June 2012, and possibly extended through July. Duties will include trapping and tracking sage-grouse, as well as ground surveys for sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, raptor nests, mountain plovers, and prairie dog colonies for numerous energy-related projects in the region. The field work will require long and often irregular (nights, early mornings, and some weekends) hours in potentially adverse weather conditions. Housing will be provided and compensation will include $18-20 per hour (DOE). The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. Successful applicants will possess at least a B.S. in wildlife biology or a closely related field and will demonstrate intense field experience conducting standardized protocols and identifying avian and mammalian species. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in their work; strong problem-solving skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team; and the ability to navigate using maps and GPS. Experience with ArcGIS, Great Plains ecology, and prior consulting experience would be particularly valuable. Operation of manual transmission four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs, and a valid driver's license is required. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a dynamic firm, please e-mail (PDF or WORD) a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to MARK ELY (EM: mely AT icfi.com). Include reference code 1200000113 in the subject line. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at West Virginia University. Location:
southwestern Pennsylvania. Duration: ~3.5 mos. Job Type: Seasonal.
Number of Openings: 2-3. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012 Job
Description: Avian field technicians (2-3 positions) ~15 April – 30 July
2012 to assist on a study examining shrubland bird community response to development of Marcellus shale gas. Positions will be located in southwestern Pennsylvania. Primary responsibilities include conducting point counts, finding and monitoring nests of shrubland birds, audio and video recording at nest sites, and basic vegetation surveys. Stipends will be based on experience (1600- 2000/mo negotiable). Field housing, field transportation, and safety training (first aid/ CPR) will be provided. Qualifications: Successful applicants will have previous experience conducting point counts and nest monitoring and must be able to identify Eastern songbirds by sight and sound. Applicants must be physically able to work on rough terrain and to live and work well with others in close quarters. Technicians will work 6 days per week.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to RYAN DAVIS (EM: rddavis11AT gmail.com).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

BIRD MONITORING STUDENT VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS - River Restoration at Klamath Bird Observatory. Website: http://www.klamathbird.org Location:
Northern California. Duration: 4 months. Number of Openings: 5. Job
Description: The Klamath Bird Observatory (URL:
http://www.klamathbird.org) is seeking five (5) INTERNS (April - July) to participate in the bird monitoring component of a large river restoration project in northern California. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to an array of ornithological field methods while working on a high profile restoration project in a beautiful part of the world. EXPECTATIONS: Duties will include nest searching/monitoring, spot map surveys, and vegetation surveys.
Additional duties include: managing and entering data, maintaining equipment, and completing other tasks as required. Exposure to other aspects of the project, including point count and riverine float surveys, is possible and will be contingent upon logistics and personal aptitude. Field training on protocol methodology, bird ID, and orienteering will be provided early in the field season. COMPENSATION: A monthly stipend of $750 will be provided depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Housing will be provided, although some camping may be necessary. Binoculars will be available if needed. Per-mile transportation costs will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in birds, natural history, and field biology, and should be prepared to work long days in the field in hot and inclement weather, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver’s License. Applicants must be willing to work in areas rife with poison oak, Himalayan Blackberry, and biting and stinging insects, with the potential to encounter rattlesnakes, black bears, and cougars. It is essential that the applicant be comfortable and capable of working independently both at remote sites and in developed areas where interaction with the public is likely. Desired qualifications include:
experience with ornithological field methodologies, camping, and orienteering. To apply, send cover letter (including dates of availability and whether you have a personal vehicle), resume, and contact information for three references, preferably by email, to Ian Ausprey (ija[at]klamathbird.org), phone 541-282-0866. Snail mail applications are also accepted: Klamath Bird Observatory, PO Box 758, Ashland, OR 97520. Applicants will be evaluated on a continual basis until all positions are filled. Qualifications: o8u

MS/Ph.D. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP at University of Tennessee. Location:
Knoxville, TN. Duration: Open. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job
Description: We are seeking a highly motivated MS or PhD student to participate on a research team working on development and validation of acoustic technology for monitoring threatened and endangered avian species and species at risk on military installations. The study is focused on developing and validating the technology on three eastern military installations for a suite of focal avian species.
