GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD CREW LEADER needed 15 April
through 30 July, 2012 for research on grassland
bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New England
region. Crew Leader will manage a large-scale,
multifaceted project assessing bird productivity
at three Department of Defense installations in
MA, NJ, and MD. Duties will include task
scheduling, field crew supervision, nest
searching and monitoring (this involves a
significant amount of walking in often hot
conditions), marking nestlings, vegetation
sampling and data entry and management.
Experience conducting avian research in early
successional habitats highly desirable,
preferably at the project management level (MS or
equivalent). Applicants must be able to work
independently and be willing to travel
extensively among the study sites. Proficiency
with MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Salary
approximately $3000/month DOE, lodging and
mileage reimbursement provided. Must have own
vehicle and valid, clean drivers license. Send
cover letter of interest, resume, and three
references to Michael Allen
(<mailto:[email protected]>
[email protected]), NJ Audubon Wattles
Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Rd., Port Murray, NJ 07865.
GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed 23
April through 15 July, 2012 (with possibility for
extension) for research on grassland bird ecology
in the mid-Atlantic/New England region. Three
static positions will be located at research
sites in MA, NJ, and MD. A fourth, floater
position will travel among the three sites as
needed. Duties will include nest searching and
monitoring (this involves a significant amount of
walking in often hot conditions), marking
nestlings, vegetation sampling and data entry.
Experience using nest search methods in early
successional habitats is highly desirable.
Ability to identify grassland birds of the
eastern U.S. required, and banding experience is
a plus. Proficiency with MS Excel and GPS is also
preferred. Applicants must be able to work
independently. Salary approximately $2200/month
DOE, lodging and mileage reimbursement provided.
Must have own vehicle and valid, clean drivers
license. Send cover letter of interest, resume,
and three references to Michael Allen
(<mailto:[email protected]>
[email protected]), NJ Audubon Wattles
Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Rd., Port Murray, NJ 07865.
René Buccinna
Admin. Asst., Research and Education
NJ Audubon
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Phone: (609) 861-1608 ext.13
