BIRD POINT COUNTERS needed May-July 2009 to assist in the study of the longer-term effects of thinning forest stands on songbirds. This is a continuation of an Oregon Dept. of Forestry/Oregon State University project that examined the short-term effects of thinning; study sites were thinned 13 years ago. Fieldwork will be conducted in the Tillamook Forest, located in the northern Coast Range of Oregon. Responsibilities include point count surveys, nest searching for focal species, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Must love early mornings (4 am), be physically fit, and able to maintain a good attitude. Shared housing near site and field vehicles are provided. Salary: $1550-2000, depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience, identification of western birds by sight and sound, experience with detailed collection of data, and sense of humor for unpredictable field experiences. Strongly prefer previous experience conducting point counts. Applicants should be tolerant of living and working closely with the same crewmembers throughout the field season, and be flexible to changing tasks. TO APPLY: Please send application materials (cover letter, resume, and at least 2 references) as a single document to Rebecca Cahall (rebecca.cahall <at> oregonstate.edu). Include in your letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying for this position. Review of applications begins immediately and candidates will be hired as applications are received.
