mardi 29 janvier 2008

Paid Research Field Assistant needed for Least Tern study

PAID RESEARCH FIELD ASSISTANT needed to assist with ongoing study of interior least terns in Dallas, Texas, mid May to mid August 2008 (start/end dates flexible).
Intern will be required to work both week-end days, frequently starting at 6 am. Intern will not work more than 40 hours per week but may work 7 days a week. Duties include identifying and counting birds, collecting behavioral observations, data entry, writing up reports, downloading GPS data, producing maps. Experience with ArcView a plus. Attention to detail and legible handwriting are critical. Applicants must have their own transportation.
Pay is $10.20/hr at 30-40 hours/wk, plus mileage; housing is not included.
Send a letter of interest and a résumé with 3 references (names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) to
Dr. JEANETTE BOYLAN
Dallas Zoo,
650 South R. L. Thornton Fwy.,
Dallas, TX 75203;
EM: jeanette.boylan@dallascityhall.com (e-mail preferred).
Ph: 214-671-0774.
Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2008.