Qualifications: Qualifications include experience working with bird monitoring, habitat evaluation, ability to analyze complex data sets, ability to lead a research team, and ability to work well with other students and faculty on a research team. BS and MS degrees in wildlife science, conservation biology, ecology or related field required.
Successful applicants will also have a strong academic record (GPA >3.3, GRE >1100 verbal + quantitative minimums). To Apply: We are accepting applications immediately until a suitable candidate has been recruited.
Email a letter of interest, resume, GRE scores, transcripts, and names and contact information for 3 references to DR. DAVID BUEHLER, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee,
274 Ellington Plant Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563, (EM:
dbuehler AT utk.edu, PH: 865-974-7126). Graduate assistantships at The University of Tennessee provide ~$17,000 per year in stipend plus health insurance and a full out-of-state tuition waiver ($14,000).

AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGIST at NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Website:
http://www.ncwildlife.org/Conserving/Programs/WildlifeDiversityProgram.aspx
Location: eastern North Carolina. Duration: April 1 - July 31, 2012. Job
Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2012. Job Description: The successful applicant will assist with conducting point count and/or line transect surveys, vegetation surveys and data entry for Cerulean Warblers, Bachman’s Sparrows, and other songbirds in eastern North Carolina. Field work will be conducted primarily in the Coastal Plain with emphasis along the Roanoke River. Work hours will not be standard, due to the nature of the project. Some duties will require working independently in remote field locations. Expect hot, humid weather and biting insects. The employee’s expected primary duty station will be in Tillery, NC. Travel to various locations in eastern NC will be required.
Pay will be $12-13/hr. (depending upon experience) for 40 hrs./week, and the Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided. Rent-free group housing may be available, and the employee will be reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary.
Qualifications: A 2-year degree in Wildlife Biology or related field is required, Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. The successful applicant must have a good working knowledge of the principals and practices of wildlife management and research. The ability to identify southeastern birds by sight and voice are essential. Previous experience piloting a canoe/kayak and nest searching is desired. Experience working with Microsoft Office, ArcMap, and GPS units will also be helpful. Good organizational skills and personal motivation are required. To Apply:
Send cover letter and completed NC State Government Application for Employment (download form here:
http://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/HowtoApply.aspx) to: JOHN CARPENTER, Wildlife Diversity Biologist [EM: john.carpenter AT ncwildlife.org (preferred)], 4924 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 Email or call (PH:
910-742-7231) during business hours with any questions.

WHOOPING CRANE REINTRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS: Duties: Assist with nest management and chick adoption research, rearing and care of whooping crane chicks, and monitoring of adult cranes at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin. Nest management research involves egg swaps (real eggs for dummy eggs or eggs with temperature data loggers).
Adoption research involves development of foster techniques by related and unrelated adult whooping crane pairs. Crane chick care is done in costume with isolation techniques. Adult monitoring is largely accomplished with radio telemetry. Duration: 7-8 months:
March/April-November 2012. Stipend: $600 per month. Lodging provided.
Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology or conservation, willingness to work outdoors at any time of day and any day of week, ability to work silently while wearing a crane isolation-rearing costume for prolonged periods and function safely while looking through face mesh of low visibility, valid driver's license and good driving record.
Desired: Experience in aviculture. Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Contact: RICHARD KING, (EM: richard_king AT fws.gov, PH:
608/565-4402). To Apply: EMAIL (1) cover letter stating your interest in the project, (2) resume, (3) copy of college transcripts, AND (4) the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (4)- We are seeking enthusiastic avian field technicians to assist with nest searching/monitoring, avian surveys, and vegetation surveys on privately owned grasslands in northwestern Illinois. We will be investigating how different types of management practices within the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/crp/,
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/crp07.pdf) affect avian communities and their productivity. Housing will be provided for the crew. Technicians should be able to work independently and as a part of a small team, and should have an eager interest in field work and birds.
