Job #1:
GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD CREW LEADER needed 1 April through 30 July, 2009
for research on grassland bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New
England region. Crew Leader will manage a large-scale, multifaceted
project assessing bird productivity at three Department of Defense
(DoD) installations in MA, NJ, and MD. Duties will include task
scheduling, field crew supervision, nest searching and monitoring,
marking nestlings, vegetation sampling, data entry and management,
and liason with DoD natural resource managers. Experience conducting
avian research in early successional habitats highly desirable,
preferably at the project management level (MS or
equivalent). Applicants must be able to work independently and be
willing to travel extensively among the study sites. Proficiency
with MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Salary approximately $3100/month
DOE, lodging and mileage reimbursement provided. Must have own
vehicle. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references
by 1 January to Kim Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47
North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210,
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Job #2:
GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed 14 April through 18 July,
2009 for research on grassland bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New
England region. Three static positions will be located at research
sites in MA, NJ, or MD. A fourth, "floater" position will travel
among the three sites as needed. Duties will include nest searching
and monitoring, marking nestlings, vegetation sampling and data
entry. Experience using nest search methods in early successional
habitats is highly desirable. Ability to identify grassland birds of
the eastern U.S. required. Applicants must be able to work
independently, and proficiency with MS Excel is preferred. Salary is
approximately $2200/month DOE, lodging provided. Must have own
vehicle. When travel is required, mileage reimbursement will be
provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three
references by 1 January to Kim Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600
Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210,
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thank you very much. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Rene'
Ms. Rene' Buccinna, Admin. Asst.
NJAS/CMBO Center for Research & Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-861-0700 ext. 13
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