FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed from 1 February 30
June 2007 (with minimum 2-month periood) for
research on the effects of forest fragmentation
on resident and migratory birds on the island of
Jamaica. Individuals will work in wet limestone
forests of central Jamaica in the Mandeville
region - in both intact forest as well as forest
surrounded by different land cover types
(residential development, bauxite mining, and
agriculture). Fieldwork will include point-count
censuses, territory spot mapping, behavioral &
foraging observations, banding, and vegetation
measurements. Individuals must be in good
physical condition, and willing to work long
hours and tolerate difficult field conditions
such as steep hills, poisonous plants, and
ticks. Strong applicants will have experience
with bird censusing, identifying birds by sight
and sound, and collecting and recording data on foraging and movement.
Lodging and in-country expenses will be
covered. Airfare may be covered depending on the
length of stay (>3 months) and the extent of
fieldwork experience/skills. Housing is provided
at Marshall's Pen Great House a historic house
on a former cooffee plantation and a prime
wildlife destination in the heart of the city of
Mandeville (see http://www.jnht.com/manchest/marshall.htm).
Fieldwork is in support of dissertation research
affiliated with the University of Maryland and
the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (see
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Research/Forest_Fragmentation/).
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, time
available and resume with references to CHRISTINA
KENNEDY (email preferable with subject heading "I
want to go to Jamaica". [EMAIL PROTECTED]; or mail:
Behavior, Ecology, Evolution & Systematics,
University of Maryland, 3221 Biology-Psychology
Building, College Park, Maryland 20742) by 1 NOVEMBER 2006.
Christina Kennedy
Behavior, Ecology, Evolution & Systematics
University of Maryland
3221 Biology-Psychology Building
College Park, Maryland 20742
PH: (301)405-4512 (Lab)
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
