SPRING MIGRATION TECHNICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE (4) to assist in the study of western migratory birds at a major stopover site on the lower Colorado River in SW Arizona, 15 Mar- 20 May 2009. BANDER (1) will manage mist- netting efforts. MUST have experience with mist-netting and processing birds. BANDING ASSISTANTS (2) will assist in mist-netting large numbers of migratory birds and conducting foraging observations. Preference for bander and banding positions will be given to individuals with experience collecting blood samples from birds. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) will conduct re-sights of color banded warblers and foraging observations, and there is potential to assist with mist-netting. MUST have experience with color band re-sighting or foraging observations. Applicants are required to work 6 days a week, be in good physical condition, work and live harmoniously in close company with others, be meticulous in detail of data collection and recording, and maintain a good attitude, especially in light of the large diversity of migratory species at the study site. Pay rate will be $400/ week for the bander and $350/ week for all other positions. Housing will be provided. Please send letter of interest (indicate position and site applying for), resume, and email address and phone number of 3 references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (email preferred) or Kristina Paxton, 118 College Drive Box 5018, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. Applications will be accepted until positions filled. For more information see our web page: http://www.usm.edu/mbrg/Cibola.html.
