FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed to search for nests and hand-raise Black- capped Chickadees. One assistant needed in Kansas from approximately 1 Apr - 31 May 2009; the other needed in Alaska from 15 Apr - 15 Jun 2009. Exact dates are somewhat negotiable and dependent upon the timing of chickadee reproduction. The work entails: 1) nest searching, 2) nest monitoring, and 3) hand-raising chicks. Applicant qualifications: 1) nest searching experience is required; 2) the ability to work independently is vital; 3) experience hand-raising is extremely desirable, but not necessary; 4) experience working and camping in bear country (Alaska site) is helpful. Applicants can expect to work 3-4 hour days during the nest searching phase of the project (approximately 4 weeks) and then 12-14 hour days during the hand-raising phase (approximately 3 weeks). Salary will be $1000-1500/month, depending upon experience, with bonus pay of $50 per active nest found (up to 20 nests). Housing will be provided in Kansas; housing in Alaska is tentative and camping may be required. Applicants will be responsible for their own travel to both locations (a personal vehicle is required at both sites), but the cost of gas will be reimbursed. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references to: DR. TIMOTHY C. ROTH II, Department of Biology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557 (EM: TCRoth AT unr.edu). Applications will be reviewed until suitable candidates are found.
