LAST MINUTE FIELD CREW VACANCY COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Field technician position START DATE: must be in Montana by the first week of May, sooner is desirable. End date: August 1, 2009. Due to a last minute vacancy, we are seeking a field crew member willing to start very soon.
Stipend of $800-$1000/month (depending on experience) with housing provided. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric carnivores, using field observation and radio-telemetry. This will be the 20th, and final field season of this long-term research. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic, with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a broad variety of elements, experience in remote field settings and bear country is an asset. Working schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off. Ground-based radio-telemetry and open field behavioral observation protocols form the majority of tasks. BACKGROUND REQUIRED: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or related field is required. Applicants must be experienced in back-country settings, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous and demanding field protocol. The majority of time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management. Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station setting. EXPERIENCE WITH RADIO-TELEMETRY IS REQUIRED. TO APPLY: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to: [email protected] J.W. Sheldon Yellowstone Ecological Research Center 2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 556-1414 www.yellowstoneresearch.org ________________________________ J. W. Sheldon Yellowstone Ecological Research Center * phone/mobile : * address : * email : * website : (406) 556-1414 / (406) 570-9546 2048 Analysis Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 [email protected] www.yellowstoneresearch.org
