Position: A field assistant position is available for a study on the cooperative breeding behavior of a pheasant, as part of the research for a PhD student, in collaboration with Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park USGS Research Center. The field assistant will be signed up as a USGS intern for the national park, the main responsibility includes banding and radio- tracking pheasants.
Location: Patchy native Hawai'ian forest surrounded by historical lava flow, relatively flat, about 1000m in elevation, mild temperature, occasionally voggy. A bicycle will be available to commute to the work site. Dates: Beginning of June - end of July (relatively flexible, job can start right now and end in Aug if applicant is available). Payment: The payment is modest ($10 a day, standard park internship), it will be more worth to those who value the experience. A small proportion of travel expenses can be covered if flying from the mainland, and free housing will be provided. To apply: Some former field experience is required (experience with radio- tracking is preferred), please reply email for details. Mahalo! Lijin Zeng
