SEASONAL POSITION - SONGBIRD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (1)
Description: Come study songbird behavioral
ecology in the shrublands of northern Illinois as
part of a Ph.D research project from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am
looking for one (1) motivated, organized and
detail-oriented field technicians with a strong
work ethic to help assist with a playback
experiment investigating social information use
for habitat selection by Yellow Warblers. Field
technicians will assist with nest-searching,
banding, spot-mapping and making behavioral
observations of Yellow Warblers. Field
technicians will also help with basic maintenance of playback equipment.
Timeframe: Position begins ~1 May 2015 and run
through ~15 July 2015, but position dates are
negotiable. Salary is $11.50/hour on a 40-hour
work week. Transportation to and from field sites is provided.
Qualifications: Applicants with previous
experience in listed responsibilities
(particularly banding and nest-searching) will be
given high priority, but individuals who learn
quickly and have a passion for avian ecology are
encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a
valid drivers license, be able to work
independently, endure trying field conditions
(e.g., heat, biting insects), and be flexible with their work schedule.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. Please send applications
via e-mail (preferred, EM:
[email protected]), or regular mail with a
short cover letter stating your interest in the
job and prior experience, a resume, and the names
and contact information (phone numbers and e-mail
addresses) of three references. Address: JANICE
KELLY, UIUC Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences, Turner Hall W-512A, 1102
S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801. Please e-mail questions to Janice Kelly.
