mercredi 3 décembre 2008

EXPERIENCED BIRD BANDER


EXPERIENCED BIRD BANDER needed for research program focusing on ecology and management of songbirds, primarily the federally endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler.

Primary project headquarters are west of Austin, Texas but will require periodic travel to assist at other project locations in Texas. Assistance needed from early Mar through late Jul. Duties will primarily consist of banding nestlings, target-netting and banding adults, and resighting color-bands; however, additional duties may include nest searching and monitoring, behavioral observations, surveys, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, and data entry.

Qualifications: previous experience handling and banding songbirds and the ability to collect data with strong attention to detail, work early mornings and long days under physically demanding conditions, operate 4X4 trucks, identify songbirds by sight and sound, and work independently and in groups. Applicant must be comfortable working with private landowners and must supply your own binoculars.

For more information please see our website (URL: http://irnr.tamu.edu/ramses/) under Regional, Highway 71. Positions will be filled as suitable applicant is identified. Pay starts at $1600/month, group housing and field vehicles provided. To apply please specify “Highway 71 Bander” in subject line and in cover letter. Submit cover letter, resume, and contacts for 3 references (email addresses preferred) in one attachment (include your last name in file attachment) to MELISSA LITUMA (EM: melituma@ag.tamu.edu).