Duties: Sampling terrestrial salamanders in a long-term experiment on the effects of silvicultural treatments on biodiversity. Fieldwork includes night-time area-constrained searches in Virginia and West Virginia during rainy nights. Other duties will include habitat sampling, invertebrate sampling, data entry, lab work, and other duties as assigned. Two positions will involve overnight traveling in primitive conditions.
Qualifications: Must be able to work irregular hours during cool, rainy nights and warm days, and to tolerate an erratic working schedule. Must be physically fit, possess an attention to detail and have a good disposition despite challenging field conditions. Research transportation provided. Prior experience sampling amphibians in forested systems preferred but not necessary. Dates: WV Positions: Late April-30 June (possibly mid-July) VA Positions: May-July with possibility of extension through mid-August Compensation: $8-10 hour based on experience and qualifications. Housing provided for West Virginia positions. To Apply: Please send a current resume, contact information for 3 references (including telephone number), and a cover letter that describes your prior field-experience, interest in the project, dates of availability, and preference for VA or WV positions by 29 FEBRUARY 2008 to: Jessica A. Homyack Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences 210A Cheatham Hall Mail Code 0321 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 Or email information to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the position title in the subject line.
