[ESSP] Bird Tech in Berkeley

[Vanessa Paulman]

Date:    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 19:54:11 -0400
From:    Andrew Amacher <aamacher at NATURE.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: BIRD TECH needed ASAP!

WILDLIFE INVENTORY TECHNICIANS FOR THE FIRE AND FIRE SURROGATE STUDY (1
OPENING ASAP!!!!!! please send email applications if possible), UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY College of Natural Resources Department of
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management- Forest Science Division.

LOCATION-FIELD STATIONS:
  Center for Forestry.  The primary work site, Blodgett Forest, is a
research station of the College of Natural Resources, University of
California, Berkeley.  It is a 4,400 acre forest property located between
2,000 and 4,800 feet in the Sierran Mixed 
conifer-oak vegetation type on the western slope 
of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County (near
Georgetown, CA).

EMPLOYMENT DATES and SALARY:
Employment period is 10 consecutive weeks, between April 19, 2004, and June
25,2004 (we've started but need one tech ASAP)unless otherwise approved by
Principal Investigator and/or the Director.  Early starting dates (April)
are preferred for this position.   Salary is approx $2124/ month.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to learn Identification of Sierran birds, mammals,
and reptiles by sight, sound and trace.  Ability to learn Identification of
common Sierra Nevada trees, woody shrubs, and plants.   Experience in avian
point counts, nest surveys, and vegetation measurement techniques is
desirable.  Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
Ability to use a compass.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  These positions are 90%+ field work.  Technicians must be capable
of sustained physical work at remote sites during summer forest weather
conditions.  Under direct supervision of a Graduate Student Researcher,
technician will assist in a) Conducting bird and nesting surveys - (70%
total, point counts, foraging obs, and nest searching), b) conducting
amphibian and reptile time/area searches - (10%), c) conducting vegetation
inventory – (15%), d) preparation of brief written reports on all
activities - (5%), e) assistance in wild land fire prevention and
suppression if needed -  (The percentage totals listed apply to ALL
employees.  Actual time spent may vary according to work qualifications and
performance, actual program needs or emergency events)

HOUSING:
  Shared housing will be provided on or near research site.
Employees are responsible for keeping housing, dining, and cooking areas
clean.  A bi-weekly inspection maybe conducted to insure facilities are
kept up to standard.  Violation of Blodgett Housing Rules may result in
loss of housing privileges.    NO PETS ALLOWED IN HOUSING OR ON BLODGETT
FOREST RESEARCH STATION.

WORK SCHEDULE:
  Normally 5 days on and 2 days off during the bird surveys. May be
adjusted seasonally, at Director’s discretion, between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m.
and between Monday through Sunday to fit daylight working hours, wildlife
survey procedures, forest fire hazard conditions, agricultural operations
or training events.

TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter and resume plus names and telephone numbers
of three references.  Include description of applicable coursework, work
experience, your interest(s) in the Fire and Fire Surrogate Study, and
personal contact information.  E-mail applications are encouraged- attach
cover letter and resume as one file if possible.  Mail (or e-mail) to:

Andrew Amacher
Blodgett Forest Research Station
4501 Blodgett Forest Road
Georgetown, CA95634
530-333-4340
e-mail: aamacher at nature.berkeley.edu

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  Visit the Fire and Fire Surrogate Study Web-site
(http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/fire-surrogate-study/)or Contact Andrew
Amacher (FFS Wildlife Leader): aamacher at nature.berkeley.edu or (530) 333-
4340.


Date:    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:46:02 -0400
From:    Kelly Holzworth <holzworth at MBL.EDU>
Subject: Summer Coastal Internships

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: April 15, 2004
POSITION: NOAA COASTAL INTERNS (CI TIDE)

The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for coastal internships in estuarine ecosystems in Massachusetts.
  Fellowships are sponsored by the NOAA Coastal Ocean Program and the
National Science Foundation TIDE project (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/tide).
Coastal intern positions are available to U.S. citizens or permanent
residents who have either recently graduated from or are currently enrolled
as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities.

DUTIES: Successful candidates will participate in a multidisciplinary
project and gain experience in a variety of research areas related to
coastal science. In addition, participants will work with local management
agencies (US Fish and Wildlife Service, Conservation Commission) to gain
experience in practical application of science to environmental issues.
Participants will collect and analyze data and present research results in
oral presentations and in poster and written formats by the end of their
fellowship.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have completed basic coursework in
biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or environmental science.
Undergraduates with strong backgrounds in mathematics, computer science,
statistics or physics are strongly encouraged to apply.  Attention to
detail, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a desire to learn new
laboratory and field techniques are essential.

