UNDERGRADUATE AVIAN RESEARCHER needed for a National Science Foundation-funded, Research Experience for Undergraduates Internship. Applicants will spend approximately 3 weeks at Mountain Lake Biological Station in Pembroke, Virginia, and 7 weeks in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, studying multimodal signaling (acoustic, olfactory, visual) in two subspecies of dark-eyed junco from May 10 July 24, 2011. The successful applicant will work under the mentorship of two avian behavioral ecologists from Indiana University to develop and carry out an independent research project in addition to contributing to other goals including behavioral observations, nest searching, identification of color-banded birds, capturing and sampling birds using mist-nets and walk-in traps, song recording, video recording, and assisting with radiotelemetry. Previous experience in one or more of these areas is strongly preferred, but not required. Applicants must be very enthusiastic about fieldwork and animal behavior, able to work well with others, and willing to work long hours, including early mornings, six days a week. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have a tolerance for high elevation weather conditions (hot days, cold nights) as the work involves carrying equipment and hiking, sometimes over rough terrain at elevation. Funding for this position is pending, but expected benefits are as follows Stipend (10 weeks): $3000; Housing Provided; Food Supplement: $10/day for duration of position; Travel Allowance to-and-from field sites: $600. Only undergraduates with one or more semesters remaining before completion of a Bachelors degree are eligible. To apply, please email a CV, statement of interest and experience, and contact information for three references to Dustin Reichard ([email protected]) and Danielle Whittaker ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin March 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Please do not hesitate to contact in advance of application with questions!
