Research Assistant wanted for Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) project: This position is with the Archbold Biological Station’s Avian Ecology program, directed by Dr. Reed Bowman, and is based at Archbold’s office at Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) in Avon Park, FL. Archbold is a non-profit research station that is contracted to monitor several endangered species at APAFR. Duties will include carrying out management activities on RCW cavities, such as installing artificial insert cavities (requires operating a chainsaw), cleaning and maintaining inserts (requires tree climbing using sectional ladders), planning locations for artificial inserts, conducting an annual cavity tree census, and contributing to quarterly and annual reports. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be part of a team conducting research on factors limiting the growth of the APAFR RCW population and will help in designing and conducting research into how cavity management and limitation influences RCW populations. The position also will provide opportunities to assist with other aspects of RCW monitoring, as well as with projects on the demography of Florida Scrub-Jays, Florida Grasshopper Sparrows, and gopher tortoises. Master’s degree preferred, experience with forestry or landscape ecology techniques a plus. To apply, please e-mail a CV, cover letter, and three references to Dr. Gregory Schrott at: gschr...@archbold- station.org. Application deadline is September 1st.