CONDITIONS: Applicants must be willing to conduct strenuous fieldwork
(lifting, bending, carrying heavy equipment, and walking through waist high
marine waters and marsh) in marine environments, primarily intertidal
settings, under variable weather conditions.  Successful candidates will
live and work at the field site in Plum Island Sound, north of Boston.
Coastal Interns are expected to start the program in June and work full-time
for 4-5 months at the Plum Island Long-term Ecological research site.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts, and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to: The
Marine Biological Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources; Reference Code [CI
TIDE], 7 MBL St., Woods Hole, MA 02543.  Applications may be sent by email
to: resume at mbl.edu.

DEADLINE:  Until suitable candidates are identified.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace











Date:    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:37:27 -0500
From:    Kimberly Suedkamp Wells <kmsnq6 at MIZZOU.EDU>
Subject: Grassland Bird Field Assistant Position


Post-Fledging Grassland Bird Project
Field Assistant (1)
Dates:  May - August 2004 (exact start and end negotiable)

One field assistant needed to work in a team 
investigating post-fledging habitat use, movement 
patterns, and survival of dickcissels and eastern 
meadowlarks in southwestern Missouri.  The 
project is funded by the Missouri Department of 
Conservation and is a collaboration with The 
Nature Conservancy of Missouri.  Study sites are 
Taberville Conservation Area is St. Clair county 
and Wah-Kon-Tah Conservation Area in St. Clair 
and Cedar counties, north of El Dorado Springs, 
southwestern Missouri.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Sense of humor and ability to maintain a positive attitude.

2.  Good physical condition to endure hiking long 
hours in hot and humid weather

      with ticks and chiggers.

3.  Must be willing to work long days that may exceed 10 hours.

4.  Must be comfortable working alone and with a partner.

5.  Must be detail-oriented and a problem solver.

6.  Prior field experience highly desirable. Experience with nest searching,

      vegetation sampling, and telemetry a plus.



RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.  Utilize visual and behavioral cues for nest searching.

2.  Handle fledglings for radio transmitter attachment and banding.

3.  Perform vegetation sampling around fledgling locations. 

4.  Perform radio telemetry on foot and by helicopter.

5.  Coordinating with local landowners for land access.

6.  Coordinating with Missouri Department of Conservation and The Nature

      Conservancy staff and field personnel.

Salary:  $1200 to $1400/month depending on 
experience and qualifications. Field vehicles and 
housing provided.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume 
addressing your qualifications, skills, and dates 
of availability to kmsnq6 at mizzou.edu.  The 
position will remain open until qualified 
candidates are identified.  

  Kimberly Suedkamp Wells
Doctoral Candidate
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
302 ABNR Building
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone (573) 884-8535
Fax (573) 884-5070
E-mail:  kmsnq6 at mizzou.edu
Web address http://www.geocities.com/kimsuedkampwells/







Date:    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:21:56 -0600
From:    Jerry L Godbey <jerry_godbey at USGS.GOV>
Subject: Volunteer Interns Needed for Prairie Dog 
and Small Mammal Disease Study

The U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center has need for
volunteers to help with a research study on the ecological affect of
sylvatic plague on small mammal populations at various sites in Colorado,
Utah and Montana. This will be a multi-agency study affecting threatened or
endangered species (Utah prairie dog and black-footed ferret). This study
will include capture, handling, anaesthetizing, blood sampling, radio
telemetry (on the Montana site) and general census work on prairie dogs and
other small mammals. Learn about ecology, zoonotic diseases, wildlife
behavior and habitats, prairie dogs and other small mammals. Develop field
skills with handling wild animals, radio telemetry (on the Montana site),
wildlife census methods and have fun working in beautiful surroundings.
Field work will be conducted from April to October. Almost any schedule can
be accommodated but a 10 week minimum commitment is required because of the
training necessary.  Shared housing and stipend ($15/day) will be provided.
Volunteers must be physically fit, able to lift 40 pounds, walk and work in
uneven terrain and must be willing to learn.

Contact Information:
Jerry Godbey
jerry_godbey at usgs.gov

-- 
Vanessa Paulman       
Science Outreach Coordinator
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

phone: (413) 559-5792
fax: (413) 559-5438
Adele Simmons Hall #132

http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu


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