Applicants with grassland bird nest searching experience, grassland bird visual and aural identification skills, and identifying Illinois grasses and forbs are particularly encouraged to apply. The field season will start in early May and end in early August. Please send, electronically, a brief cover letter detailing your interests and qualifications for this position, resume, and three reference contacts to JUSTIN SHEW (EM:
justin.shew AT siu.edu). Technicians will be paid $1500-1400 per month and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please e-mail or call Justin Shew (PH: 618-453-6959) with any questions.

FIELD TECHNICIAN NEEDED to assist with investigation of resource use, demography, and movement of black-backed woodpeckers in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. We are seeking one highly motivated individual to assist with a radio telemetry study starting early May and lasting through mid-August. Work includes capturing birds, radio-tracking, and associated vegetation sampling. Proficiency working with birds, knowledge of radio-telemetry techniques, and a demonstrated ability to work alone and under difficult field conditions is essential. Candidates must also have experience driving manual transmission 4-wheel drive vehicles. Work will be full-time. Pay is $14.00/hr and housing is provided. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 2 references (name, phone, and email) to CHRIS ROTA (EM: bbwotech AT gmail.com). I will begin contacting qualified individuals for interviews the week of January 23.

AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (2 positions) 14 May – 1 July 2012 to assist on a study examining bird community thresholds in response to changing landscapes as a result of mountaintop mining in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Positions will not have a centralized location but will involve travel to multiple, different mine sites.
Primary responsibilities include conducting point counts and basic vegetation surveys. Successful applicants will have previous experience conducting point counts, be able to identify Eastern songbirds by both sight and sound, and be able to independently navigate to survey locations using GPS units. Applicants must be physically able to work on steep mountainous terrain and live and work well with others in close quarters. Technicians will work 6 days per week. Stipends will be based on experience (~2200/mo but negotiable). Additionally, housing (field stations, motels, and camping), transportation, and safety training (first aid/ CPR) will be provided. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 4WD experience and basic tree identification preferred. Additional employment, up to a month prior to the listed dates, is also possible for applicants with GIS experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to DOUGLAS BECKER (EM: wvbirdthresholdproject AT gmail.com).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO FIELD TECHNICIANS (14) at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website : http://www.southernsierraresearch.org Location: The lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Duration: June 1to Sept 15 (8), June 15 to Aug 15 (5) and June 1 to Aug 20 (1). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings – 14. Application
deadline: 26 February 2012 Job Description: Southern Sierra Research Station (SSRS) is seeking up to 14 field assistants to assist with a yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) study in natural and restored riparian forests on the lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada, under the LCR Multi-Species Conservation Program. Join us for an exciting field season working in remote desert riparian areas with one of the most interesting and challenging birds found in the Southwest. Eight technicians are needed from June 1 until September 15 2011, five from June 15 to August 15, and one from June 1 to August 20 (dates somewhat flexible). Primary duties include conducting yellow-billed cuckoo call-playback surveys, nest searching and monitoring, resighting color-banded cuckoos, target mist-netting, radio telemetry, and entering data. All field work involves early morning rising (driving or hiking in the dark), with occasional afternoon or evening work. Sites can be remote and some require long drives or hikes and/or crawling through dense vegetation or water. Some field areas entail driving on remote gravel roads, and conducting surveys by kayak. Encounters with mountain lions, rattlesnakes, javalinas, coyotes, feral hogs, mosquitoes, and spiders are possible. All technicians will work 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off, but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each week with the understanding that schedules are subject to change based on cuckoo activity. We work 7-10 hour days in temperatures ranging from 80 – 115 F. All data is entered daily on return from the field. Housing and work vehicle provided. Positions will be based out of Lake Havasu City AZ, Parker AZ and Blythe CA. One technician will primarily work alone in Yuma AZ. No pets are allowed. Qualifications Required: 1) applicants must be enthusiastic, physically fit, with a strong work ethic, and very good hearing and color vision; 2) previous experience with bird surveys, nest searching, and resighting color-banded birds; 3) ability to navigate alone using maps, compass, and gps units. Meticulous data collection and data entry skills are expected. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and a personal cell phone. Preferred:1) Highly qualified candidates will have a background working in desert environments; 2) ability to identify (or quickly learn) western riparian birds by sight and sound;3) ability to resight color-bands of cryptic
birds;4) radio telemetry and mist-netting experience. Monthly salary is
$1875 per month, plus free housing. To apply, email a cover letter stating your interest in the position and dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone) of three references to DIANE TRACY (EM: lcrjobs.ssrs AT gmail.com) by Feb 26.
