MOLT-MIGRATION AND STOPOVER (MoMS) PROJECT.
One Field Biologist Intern is needed between approximately 15 July-10 September 2008 to participate in a project investigating "molt-migrants," adults of western North American landbirds that stopover in the monsoon region of Arizona and northwestern Mexico to molt before migrating to wintering grounds in southern Mexico and Central America. The focus of the study is to determine the ecological requirements of molt-migrants during stopover periods, with the goal of conserving important areas. Fieldwork will take place in southeastern Arizona and will include running two banding stations and conducting area searches for molt migrants. Enthusiastic individuals with some previous banding and bird identification experience are preferred. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. A good field vehicle may be needed (and will be reimbursed $0.35/mile driven during the project but not for travel to and from the project area). Shared housing and a per diem of $25 per banding day for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided, amounting to a total of $1250 for the period. The intern is expected to work a minimum of 3 of every 4 days (50 days total), sometimes more, depending on weather. Applications will be reviewed and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, to MARY CHAMBERS, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
