VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) needed to assist with a Mexican spotted owl behavioral study in Grand Canyon National Park, 15 Mar – 15 Jun (minimum of 1 month commitment). Duties will include backpacking to remote canyons and recording diurnal roosting owl behavior. Volunteers will be required to camp within canyons for up to 8 days and use a spotting scope for extended periods. Food, housing, and a $15 per diem stipend will be provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience backpacking in rugged terrain and conducting animal behavior studies. Please send a cover letter explaining interest, dates of availability, a resume or CV, and contact information of 3 references to [email protected] or Tim Bowden, Grand Canyon National Park, Science Center, PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023. Closing date is 1 March 2009.
