The following seasonal positions are now being filled 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. Positions are filling fast, so apply soon!
Thanks, Amy Finfera MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM (mid-April (or May 1) to August 8, 2008): FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERNS needed 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), and the Eastern Midwest/East region (10 total in Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia). 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 will be reimbursed at the rate of $0.33/mile for job-related use. Shared housing and a per diem of $23 - $28 (depending on location and experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,932 - $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] Positions are being filled as suitable candidates are found. SUPERVISORY FIELD BIOLOGISTS needed to train and supervise interns operating constant effort mist netting and banding stations for the MAPS program through The Institute for Bird Populations. Two supervisory biologist positions are available for existing networks of stations in Indiana/Kentucky (supervising six interns at three locations) and Missouri (supervising two interns at one location, plus conducting surveys for Cerulean Warblers). Positions extend from May 1 (April 23 for 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 Field 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] Positions are being filled as suitable candidates are found.
