Job #1:
GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 April through 31 August for
ongoing research on grassland bird ecology in New Jersey. Duties
include spot-mapping, point count surveys, behavioral observations,
data entry and some data analysis. Spot-mapping and/or point count
experience, and the ability to identify grassland birds of the
eastern U.S. by sight and sound required. Proficiency with MS Excel
and ArcGIS preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently,
and be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy
conditions. Salary approximately $2200/month DOE. Must have own
vehicle. Housing and mileage reimbursement provided. Send cover
letter of interest, resume, and three references by 15 March to Kim
Peters, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court
House, NJ 08210, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Job #2:
SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April through 30 June for
ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's
Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally
important staging area for shorebirds during spring
migration. Duties include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding,
weighing and measuring birds, recording data, point counts, surveying
for color-banded birds, and data entry. Mist-netting and bird
banding experience necessary. Ability to identify shorebirds of the
eastern U. S., color-band resighting experience, and proficiency with
MS Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be able to work
independently or as part of a team, possibly work long hours or
occasionally six days/week, in occasionally hot and buggy conditions.
Start date can be flexible. Salary $1800-2200/month depending on
experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for
gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three
references by 15 March to Dr. Kimberly Peters, Cape May Bird
Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
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
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
