MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.
Three Field Biologist Interns are needed in 2008 to operate constant
effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations. Join this
continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that
cause changes in North American landbird populations. Positions are
now available only in the Northwest region (Oregon and Washington)
and in Texas. Interns are accepted into a given region and, after
training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from
NOW 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
training 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); all remaining Northwest positions require
the use of a personal vehicle for the internship. 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) for food
and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,950 - $2,280 for
the season, are provided; per diem is not subject to taxes, so 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] Positions will be filled
when 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]
