Full time Position Title : Field Technician (Aquatic/Wetlands Ecology)
Agency : National Audubon Society Website : www.corkscrew.audubon.org/science Description : Seeking a Field Technician to assist with community ecology research (field, laboratory, and office duties) in SW Florida. This research office, located at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, supports an active research program focusing on ecological and natural resource management-oriented issues throughout Southwest Florida. Primary responsibility will be assisting with an aquatic fauna monitoring project in Big Cypress National Preserve. A significant portion of time will also be spent assisting with natural resource management (controlled burns, exotic plant control) and other research projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (i.e., aerial bird counts, nesting surveys, habitat restoration). Assistance with other research projects may involve travel in helicopters and small, fixed-wing aircraft. Field sampling requires long hours in the field exposed to the harsh South Florida environment (applicants may sometimes work alone in this very difficult habitat). Laboratory and office duties include processing (sorting, identifying, measuring, preserving, cataloging) fish and macroinvertebrates in the laboratory and entering data into databases. Applicant will also be responsible for maintenance of vehicles (trucks and ATV) and all field gear, assisting with site preparation and construction (as needed), and participating in group projects to maintain the base facility and improve operations. Location : Naples, FL Salary : $30,000 Qualification : This job requires knowledge of wetland ecosystems and a firm understanding and respect of the scientific method. A minimum of a B.S. in biology or a related discipline is required. Physical abilities including tolerance for and ability to work diligently in harsh field conditions (Florida sun, heat, biting insects, and wading in water/mud), with the recognition, understanding, and willingness to deal with the possibility of swimming or wading in murky water that serves as the home for potentially dangerous wildlife (i.e., alligators and venomous snakes). The applicant must be in good physical condition and anticipate the demands of each field trip to avoid dehydration, sunburn, insect bites, and injury. Computer experience and familiarity with spreadsheet and database programs are required. Highly desirable experience includes: maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment (trucks, ATVs, etc.) and field experience in Big Cypress, the Everglades, or other subtropical wetlands. Applicant must be able to secure a Florida drivers license. To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and at least three professional references to Dr. Shawn Liston ([email protected]) no later than 08/01/2010 – no phone calls please. Start Date : 09/13/2010 Application Deadline : 08/1/2010 Contact Person : Dr. Shawn Liston Phone Number : NA (no phone calls please) E-mail : [email protected] Shawn E. Liston, Ph.D. Research Manager, Southwest Region Audubon of Florida 375 Sanctuary Road West Naples, FL 34120
