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Jobs for ornitologer i Nord- og Mellemamerika
I det følgende er der ornitologiske stillinger fra USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Hawaii og Panama. WATERBIRD COUNTER needed at WHITEFISH POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY (15 Apr - 7 Jun). WPBO's spring waterbird count is a long-term monitoring project that documents the migration of over 20,000 loons, grebes, waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls and terns through eastern Lake Superior. The counter must be very skilled at identifying flying waterbirds at long distances, be able to handle cold and wet weather conditions for 8 hours per day and communicate well with the public. Pay will be $1000/month plus housing for 5 days of work per week. Please send cover letter, resume and references to JEANNETTE MORSS (EM: warbler@jamadots.com), Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd., Paradise, MI 49768. PHD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- WILDLIFE SCIENCE, University of Tennessee. The Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at The University of Tennessee is recruiting an outstanding individual for a PhD Graduate Assistantship to study Golden-winged Warbler population dynamics in the Cumberland Mountains of eastern Tennessee. This study will involve evaluation of avian response to golden-winged warbler management designed to increase occupancy and productivity for this species. We are looking for an individual with BS and MS degrees in Wildlife Management, Ecology, or Biology, experience with monitoring bird populations, a good academic record, and a strong desire to conduct field research, analyze data, and write it up for publication. Projected starting date for this project is Apr 15, 2003. Deadline for application is 15 Jan 2003. The graduate assistantship pays $15,000 annually plus a tuition waiver. Interested individuals should send a letter of introduction, resume, a copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and names/phone numbers of 3 references to DR. DAVID BUEHLER, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563 (EM: dbuehler@utk.edu). The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis race, sex or disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Business Office, 218 Morgan Hall, (423) 974-7275. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the above address. FIELD ORNITHOLOGIST POSITIONS--The New Mexico Breeding Bird Atlas (NMBBA) Project, Inc. is accepting applications for 8 field ornithologist positions. Work will focus on documenting breeding birds using atlas methods in a variety of locations across New Mexico (methods can be read at www.npwrc.usgs.gov/nmbba/). The positions will run four months from early Apr to early Aug, 2003. The pay will be $2,500 per month plus a maximum of $2,000 for transportation reimbursement during the same 4 months. No health benefits will be provided. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to backpack and camp in steep canyon country. Successful applicants will be required to provide their own transportation, camping and backpacking gear, and must be willing to work and camp in remote locations during highly variable spring weather conditions, and must work well as team members. A degree in biology or related field and previous field experience are desired. Applications (cover letters, resumes, and names and phone numbers of three references) must be sent by e-mail with attachments to the Atlas Manager at nmbba@cybermesa.com prior to 20 Jan 2003. Fax and US-mail applications will not be accepted. All e-mail applications will be acknowledged. Applicants will be evaluated on bird identification skills, especially skills at bird identification by sound. Applicants will also be evaluated on abilities to use spreadsheet software and on map reading skills. The top applicants will be will be interviewed by phone, and will be evaluated on their ability to identify New Mexico Bird sounds sent to them on a CD. Final selection is planned before 28 Feb 2003. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Kansas State University, Wildlife Biology--The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in the 2003/2004 academic year. We seek individuals who will establish a strong, extramurally funded research program in wildlife biology. The area of research expertise is broadly defined under terrestrial vertebrate ecology or management that will compliment current research strengths in the Division. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required, and postdoctoral training and teaching experience are desirable. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package. The appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, with particular emphasis on our undergraduate wildlife and fisheries curriculum. Examples of courses that may be taught include: Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Management Techniques. A strong group of highly collaborative faculty members with research interests related to wildlife biology are active within the Division. Relevant researchers have active programs in vertebrate ecology, conservation and population biology, community ecology and ecosystem ecology; for more information on faculty research interests see www.ksu.edu/biology. The Division of Biology is a large and diverse unit with an excellent record of research productivity and funding. In the past year, Division faculty members attracted over $6 million in extramural research support. Relevant faculty members are also found in the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit within the Division and other administrative entities on campus. Kansas State University (URL: www.ksu.edu) is located in the city of Manhattan (URL: www.core.manhattan.ks.us), a pleasant community of about 50,000 individuals in the Flint Hills of north central Kansas, 2 hours from Kansas City. The Konza Prairie Biological Station (URL: www.konza.ksu.edu) is a tallgrass prairie reserve that is the site of an NSF-funded long-term ecological research program. Konza is 6 miles from the University and provides numerous opportunities for ecologically-oriented research activities. Applicants should submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, brief statement of research and teaching experience and goals, representative research publications, and have three letters of reference sent to: Chair; Wildlife Search Committee; Division of Biology; Kansas State University; 323 Ackert Hall; Manhattan, KS 66506-4901. Review of applications will begin on 3 Feb 2003 and will continue until the position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages diversity among its employees. 2 FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS available; one mid Mar to mid Jul, second mid Mar to mid May 2003 to study the effects of fire on various demographic aspects of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis)in Everglades National Park. Duties will include: finding and monitoring nests in grassland habitat, resighting color banded birds, territory mapping using GPS, invertebrate sampling, monitoring a nest predation experiment, data entry. The qualified applicants will be detail-oriented, organized and enthusiastic about working in remote locations with primitive cramped quarters. Previous nest searching experience is preferred, but not required...although a love for watching birds definitely is. Field crew will travel to and from remote campsite via helicopter. Applicants must provide own transportation to South Florida and, since public transportation is nonexistent, have their own vehicle for getting around town. A stipend will be provided in the amount of $1200/month + housing. These positions will be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work with a federally listed endangered species in one of the most beautiful national parks in the US. Deadline for applications: When filled. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references by email to MICHELLE DAVIS at vireoojorojo@hotmail.com RESEARCH AIDE II - Band B- nonexempt, in Costa Rica , Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Description: Assist with data analysis and fieldwork in a study of bird song. Fieldwork takes place in Costa Rica from Apr to Aug 2003. Responsibilities in the field include tape recording of singing territorial male birds, searching for and monitoring nests, and capturing/banding new birds and nestlings. Data analysis involved scanning the recorded tapes and identifying song types by using matching song spectograms to known song-type patterns, and entering data into Excel spreadsheets. Requirements: Formal training beyond a high school diploma of one to two years of college course work, or Associates degree or equivalent; less than six months or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in biology or related field preferred. College course work in animal behavior. Anyone interested is to send a cover letter and resume to CHERI JOHNSON, Cornell University, 265 Roberts Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. For questions, contact either CHERI JOHNSON (PH: 607-255-7918) or SANDY VEHRENCAMP (PH: 607-254-2431). NEOTROPICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, The Peregrine Fund--Job Description: The Peregrine Fund works to conserve birds of prey and their habitats worldwide. The Neotropical Program Director provides direction and oversight for The Peregrine Fund's programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and coordination with The Peregrine Fund's other international and national (U.S.) programs. Supervisors: International Programs Director and President. Location: Panama. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Work with the International Programs Director, President, and other staff to develop and direct raptor conservation and research projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2. Administer and supervise The Peregrine Fund's Neotropical Program and Neotropical Raptor Center in Panama, including liaison with government and non-government organizations throughout the region. 3. Help raise funds both locally in the Neotropics and in the U.S. Provide proposals and reporting for all grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. 