_Title_: Seasonal Avian Research Assistant
_Agency_: Texas A&M University
_Location_: San Antonio, Texas
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_Job Description_:Â Seasonal Avian Research Assistant, mid-March through
June (end dates flexible) for a research project focusing on the
federally endangered golden-cheeked warbler on Camp Bullis Army base,
Texas.Duties include presence-absence bird surveys, point counts, mist
netting, banding birds, maintenance of field equipment, data entry, and
others, depending on qualifications and skills.
_Requirements_: Experience or coursework in wildlife biology or closely
related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to detail;
ability to work 6+ days per week doing physically demanding work, with
early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental
conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, poison
ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense sun, thick and
thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate 4X4
vehicles; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good
eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups;
flexibility to changes in location, as may be required to move around;
flexibility to changes in protocol, or job assignments; must supply your
own binoculars.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience mist-netting and
banding songbirds, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft
Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or
closely related field.
_Pay_: $10–12/hour depending on experience, expected 40 hours/week
_To Apply:_*Please write "Camp Bullis job application" in the subject
line of your email.*Include your last name in the file attachment.Â
Submit cover letter detailing your qualifications, resume (including
GPA), and contacts for three references (preferably email address) in a
single attachment to Ms.Drew Finn at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
