Seasonal research assistant needed - Behavioral Ecology of Field Sparrow - Illinois
Field technicians needed: 1 Location: Champaign, IL. Job Category: Seasonal Position Preferred start date: April 15th through July 15th. Pay rate: $10.50/hr. Website: http://ward.nres.illinois.edu, www.birdsofmexico.com Description: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign is seeking one research technician to assist in a study of the Extra-pair Mating Behavior of Field Sparrow in Champaign, IL from April 15th to July 15th, 2014. The primary duties will include: 1) tracking sparrows using manual and automated telemetry, 2) recording sparrow songs using parabolic microphones and autonomous acoustic recording systems, 3) capturing and banding birds with aluminum and color bands, 5) locate, map and monitor sparrow nests (nest searching/monitoring) and 6) conduct playback experiments. Additional duties may include data entry, equipment maintenance and collecting other ecological data as directed by supervisor. This research is an excellent opportunity to gain a diverse array of ornithological field skills, including novel technologies. Qualifications: Applicant must be able to demonstrate experience with nest searching/monitoring and basic telemetry; birdsong recording is a plus but not required. Applicant must be able to maintain a good attitude while working in variable conditions (weather, terrain, and insect) and early in the morning (e.g. 3:30 am) to record dawn songs. The applicant should be available to work on weekends if needed. Candidates should be independent, enthusiastic and organized individuals with a strong work ethic, desire to learn, good interpersonal skills and a sense of humor. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. Housing is not provided. If interested send cover letter, resume, and 3 references VIA EMAIL to: Antonio Celis-Murillo ([email protected]). For full consideration, applications must be received by 3/15/14. Please, indicate in the subject of the email that you are applying for the Field Technician position.
