2013 Virginia / Maryland Field Work - Radar
Analysis of Fall Migrant Habitat Use
Field assistants are needed for a new
collaborative project using radar to examine
migrant use of hardwood forest habitat during
fall migration in Virginia and Maryland.
Assistants will sample hardwood forests along the
Atlantic Flyway to compare with radar assessments
of bird use of these habitats.
The research involves sampling migrants by sight
and sound in addition to assessments of habitat and food resources.
Must be highly motivated with the ability to
identify Eastern migrants by sight and sound. An
ability to identify common vegetation and insects
of Virginia / Maryland is preferred. Assistants
will be housed in one of three locations:
Wakefield, VA; Wallops Island, VA; or Berlin, MD
and will involve extensive travel to field sites
each day (a vehicle is required, mileage will be
reimbursed). Field work is rigorous and will
involve hot, humid weather, including frequent
encounters with biting arthropods.
Positions include a monthly stipend of $1,850 and
up to $500 / month housing allowance. The
positions will run from 7 August through 14 November, 2013.
Please include the following in your
application:a resumé / CV (please provide
detailed descriptions (>1 page) of your academic,
volunteer, and professional experiences); a cover
letter describing why you should be considered
for one of our positions and an indication of
what your short- and long-term career goals are;
the names, phone numbers, titles, and email
addresses of at least three academic / professional references.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Send application (email preferred) to:
Dr. Eric L. Walters
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0266
email: [email protected]
web: www.ericlwalters.org
