The Institute for Bird Populations is looking to fill a few remaining
internship positions for the summer of 2008. Note that the per diem
and mileage reimbursement rates have increased for the 2008
season. Please pass this announcement along to any interested
individuals you may know.
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 (some flexibility
with start date). 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 cars
are fine- no trucks or SUVs necessary). Mileage will be reimbursed
at the rate of $0.35/mile for job-related use. Shared housing and a
per diem of $25 - $30 (depending on location and experience) for food
and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $2,100 - $2,700 for
the season, are provided (per diem is not subject to taxes- you keep
the full amount). 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]
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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]
