Dates: approx. March 15-June 15 2008, with possible extension to the fall Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo)
Duties: Two field technicians are needed to conduct a variety of animal surveys as part of a new long-term food web study in the Carrizo National Monument. The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Technicians will conduct a variety of surveys, including mark-recapture trapping of endangered kangaroo rats and threatened squirrels, point counts for birds, visual line transects for reptiles, pitfall trapping for invertebrates, and spotlight surveys for predators and lagomorphs. Requirements: Field technicians must be pursuing or have a bachelors degree in the natural sciences and have previous field experience. PIT tagging and small mammal trapping experience is particularly desired. A strong interest in conservation and/or management and a high level of responsibility, organization, and motivation are desired. Must live and work well with others (3-5 people) in an isolated setting and be positive and flexible. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to tolerate hot field conditions. Work schedule: Approx. 40 hrs per week, usually 5 days on, 2 days off but could vary through the season. Compensation: $2167/month plus benefits. Housing is provided at an active research facility on the Monument. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by February 22, 2008 at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by email or phone (510-643-3918).