4. Assist the International Programs Director and President in other matters as requested. Qualifications and Experience: 1. Advanced degree in the biological sciences or related field with knowledge of conservation, ornithology and/or conservation needs of birds of prey in the Americas. At least five years senior level experience in conservation is desirable, preferably in Latin America or the Caribbean. 2. Proven ability to develop, manage, and evaluate conservation and research projects. This includes project design, handling logistical and financial affairs, completing the project on time and within budget, and project reporting to staff, donors and the Board of Directors. Experience with developing, administration, and reporting USAID cooperative agreements highly desirable. 3. Knowledge and experience in raptor biology, ecology, and/or propagation desirable. 4. Experience and success in fund raising for conservation and research projects. 5. Proven ability to manage field and office staff, and to ensure cooperation among a wide range of partners. 6. Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is essential. Portuguese is desirable. 7. Willing to live in Panama and travel internationally. 8. Understanding of and commitment to The Peregrine Fund's mission and approach to raptor conservation. Send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references to: International Programs Director, The Peregrine Fund, 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709, U.S.A. (EM: tpf@peregrinefund.org). AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program at the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC) on the island of Maui. Daily tasks include husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds keeping, predator control. Applicant must be able to live with several roommates in a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive endangered Hawaiian birds. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and health insurance. Internships last for a 3-6 month period. Interns receive $20/day stipend plus housing. For more information on internships at KBCC, please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and contacts of three references to: TRACEY GOLTZ P.O. Box 39 Volcano, HI 96785 or fax: 808-985-7034. OR, for more information on internships at MBCC, please send this information to: MARY SCHWARTZ 2375 Olinda Road, Makawao, HI 96768 or fax: 808-572-3574. FACULTY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, POST-DOC (Ecosystems/Fire Ecologist), 12-month, 0.75 FTE, fixed term, starting date 1 Jan 2003 Requirements: PhD in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or natural resources field. Research of the ecosystem response to prescribed fire at the Lava Beds National Monument. Field work done in remote areas which involves moving across rocky and sometimes steep terrain during all seasons and weather conditions. Required application materials: letter addressing your qualifications and aspirations related to job, professional resume, and list of 3 references including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and copy of college transcripts (please reference Log 001-2051) to JAN CYRUS, Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, 104 Nash Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-3803. For full consideration, application materials should be received by 15 Dec 2002. For a complete announcement see oregonstate.edu.... OSU IS AN AA/EOE. FIELD ASSISTANTS TO STUDY PARROTLETS IN VENEZUELA--Two field assistants are required from late May until early Dec 2003 to work as part of a team on a long term study of behavior and demography of the Green-rumped parrotlet. Duties will include mist netting, banding and resighting, nest checking, behavioral observations and keeping detailed records. The ideal candidate would: (1) have experience conducting field research with birds in tropical ecosystems; (2) be interested in avian behavioral ecology; (3) be willing to work long hours for weeks on end; (4) enjoy work in a hot, humid environment; (5) have a sunny disposition and be able to live under primitive conditions with few people on an isolated ranch; (6) have a working knowledge of Spanish; and (7) be able to work without supervision. Salary is $800/month plus housing and travel to/from the field site. Additional information on the study can be found at www.cnr.berkeley.edu...index. Send resume, and names and phone numbers of three referees by 20 Jan 2003 to AMBER BUDDEN (EM: aebudden@nature.berkeley.edu), Ecosystem Sciences Division, 151 Hilgard Hall #3110, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-3110. PHD ASSISTANTSHIP available in Forest Ecology at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, for research on the 3-trophic level interaction among avian predators, forest insects, and growth of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. We will test the hypothesis that insectivorous birds increase the growth of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak by reducing the numbers of phytophagous insects. Approximate Dates: 15 Aug 2003 - 14 Aug 2007. The full project proposal (12 pages) is available at www.for.nau.edu/research/pb1/. Support includes a stipend of $14,500 per year, a partial tuition waiver, health insurance, and an operations budget of $3,000 per year for each of 4 years. Please send letter of interest, resume, photocopy of transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to PAUL BEIER, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86004-5018. (PH: 928-523-9341, EM: Paul.Beier@nau.edu). FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed for study of the Mexican Jay in the Chiricahua Mts. 