SHOREBIRD TECHNICIANS (2). 1 April- 31 August, 2009. Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC. Assist 2 graduate students in a collaborative research project investigating the behavioral and demographic effects of military overflights on breeding shorebirds. Focal species include Wilsons Plover, Black Skimmer, Common Tern, Least Tern and Gull-billed Tern.
Duties include, but are not limited to: capturing and color-banding chicks and adults; nest searching and monitoring; conducting systematic re-sight and beach disturbance surveys; behavioral and foraging observations; deploying and maintaining sophisticated nest monitoring and sound recording equipment; sampling habitat; data entry. Expect to work long hours, frequently under adverse conditions. Biting insects, highly variable weather and little relief from the sun is the Qualifications: B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field and previous field experience handling birds. Successful applicants will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to work and live harmoniously with others on a remote barrier island in park service housing (provided). Some camping may be required. A valid drivers license is required and experience operating 4WD vehicles, ATVs, and boats is desired. Salary: $400/week Housing: provided. Open until filled; review begins immediately. Send resume including academic background, work experience, and contact info for 3 references to: Audrey DeRose-Wilson ([email protected]) AND Matt Hillman ([email protected]), or mail one application to Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321. (Electronic applications preferred). Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer.