Please make sure all references are current and able to comment on your avian research capabilities. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. SSRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO FIELD CREW LEADERS (3) at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website : http://www.southernsierraresearch.org Location: The lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Duration: May 25 to late August (1) and late Sept (2). Job Type:
Seasonal. Number of Openings - 3. Application deadline: 26 February 2012. Job Description: Southern Sierra Research Station (SSRS) is seeking three (3) crew leaders to assist with a yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) study in natural and restored riparian forests on the lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada, under the LCR Multi-Species Conservation Program. Join us for an exciting field season working in remote desert riparian areas with one of the most interesting and challenging birds found in the Southwest. Qualifications required for all crew leader positions: 1) at least one field season as a crew leader (documented with references), and an additional two or more years experience conducting avian surveys;
2) must possess a strong work ethic, be enthusiastic, physically fit, and able to work in extreme temperatures; 3) ability to navigate using maps, compass, and gps; 4) computer/office skills including data management and basic ArcGIS mapping; 5) valid driver’s license and personal cell phone; 6) dedication to collecting high quality data and willingness to solve problems and complete tasks effectively. Preferred:
experience studying cryptic species, resighting color-banded birds, and radio telemetry. During the peak field season (July through August) all crew leaders should expect to work over 40 hours per week, including weekends as needed. Crew Leader #1/Bander. Additional requirements:
Extensive avian mist-netting and banding experience, preferably MAPS or equivalent (please include approximate number/species of birds banded and any additional training). Desired: experience in blood sampling, and attaching tail-mounted radio transmitters. Primary duties: supervising
3-4 biological field technicians, managing field tasks including call-playback surveys, target mist-netting, color-banding, blood sampling, nest searching and monitoring, radio telemetry, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The position will begin May 25 and end Sept 25. The salary is $2,700 per month, housing and field vehicles are provided. Field station Parker AZ. Crew Leader #2. Additional desired
skills: Avian mist netting/banding experience. Primary duties:
co-supervising up to 6 field technicians conducting field work (surveys, nest-searching/monitoring, mist-netting, radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling), data collection/entry, and managing equipment. The position will begin May 25 and end Sept 15. The salary is $2,400 per month and field housing (Blythe CA) and field vehicles are provided. Crew Leader #3. Primary duties: Supervising one cuckoo field technician and conducting call-playback surveys, nest searching/monitoring, resighting color-banded birds, vegetation sampling, and data entry. This position involves some travel. The position will begin May 25 and end Aug 24. The salary is $2,100 per month, field housing (Lake Havasu City AZ) and field vehicle provided. All field work involves early morning work (rising early, driving or hiking in the dark), with occasional afternoon or evening field work. Crew leaders will ensure all data is entered and proofed daily after returning from the field. Crews may be required to travel long distances to sites. Some sites are remote and require long hikes and/or crawling through dense vegetation or water. Encounters with mountain lions, rattlesnakes, javalinas, coyotes, feral hogs, mosquitoes, and spiders are possible. No pets are allowed. To Apply:
email a cover letter stating your interest in these positions, dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone number) of three references to: DIANE TRACY (EM: lcrjobs.ssrs AT
gmail.com) by Feb 26. Please make sure all references are current and able to comment on your field crew leader and avian research capabilities. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found.
SSRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WILDLIFE CARE CENTER REHABILITATION AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, Audubon Society of Portland. Date of Posting: January 3, 2012. Closing:
Preference given to applications received by January 27, 2012. Audubon Society of Portland is looking for an experienced wildlife rehabilitator with strong organizational skills, enthusiasm for working with volunteers and a passion for engaging the public in wildlife conservation to manage our Wildlife Care Center. The Audubon Society of Portland, has been a leading voice in conservation for over a century We are located in a 150-acre wildlife sanctuary, just minutes from downtown Portland. With over 12,000 local members, we are the largest chapter of the National Audubon Society in the United States. Our conservation advocacy, environmental education, wildlife sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation programs focus on protection of wildlife and wildlife habitat and ensuring access to nature for future generations. Portland Audubon offers a welcoming and exciting work environment where passion for native birds, wildlife and connecting people with nature is shared by all. The Audubon Society of Portland Wildlife Care Center is Oregon's oldest and busiest wildlife rehabilitation facility providing the public with rehabilitation services, opportunities to interact with permanent education birds, and science-based information on living with wildlife.
The Center treats 2,000- 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals and responds to 10,000 to 15,000 wildlife related phone-calls annually. In addition to the manager, the Wildlife Care Center is supported by a wildlife veterinarian, seasonal rehabilitation staff, interns and between 60-70 volunteers. The Wildlife Care Center Rehabilitation and Operations Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Care Center operations including overseeing care of animals from intake through release, staff and volunteer supervision and training, public outreach, facility upkeep and maintenance of records. This position reports to the Conservation Director and is expected to be available to work weekends and occasional evenings. This position requires at least two years of supervisory experience working at a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center and demonstrable knowledge in the care and handling of birds, mammals and herptiles. The starting pay range for this position is $31,500-$38,000 and is negotiable based on demonstrated experience and abilities. This is a full-time, exempt position. Portland Audubon offers a generous compensation package including; paid vacation and administrative leave, medical and dental benefits and employer retirement contribution. The Audubon Society of Portland does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or mental or physical handicap. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **Oversee all aspects of rehabilitation of injured and orphaned
wildlife: **Intake, examination and treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife. **Daily care and feeding of wildlife. **Coordination of wildlife rescue and other field operations. **Euthanasia or placement of non-repairable, non-releasable, and non-native animals. **Maintenance of records and charting of cases . **Provide daily care for non-releasable educational animals. **Supervise and train permanent and seasonal staff, volunteers and interns. **Provide educational outreach on urban wildlife issues. **Provide information to the general public regarding matters of injured, diseased, and orphaned wildlife. **Collaborate with conservation staff and other Audubon program staff to provide information to the general public regarding urban wildlife issues and preventing and resolving human-wildlife conflicts. **Remain informed about local conservation issues. **Develop and implement operational protocols and policies **Maintain relationships with local, state and federal agencies including keeping permits up to date and meeting reporting obligations. **Order and maintain supplies and equipment.
**Work with Sanctuaries staff to ensure the facility is maintained and cleaned appropriately. **Maintain a safe, professional working environment at all times. **Other responsibilities as assigned by the Conservation Director. QUALIFICATIONS **Two years of supervisory experience working at a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility; **Extensive experience in the care and rehabilitation of a broad range of wildlife species including birds, mammals and herptiles; **Wildlife rehabilitation skills including rescue, exams, nutrition, caging, physical therapy, and medical skills including injections, fracture immobilization, gavage, fluid therapy wound management and pain management; **Experience training and managing staff and volunteers; **Excellent written and verbal communication skills; **Computer skills including proficiency with Word and Excel; **A strong natural history background ideally with a focus on fauna of the pacific northwest.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES **Current drivers license; **State and federal wildlife rehabilitation permits or ability to obtain permits within 6-months of hire; **Oregon radiograph tech certification or ability to obtain certification within 6-months of hire; **Oregon euthanasia certification of ability to obtain certification within 6-months of hire. Other: **Must have daily access to a vehicle. To apply: Please send 1) employment application, 2) cover letter detailing experience and qualifications, 3) resume and 4) names and contact information for three professional references that can speak directly to applicants job
qualifications: Audubon Society of Portland-Wildlife Care Center Operations Manager Search, 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210.
