Sorry about that, please disregard. Cheers, Jim
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Sent: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 7:28 PM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Assistants Needed in NV
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> FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) needed for continuation of long-term > studies
> of bird responses to fire and fuels management and riparian bird > community
> dynamics in the mountains of central Nevada. Primary duties > include daily
> morning surveys (point counts) and vegetation sampling at survey >
> locations.
> Great opportunity to explore these little-known, spectacular > mountain
> ranges
> (Shoshone, Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor). Duration approximately > 5 weeks
> (29 May through 30 June) with few days off, but some afternoons free.
> Research assistants will work independently and in small teams (two->
> three),
> with field vehicle provided. Camping at primitive field sites will > be the
> norm, with occasional access to small-town motels or Forest Service >
> housing
> with hot shower and basic kitchen facilities. Applicants must have
> demonstrable experience and proficiency in identification of > western birds
> by sight and sound; preference given for bachelor's or advanced > degree in
> biology, ecology, or related field. Applicants must be in good > physical
> condition, able to work independently in rugged and remote > locations, and
> willing to work long hours as necessary. Applicants also must > possess good
> organizational skills, including ability to collect and maintain > accurate
> hard-copy data records, and a valid driver's license with a good > driving
> record and off-road and 4WD experience. Sense of humor and patience
> required; personal 4WD vehicle a plus (field use will be compensated).
> Compensation approximately $3000, but negotiable and dependent on
> experience. Send cover letter and resume or CV (with names, telephone
> numbers, and email addresses of three references) to Erica Fleishman
> ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), National Center for Ecological Analysis > and
> Synthesis, Santa Barbara, CA AND to David Dobkin > ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), High
> Desert Ecological Research Institute, Bend, OR.
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Robert B. Blair
Associate Professor of Wildlife and Extension
Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
200 Hodson Hall (mail) 201E Green Hall (office)
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(612) 624-2198
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