Seasonal Songbird Research Assistant - Behavioral Ecology of Field Sparrow - Illinois Field technicians (2)
Location: Champaign, IL. Preferred start date: April 15th and the end date is July 15th. Description: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking two research technicians to assist in a study of the Ecology and Behavior of Field Sparrow in Champaign, IL from April 15th to July 15th, 2013. The primary duties will include: 1) tracking sparrows using manual and automated telemetry, 2) recording sparrow songs using parabolic and shotgun microphones and automated acoustic recording systems, 3) capturing and banding birds with aluminum and color bands and collect blood samples 5) locate, map and monitor sparrow nests (nest searching/monitoring). Additional duties may include data entry, equipment maintenance and collecting other ecological data as directed by supervisor. Qualifications: Previous experience with nest searching/monitoring, telemetry and bird song recording is preferred but not required. Technicians will be expected to start working very early in the morning to record dawn songs (e.g. 3:30 am) and work weekends as needed. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a field crew, be enthusiastic and organized with a strong work ethic, and possess a desire to learn, good interpersonal skills and a sense of humor. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references VIA EMAIL to Antonio Celis-Murillo ([email protected]). For full consideration, applications must be received by 3/1/13. Please, indicate in the subject of the email that you are applying for the Field Technician position. Pay rate: $10/hr. More info: http://ward.nres.illinois.edu, www.birdsofmexico.com
