FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed for research and monitoring of endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows (FGSPs) at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL for the Avian Ecology Program of Archbold Biological Station. The FGSP assistant (1 Mar through 31 Jul 2011) should have good birding skills (species identification by song essential), experience with point counts, be highly motivated and able to tolerate early mornings, high heat, and humidity. Duties include conducting point counts, locating and monitoring nests, assisting with mist-netting and banding, reading color bands, and data entry. Experience with points counts and identification of sparrows are essential. Previous experience with grassland birds, sighting color bands, and capturing birds are a plus. Tolerance for an array of snakes and biting insects required.
Salary is $1360 per month plus free housing (no pets). US citizenship or a US work visa is required. All applicants must have a valid drivers license. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references together as a single file to Brian Rolek via email to brolek AT archbold-station.org. Please indicate 'field assistant application' in the subject heading. Applications must be submitted by 15 December 2010; early application is encouraged. Archbold Biological Station is a renowned research facility located in south-central Florida. For more information about our program see our lab website: http://www.archbold-station.org/station/html/research/avian/avian.html. Avon Park Air Force Range is a 106,000-acre military reserve that protects some of the best examples of native habitats in the region. In addition, it offers great outdoor opportunities including some of the best bird watching in the region. The successful applicant will be stationed at Avon Park Air Force Range but also will have access to the main research station in Lake Placid about 35 miles away. The successful candidate for this position may have opportunities to assist with the other projects conducted by our office involving Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Florida Scrub-Jays, and Gopher Tortoises.