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2003. Duties include finding nests and observation of breeding behavior of color-banded jays at and away from nests with binoculars and telescope. Applicants must be able to read and write color-band combinations without difficulty (not color-blind or dyslexic). Duties include nest-finding, watching nests, trapping, banding and bleeding adults and nestlings. Applicants should have experience with some of these activities, be in good physical condition, and willing to work long hours in hot and cold weather. Tree-climbing ability is appreciated. Applicants should have experience studying birds and an interest in a future career in science. Must be able to work in a team and alone. Comfortable housing, meals and a stipend of $100/wk will be provided at the Southwestern Research Station. Limited travel allowance available. Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references including email addresses and phone numbers to JERRAM L. BROWN, Dept. Biological Sciences, SUNY, Albany NY 12222. Questions to BJERRAM6@aol.com. Information about research on Mexican Jay can be accessed from Brown home page at www.albany.edu/faculty/jlb81/ FIELD BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS (3) needed for the U.S. Forest Service stationed in Clifton, Arizona, to conduct wildlife surveys for threatened & endangered species, including Mexican spotted owl, Southwest willow flycatcher, and Chiricahua leopard frog. Avian Management Indicator Species such as yellow-billed cuckoo, Bell's vireo, and yellow-breasted chat will also be inventoried. Position requires both day and night work in rugged, remote, rocky, scenic Southwest country. Incumbents must be able to detect birds and amphibians by sight and sound, as well as live trap and mark small mammals. Strenuous hiking and backpacking in diverse ecosystems between 3,500 and 9,000 feet elevation is required. Primitive camping will be necessary for a portion of the field season, with per diem compensation available. Possible prescribed burn and fire suppression opportunities. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, have a valid state driving license, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently and in small groups. Must be able to operate 4x4 standard transmission vehicles. Ability to identify neotropical birds of Arizona by sight and sound desirable. No degree necessary, preferred qualification BS in wildlife biology, zoology, or biology. Field experience conducting wildlife surveys or other natural resources work qualifies in lieu of education. Pay rate is $11.84/hr for GS-05/01 and $10.58/hr for GS-04/01. Vehicles will be provided. Government housing is available. Training in wildlife surveying/monitoring protocols; CPR/First aid; basic fire suppression; and field safety will be provided. Challenging duties. Starting date undetermined, Mar 2003. Ending date undetermined, Sep 2003. Formal recruiting will follow, and will require additional application procedures. Relevant details on those procedures will be forwarded to all who provide a resume. Positions will be announced on the internet at www.usajobs.opm.gov. Contact LANCE KOCH, Wildlife Biologist, or Dexter Oliver, Wildlife Field Supervisor, Clifton Ranger Station, HC1 Box 733, Duncan, AZ 85534 (EM: lkoch@fs.fed.us, PH: 928-687-1301) THE GREAT BASIN BIRD OBSERVATORY (GBBO) is pleased to announce the commencement of the first Statewide Bird Monitoring Program for Nevada. Please visit GBBO's website (EM: www.gbbo.org) for details and for opportunities to get involved, should you find yourself with some extra time for bird work during your travels in Nevada. As little as one weekend is enough to get a bird-count-experienced person involved. Contact GBBO's science director ELISABETH AMMON (PH/FX: 775-972-3705; EM: ammon@gbbo.org) for additional details. BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN--Technicians (6) needed for a study of the foraging ecology of Piping Plovers on the Missouri River (North and South Dakota), beginning mid-Apr or mid-May, ending mid-Aug 2003. Duties: nest searching, foraging behavior observations (with scopes), chick banding and measurement, insect sampling (sticky traps), data entry. Qualifications: BA in Wildlife Science/Biology, previous field experience, strong observational skills (ability to see small camouflaged birds through binoculars and scopes), some bird banding experience, ability to work well independently, to accurately record information, tolerance for long field days and harsh conditions (heat, sun, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies); ability to operate an 18-foot boat a plus. Housing and $400/week provided. Send letter of interest, resume, three references, availability dates, to: DANIELLE LE FER, Virginia Tech, Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321, or email at dlefer@vt.edu. Applications accepted through Feb 2003, reviewed on an ongoing basis. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. |
