VOLUNTEER POSITION: Black bear research
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 March 2007
STUDY: Urban black bear ecology.
JOB DESCRIPTION and DUTIES:
One volunteer technician needed to assist on an urban black bear ecology
study in Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado from May 1-August 31 (dates
somewhat flexible). This is a multiple organizational (USDA-WS-National
Wildlife Research Center, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Colorado
State University) effort to perform research that aids in reducing bear-
human conflict in urban environments. Duties include (but are not limited
to): trapping, handling and processing of black bears, radio-tracking and
downloading GPS locations of tagged bears, backtracking and sampling
anthropogenic and natural food sources used by bears, monitoring
availability of anthropogenic and natural food sources, public education
activities, equipment maintenance, and administrative work including data
entry. Typical work schedule is 10-days-on, 4-days-off. Interested
applicants should send a cover letter (state dates of availability),
resume, and phone and e-mail contact information for 3 references. For
more information about the study including media coverage see:
http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/research/bear
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must:
1) be an undergraduate student in wildlife biology or wildlife
conservation, or in a related ecology, natural resources or biological
field,
2) be able to work for long and varying hours in sometimes challenging
physical conditions, including steep mountainous terrain and inclement
weather,
3) feel comfortable hiking alone in bear country,
4) have good communication skills and work and interact well with public
and private land owners,
5) able to work well independently but also work closely with other
project personnel,
6) be able to follow protocols, including being meticulous in collecting
and recording data,
7) have strong work ethics and a positive attitude!
8) have a valid U.S. drivers license.
Additional beneficial qualifications include: good map reading and
orienteering skills (including use of GPS), 4-wheel driving skills,
ability to operate standard transmission vehicles, and Spanish language
skills.
STIPEND: Approximately $500 monthly, paid as per diem. Housing is provided.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send via email to the address
below a cover letter (state dates of availability), resume, and phone and
e-mail contact information for 3 references (Deadline is 20 March 2007).
CONTACT:
Sharon Baruch-Mordo
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1474
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
