My apologies for cross posting. The following seasonal positions are open for applications for the summer of 2008, for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM, through The Institute for Bird Populations. Please share with any interested individuals you may know.
Thanks, Amy Many Field Biologist Interns are needed in 2008 to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. Positions are available in the Northwest region (12 total in Oregon and Washington), the Western Midwest/Texas region (8 total in Missouri and Texas), the Eastern Midwest/East region (10 total in Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia), and Yosemite National Park (2, in California). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from 1 May (23 April for Midwest/TX) through 8 August. Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mist-netting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Applicants with good field vehicles are especially needed. Mileage is reimbursed at the rate of $0.33/mile for work-related use. Shared housing and a per diem of $20 - $28 (depending on location and experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,680 - $2,520 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least 2 references including email addresses, and a completed MAPS Internship Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Field Biologists needed to train and supervise interns operating constant effort mist netting and banding stations for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. Six supervisory biologist positions are available for existing networks of stations in Indiana/Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Maine/West Virginia, Oregon, and Washington. Positions extend from May 1 (April 23 for Texas and Missouri) through August 8, 2008. Successful applicants should have previous experience with the MAPS protocol (www.birdpop.org), but require advanced skills in bird banding, ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand, birdsong identification, and habitat assessment. Applicants should also have an excellent detailed working knowledge of the plumages and molts of landbirds in the appropriate regions. Preference will be given to those with a BS in Biology or related natural resources field. Previous MAPS field biologist interns are especially encouraged to apply. Demonstrated leadership skills, attention to detail, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. A reliable field vehicle is a must. These field biologist positions are an excellent opportunity to gain supervisory experience, and IBP full-time staff biologists are often recruited from the field biologist pool. A salary of $2300 per month and on-the-job mileage reimbursement ($.33/mile) are provided. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, professional resume, and current contact information for three references that are familiar with your professional experience and qualifications, along with a completed MAPS Biologist Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Experienced Bird Bander needed for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking an experienced bird bander to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Fort Bragg, North Carolina from May 1 to August 8, 2008. Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience working independently in the field and a solid background in mistnetting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during an intensive training session beginning May 1. After training, the bander will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 mist-netting stations, coordinating area volunteers for assistance, liaising with contacts on Fort Bragg, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Free housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $40 for 84 days in the field, totaling $3,360 for the season. The bander will need a reliable vehicle and will be reimbursed at $0.33/mile for job-related use. The position entails working a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. These positions are an opportunity to gain experience working independently in the field, and individuals in these positions frequently have the opportunity to step into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during subsequent seasons. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, resume, and current contact information for three references, along with a completed MAPS Internship Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Four Field Biologist Interns needed for field work in Alaska in the summer of 2008. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking four bird banding interns to operate MAPS (MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP) mist-netting stations. Interns will be based out of two field sites in Nome and Umiat. The primary goal of the project is to collect samples from migratory landbirds to determine presence of avian flu viruses in populations that migrate between Alaska and Asia (primarily arctic warbler and yellow wagtail). Internships are from 22 May through 8 August. Applicants must have previous bird and back country/wilderness experience, enthusiasm, determination, and tolerance of setbacks. Prior songbird banding experience is strongly desired, but not required as interns will attend an intense training course in mist-netting, banding, and ageing and sexing small landbirds in Fairbanks, Alaska prior to the field season. Small boat/outboard operation experience is required for the Umiat positions. Shared housing (possibly some camping), round-trip airfare to Alaska, transportation within Alaska, and $36/day for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, resume, and current contact information for three references, along with a completed MAPS Alaska Internship Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found. Supervising Field Biologist needed in Nome, Alaska the summer of 2008. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking one field biologist to supervise two interns in the operation of five MAPS (MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP) mist-netting stations, and conduct nest searches for and target-netting of yellow wagtails. The primary goal of the project is to collect samples from migratory landbirds to determine presence of avian flu viruses in populations that migrate between Alaska and Asia (primarily arctic warbler and yellow wagtail). The biologist will supervise two interns in the field and will take the lead in operating the 5 mist-netting stations and collecting samples according to protocol. At the beginning of the season, the biologist will attend and assist at an eight-day training session in Fairbanks, Alaska. The position is from May 22 through August 8, 2008. Applicants must have extensive previous experience with mist netting, bird banding, and working independently in the field, as well as experience nest searching, and must have demonstrated leadership skills, good physical condition, and the determination and perseverance necessary to complete a field season in spite of inevitable setbacks. Shared housing, round-trip airfare to Alaska, transportation within Alaska, and a salary of $2,300 per month will be provided. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, professional resume, and current contact information for three references that are familiar with your professional experience and qualifications, along with a completed MAPS Biologist Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Two Field Interns are needed for the TROPICAL MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (TMAPS) PROGRAM. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking two bird banding interns from March 24 to July 19, 2008 to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Field conditions include high heat and humidity; exposure to intense sunlight; rocky, sharp, and rugged terrain; regular exposure to bees and wasps, and possibly other unpleasant tropical insects and critters. The position entails working a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience working independently in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. A valid passport and driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during an intensive training session in central California beginning March 24. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with the CNMI DFW (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' Division of Fish and Wildlife) contacts on Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Roundtrip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $22 for 90 days in the field, totaling $1,980 for the season. These positions are an opportunity to expand your experience working independently in the field, and individuals in these positions frequently have the opportunity to step into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during subsequent seasons. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three references to AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found. **************************************************** Amy Finfera Staff Biologist The Institute for Bird Populations P.O. Box 1346 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346 Phone: 415-663-1436 Fax: 415-663-9482 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
