We are currently recruiting for the following seasonal bird banding
positions for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP
(MAPS) PROGRAM, through The Institute for Bird Populations. There is
some flexibility with the start dates. Positions are filling up,
particularly for non-driving interns (half of the intern
positions). Please share with any interested individuals you may know.
Thanks,
Amy Finfera
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.
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), 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 reliable
field vehicles are especially needed (passenger vehicles are fine-
trucks or SUVs not required). 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.
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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]
