AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) needed to assist with=20 a grassland bird research project in NW Iowa=20 evaluating bird responses to restoration=20 plantings of varying plant species=20 diversity. Positions start 23 April 2007 =96 7 May=20 2007 and end 7 August 2007 =96 17 August 2007.
Duties include conducting bird surveys, marking=20 survey transects, nest searching and monitoring,=20 bird banding, vegetation surveys, insect sweep=20 net sampling, and locating radio-collared=20 birds. Additional duties may include data entry=20 and sorting insect samples. Field work will be=20 conducted in restored grasslands and applicants=20 must have the physical ability to work long hours=20 outdoors and walk through thick vegetation and=20 uneven terrain. Applicants must be willing to=20 work during the early morning hours and tolerate=20 a variety of weather conditions. Qualified=20 applicants must have the ability to identify=20 grassland birds by sight and sound. Other=20 requirements include the ability to work=20 independently or as part of a team and a strong=20 work ethic. Applicants must have a valid=20 driver=92s license. Strong applicants will have=20 experience with bird banding, radio-telemetry,=20 bird surveys, identifying native prairie plants,=20 nest searching, and handling nestlings. The pay rate is $10.00 per hour/approximately 40=20 hours per week. Housing and vehicles for=20 project-related travel will be provided. Some=20 flexibility in start or end dates may be=20 possible. To apply, please send a cover letter,=20 resume, and the names and contact information of=20 three references to Jennifer Vogel, Department of=20 Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 339=20 Science II, Ames, Iowa 50011 or via email to=20 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] The deadline for application is 1 March 2007. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action=20 employer and will take action to ensure that=20 employment practices are free of discrimination.=20 Iowa State University is committed to achieving=20 excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa=20 State University does not discriminate on the=20 basis of race, color, age, religion, national=20 origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex,=20 marital status, disability, or status as a U.S.=20 veteran. Women and minorities are highly=20 encouraged to apply for all employment=20 opportunities. Inquiries or questions regarding=20 our non-discrimination policy can be directed to=20 Carla R. Espinoza, Director of Equal Opportunity=20 and Diversity and ADA Coordinator, 3750=20 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 or by phone at (515) 294-6458.
