Interested in Wildlife Ecology/Environmental Issues?
The Appalachian Laboratory (UMCES) is seeking a part-time Field Research Technician to assist with migratory bird research being conducted in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. The person will assist in searching for bird and bat carcasses that may have been killed by striking cell phone towers in the park. Tall towers are known to kill nocturnally migrating birds, but little is known about the effects of shorter towers (like the ones in Rock Creek) on these birds. The successful applicant will assist with different aspects of the research, but primarily will carry out ground and net searches 2 days per week, preferably on weekends, 3-4+ hrs per day beginning at sunrise, from 15 April-15 June and 15 July-15 November. Applicant must be able to negotiate varied terrain from steeply sloped woodlands to paved parking lots and cope with poison ivy and stinging insects. Those with a BS (or in progress) in wildlife, biology, or a related field will be given preference. Experience with bird and bat identification and related fieldwork would be a plus. Technician will be paid $10/hr. Submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references by 13 April 2007 to (electronic submissions preferred): Stephanie Dickey, [EMAIL PROTECTED], or call 301.873.5445 for more information. UMCES welcomes and specifically encourages applications from minority and women applicants; UMCES is an AA/EOE employer.
