Amphibian Technician Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville, Florida
Job Description: One position with Virginia Tech University, to assist with research and monitoring of Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders and other amphibians on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Position will require working days and occasional nights in potentially adverse conditions. Responsibilities will include conducting dipnet surveys for larval flatwoods salamanders and conducting amphibian call surveys. Work will begin in early-January and continue through the end of March 2010. Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with AMPHIBIAN TECH in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Virginia Tech is an EO/ AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY.
Qualifications: Candidates must be capable of operating 4WD vehicles in difficult terrain, orienting on unmarked roads, and working independently. Experience working with amphibians and endangered species is preferred.
Salary: $10-12.50/hr; Field housing is available. Last Date to apply: December 30, 2009 or until filled Contact: Thomas Gorman E-mail: [email protected] Carola A. Haas Associate Professor, Wildlife Ecology Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences 112 Cheatham Hall MC 0321 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 [email protected] 540-231-9269 http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm
