Technicians will participate in a wide range of research-related activities at the Yawkey Wildlife Center off the coast of Georgetown, South Carolina. Technicians will be expected to perform radiotelemtry, analyze scat for diet content, enter data, monitor loggerhead turtle nests, and conduct scat transect surveys. A typical work week will include 20-30 hours of work, either in the field or in the lab. Opportunities may come up to participate in other research projects being conducted in the area. Undergraduates hoping to transition into a graduate program in wildlife biology are preferred. Although this is an unpaid position, housing on the island is provided at no cost. Academic credit may be arranged either through the student's home university or through Clemson University. Students will also be encouraged but not required to complete and publish an undergraduate research project. Applications will be accepted through March 21,2011; positions start March 14th and end August 13th. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and personal and professional references to Cady Etheredge at [email protected].
