Title: Research Technician Location: coastal North Carolina Salary: $10.00/hr Closing Date: January 21st, 2010 (with the possibility of extension until position filled) Type: temp full-time Dates Needed: Mar. 20th July 20th 2011, dates flexible
Responsibilities and Project background: One or two positions available to assist North Carolina State University graduate students studying reproductive and behavioral aspects of shorebird biology, specifically the American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus). Details will vary slightly with each project, but duties will largely overlap. Duties will include: behavioral monitoring, nest searching, radio telemetry, video monitoring and logging, capture and marking of adult and chick oystercatchers. Field work will be performed in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with some travel required between islands. The islands are primarily uninhabited beautiful but remote frequented primarily by recreationists. Access is only by boat/ferry, and there are no supplies on the islands. Housing is provided and includes running water and electricity. Technicians may be required to share a bedroom. Time off will be irregular. Qualifications: Required: A bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field; ability to handle long days in direct sunlight, heat, humidity and bugs; ability to observe and record bird behavior, possibly for several hours at a time. Must be willing and able to acquire federal ATV certification. Preferred: Experience identifying and monitoring birds; experience handling birds; telemetry and/or electronics experience. Application instructions (I CANNOT ACCEPT EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS - PLEASE FOLLOW): Submit application, including cover letter detailing interests and field experience, a resume/CV and references, via: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind= 89544 Contact: Jessica Stocking NCSU Department of Biology David Clark Labs, Campus Box 7617 Raleigh, NC 27695 Email: [email protected] Fax: 919-515-4454 AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates will be subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit card or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.