Priority given to applications received by 4:00 pm on January 27, 2012.

AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (4), INTERNS (4), and CREW LEADER (1) needed for research on source-sink dynamics of migratory forest songbirds in southern Indiana. All positions will begin on approximately
1 May 2012 and continue through approximately 15 July 2012. Primary duties for all positions will involve early-morning point counts to census avian communities, afternoon vegetation surveys, and data entry.
Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. Technicians will have the additional responsibility of helping to train the interns on bird identification and point count methods, and the field crew leader will be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily work for 2-3 employees throughout the season. All employees will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high humidity, thorny understory, ticks, poison ivy, etc.). This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest-scale demographic studies conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. The study is being conducted through a partnership among the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (P. Marra, S. Sillett, and B. Ryder), Oregon State University (M.G. Betts), the Institue for Bird Populations, and the U.S.
Army Engineer Research and Development Center (R.A. Fischer). A study overview can be found at http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/research/marra/wood-thrush.cfm,
and further information about M.G. Betts’ Landscape Ecology Lab can be found at http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm. Successful candidates for all positions will have excellent navigational abilities, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work independently, good inter-personal skills, and a valid driver’s license. Technicians will have extensive experience conducting avian point counts and estimating distances to detected birds (preferably eastern birds). Interns may have little to no formal point count experience, but should have moderate bird identification skills and a willingness to study eastern bird identification prior to the start of the field season. The crew leader should have additional experience with ArcMap GIS software, GPS units, database management, logistical coordination, and will exhibit excellent leadership skills. Housing will be provided for all positions, and salary is $2200/month for the crew leader, $1800/month for technicians, and $600/month for interns. To apply, please send electronic copies (PDF or Word Documents) of 1) a letter of interest, 2) a C.V, and 3) the names and contact information for three work references to: JONATHON VALENTE, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, [EM:
Jonathon.J.Valente AT gmail.com (preferred), PH: 502-315-6714]. Please specify which position(s) interest you. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

PhD and MASTERS POSITIONS IN CONSERVATION OF PRAIRIE BIRDS Large-scale project on effects of oil extraction on prairie birds will start in May 2012. Research will address effects of oil wells on abundance, nesting success and behavioral ecology of songbirds with a special focus on effects of infrastructure noise. The project will include a large-scale experimental component. Research will take place in Alberta. Successful applicants will collaborate with other students, research assistants and a post-doctoral fellow to conduct field work. Masters positions will be within the 2-year Masters of Natural Resources Management program, and the Ph.D. position will be within the Ph.D. of Environmental and Natural Resources Management program, at the internationally recognized Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba. This is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to either enter the workforce or continue academic research upon graduation. In addition to the ecology component, courses cover conservation biology, economic, social, policy, and legal issues relevant to natural resources and environmental management and conservation. More information on the academic programs can be found at http://umanitoba.ca/institutes/natural_resources/. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate background and interest in avian or prairie ecology and conservation, plus strong research potential and academic background. Applicants eligible for an industrial NSERC (GPA over last 2 full-time years B+ or higher; please see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/IPS-BESII_eng.asp
for more information) will be strongly preferred; this program will provide a full stipend/scholarship. Apply with CV, unofficial transcripts, writing sample (e.g. essay / manuscript), and 3 references (email and phone numbers) to DR. NICOLA KOPER (EM: koper AT cc.umanitoba.ca). More information about Dr. Koper’s lab can be found at http://www.conserveprairiebirds.org or by emailing Dr. Koper.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and preferably before 31 January 2012. Applications submitted after this date will be considered if positions remain open.

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