Employer: Ohio State University

Description:AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (4-6 positions) are needed for a Master's
research project examining movement patterns, habitat use, and stopover
duration of Northern Waterthrushes and Yellow-rumped Warblers during
spring migratory stopover at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in
western Wisconsin. Positions run from mid Apr to 1 Jun 2010.

Responsibilities will include mist-netting, banding, and intensive
radiotelemetry of warblers, as well as some vegetation sampling. A
strong work ethic is required, and applicants must be able to handle a
range of temperatures, variable spring weather, early morning and
evening hours, and long field days in sometimes difficult conditions.

Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and be able to
navigate challenging terrain on foot. Prior experience in identifying
and mist-netting North American landbirds is required.

Applicants who enjoy field work
and have some combination of banding, birding, or radiotelemetry
experience are especially encouraged to apply. Fieldwork will take place
along the Mississippi River in the beautiful unglaciated region of
Wisconsin and Minnesota, where rugged topography creates picturesque
vistas and varied habitats attract more than 200 bird species during
spring migration.

Location: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

Qualifications: A valid driver's license is also required. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Misc:

Documents: For more information, feel free to send inquiries to the email address
below. To apply: Please send a cover letter, current résumé, and contact
information for three (3) references via email (preferred) to DAVE
SLAGER (EM: slager.4 AT osu.edu) or The Ohio State University, School of
Environment and Natural Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall,
Columbus, OH 43210-1085.

Address:

Website: http://twel.osu.edu/projects/Slager.html

Salary: $8.58 hourly

Benefits: Salary: $8.58 hourly (approximately $1480/ average month, plus overtime opportunities) with housing provided.

Deadline: January 30, 2010