FIELD ASSISTANTS (11) needed from 3 May through 1 Aug to assist with research on songbird reproductive success and densities in relation to fire history in mountain big sagebrush habitat. Assistants will be housed at one of two locations on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (Nevada) in rustic and remote accommodations (no internet, limited electricity, 60+ miles from town). This is a joint effort among Oregon State University, PRBO Conservation Science, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Nestsearchers (8) will locate and monitor songbird nests, maintain micro-video camera systems, sample vegetation, read color band combinations, assist with trapping and color-banding adult birds, and for 3 weeks in June conduct small mammal trapping. Data entry on laptop computers will occur throughout the season. Applicants should have previous experience with one or more of the following in descending order of importance:nest searching and monitoring, remote field camp living, sagebrush ecosystems, and operating mist-nets. Applicants should be in good physical condition and able to hike 2-4 miles per day over rough terrain. Must also be able to lift and carry a 60lb pack for short distances (100-400 meters) on a near-daily basis. A salary of $2,000 to $2,200 per month will be provided (DOE). Surveyors (3) will conduct point count surveys and sample vegetation and fuels. For several weeks in May, prior to surveys, duties will also include trapping and color banding Brewer's Sparrows, Green-tailed Towhee, and Vesper Sparrows. Applicants should have previous experience with point counts, be in excellent physical condition, be able to walk up to 7 miles a day, and be willing to camp 2-4 nights a week. The start date for these positions is flexible up until May 15. Applicants must have a B.S. degree or multiple years of ornithological field experience and hold a valid drivers license. A salary of $2000-2300 per month will be provided (DOE). All positions are 89 day temporary faculty research appointments through Oregon State University. Questions should be directed to AARON HOLMES (541-740-9244, [EMAIL PROTECTED]). To apply please email AARON HOLMES ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research and the specific dates that you are available, your C.V., and contact information for three references. Oregon State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Aaron Holmes Terrestrial Ecology Division PRBO Conservation Science and Oak Creek Lab of Biology Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Oregon State University
