Employer: Tall Timbers Research Station

Description:Northern Bobwhite Research Internships - 6 positions

The Game Bird lab at Tall Timbers Research Station is seeking individuals to participate in our internship program. TTRS is a private non-profit organization focusing research efforts on sustainable management of bobwhite quail, timber, and prescribed fire use. Current game bird research objectives include monitoring demographics on multiple bobwhite populations and assessing quail habitat use in relation to prescribed fire, timber stand characteristics, and supplemental feeding treatments. Another project will include investigating the various imprinting and pen-raising techniques on quail chick survival and productivity. Additionally, small mammal population monitoring and various vegetation sampling projects are being conducted.

Availability:

Quail Telemetry Positions:
1 position: Starting in early April
2 positions: Starting in May
1 position: Starting in August

Imprinted Chick Project:
1 position: Starting in May
1 position: Starting in August

Telemetry internship positions will have similar responsibilities which will include:
1) Collect field data (60%) including (but not limited to) bobwhite quail telemetry and trapping, bobwhite chick trapping and banding, small mammal trapping, vegetation surveys, and gis/gps mapping;
2) Data entry (20%) in Microsoft Access and ArcGIS
3) Land management practices, such as prescribed fire (10%)
4) Other duties as assigned (10%)

Imprinted chick project responsibilities include:
1) Daily care of penned adult quail, chicks, and eggs (30%)
2) Maintenance of all pens and equipment including incubators (30%)
3) Chick banding and release (10%)
4) Assistance with other projects and other duties assigned (30%)

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the April and August positions, which have much fewer applicants and an improved chance for acceptance.

Additionally, applicants should submit materials early for all positions, which are open until filled.

Internship positions are 12-16 weeks in length, start and end dates are flexible.

Qualifications: Applicants should be working toward a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field. Consideration will also be given to recently graduated individuals interested in gaining more field experience. Previous fieldwork and computer experience is beneficial, but not required. Individuals need a valid driver's license and must have a good driving record.

Compensation: Internship stipend is $195/week ($780/month). Housing and utilities are provided at no cost. Hunting and fishing privileges on our properties are included.

To apply, please send a cover letter clearly stating your research interests, career goals, which position you are applying for, and the earliest and latest dates available to work. Also, include your resume and a minimum of three references (please state their relationship to you).



Shane Wellendorf
Tall Timbers Research Station
13093 Henry Beadel Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32312
shanew@ttrs.org (Electronic submissions/inquires encouraged, preferably
in MS word or in body of message)

Location: Tallahassee

Qualifications: Qualifications: Applicants should be working toward a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field. Consideration will also be given to recently graduated individuals interested in gaining more field experience. Previous fieldwork and computer experience is beneficial, but not required. Individuals need a valid driver's license and must have a good driving record.

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Address: To apply, please send a cover letter clearly stating your research interests, career goals, which position you are applying for, and the earliest and latest dates available to work. Also, include your resume and a minimum of three references (please state their relationship to you).



Shane Wellendorf
Tall Timbers Research Station
13093 Henry Beadel Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32312
shanew@ttrs.org (Electronic submissions/inquires encouraged, preferably
in MS word or in body of message)

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Salary: $195/week

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Deadline: March 15, 2008