GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 April through 30 September for ongoing research on grassland bird ecology in New Jersey. Duties include territory mapping, point count surveys, behavioral observations, nest searching, data entry and some data analysis. Territory mapping and/or point count experience, and the ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound required. Proficiency with MS Excel and ArcView preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently. travel extensively and be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Salary $2000/month. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for vehicle use provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 15 March to Kim Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 15 April through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration. Duties include but not limited to extracting birds from mist-nets, banding, weighing and measuring birds, collecting feather and blood samples, data recording, point counts, surveying for color-banded birds, and data entry. Mist-netting and bird banding experience, or experience with point counts and resighting color-banded birds required. Ability to identify shorebirds of the eastern U. S. and experience using MS Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Must be willing to work long hours, occasionally six days/week, in hot and buggy conditions. Start date somewhat flexible. Salary $1800/month. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for vehicle use provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 1 March to Kim Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 March through 30 November for research on grassland bird ecology in mid-Atlantic/New England region. Duties include conducting point counts and line-transect surveys, area searches, behavioral observations and vegetation sampling. Some data entry and data analysis. Experience with distance sampling and point count survey methods required. Ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound required. Applicants must be able to work independently. Proficiency with MS Excel preferred. Salary $2100/month plus per diem during field work. Housing provided throughout. Must have own vehicle and be willing to travel extensively. Mileage reimbursement provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 15 February to Kim Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
