The following position would be a great opportunity for someone right out of college, and provides training and experience in sampling for a wide range of taxa.
The Alabama Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University is seeking BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS (5) for a multi-species inventory and conservation planning project on selected state-owned lands within Alabama. Primary responsibilities will include one or more of the following tasks: conducting amphibian and reptile timed-area searches, avian point counts, small mammal trapping, and vegetation surveys. Other duties will include data entry, database management, and maintenance of field equipment and vehicles. Survey efforts will require working long hours in variable field conditions (heat, humidity, snakes, insects, etc.) and will require residence in temporary accommodations at the various field sites (provided). Candidates must have at least a Bachelors degree in a biology related field and should be highly motivated. The incumbent should also be capable in GPS navigation, have a valid drivers license with clean or good driving record, the ability to work in adverse terrain, and carry light field equipment for extended time periods. Preference will be given to individuals with field experience and the ability to identify southeastern birds and/or herpetofauna by sound and sight. Position appointments are April 2009 to August 2009 with a pay rate of $10/hour. Appointments can be extended through December 2009 for mammal sampling. To apply send a (1) COVER LETTER highlighting relevant experience and your specific interests in the project, (2) RESUME, and (3) names and contact information for at least 3 relevant REFERENCES to: Amy L. Silvano, 3301 Forestry & Wildlife Building, Auburn University, AL 36849, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and review will continue, if necessary, until field work is complete. Contact: Amy L. Silvano, email: [email protected], 334-844-9295
