Ornithology Volunteer Field Technicians Duration: mid-July until the end of August Compensation: No salary; room and board covered Location: Central Sierra Nevada, CA
Description: Seeking 2 full-time field technicians to assist with ornithology research at Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve and Yosemite National Park. This project is part of PhD dissertation research focused on bird diet in the central Sierra Nevada. Primary duties include mist-netting, banding, and fecal collection. Applicants should expect to work early in the morning with long days in sometimes challenging conditions. Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have previous mist-netting and banding experience, be self- motivated, and have a positive attitude. Must have previous hiking experience and be able to hike 7+ miles per day over rough terrain and elevation changes carrying up to 30 pounds of field equipment. Candidate must be willing and able to work as part of a team. Familiarity with the passerines of the Sierra Nevada a plus. Position will run from mid-July to the end of August (approximately 1.5 months). Technician will be expected to work 5-6 days per week with 1-2 days per week off. This is an unpaid position. Housing and food at the field station will be provided. Some camping will be necessary, and camping fees, tent, and food will be covered. Transport to and from Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve field station may be able to be arranged if the technician is in the California or Nevada area, but otherwise the technician will be expected to cover their own travel. Please send a cover letter as an email with a CV attached to Manette Sandor (manette.sandor[at]uconn.edu). Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.
