Fenders blue butterfly is an endangered butterfly surviving in upland prairie fragments in Oregons Willamette Valley. We seek a field technician to assist with studies of Fenders blue, primarily at sites near Eugene, OR with occasional work at other sites in the Willamette Valley. Responsibilities include conducting butterfly surveys, assisting with behavioral observations, assisting with plant surveys, setting up field experiments, and other related field work. Other duties may include logistical support and data entry.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be responsible, motivated and able to reliably work independently in the field after initial training. Drivers license, and good eyesight and physical fitness are required for field positions. Detail-oriented, ability to work alone or with a small group, and maintaining positive attitude during long hours in the field are required. Preference for applicants with field butterfly and/or wildlife experience but any interested person should apply. Position will likely run late April-late June 2012. Applicants residing near Eugene or Corvallis, OR are especially encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest, a resume and two letters of reference to Cheryl Schultz, schul...@vancouver.wsu.edu. In addition, those interested in volunteering should get in touch with us. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2012 and continue until position is filled. For more information on please contact Cheryl Schultz at 360-546-9525, or see our website: http://research.vancouver.wsu.edu/cheryl-schultz
