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from the dept. Study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (http://www.caryinstitute.org/), as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term study on the breeding ecology of ovenbirds and veeries and the study of veery communication and mating strategies. Field Research Assistants (6 positions total) – Study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (http://www.caryinstitute.org/), as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term study on the breeding ecology of ovenbirds and veeries and the study of veery communication and mating strategies. Positions run from ~May 1st until July 16th, 2009 (several positions have the possibility of an extension). Stipends vary from $1500 - $2,100/month depending on qualifications and position (see below) and include housing at the Cary Institute. Ability to bring your own vehicle is preferred but not required. Lead Bird Bander (1). Responsibilities: Mist netting (general and target netting) including banding, bleeding, taking standard measurements, data entry. Qualifications: Prior experience with mist netting and handling/banding birds is a must. Song Recorder (1). Responsibilities: Recording veery singing in the field including some very early morning/dawn recording, assisting with song playback experiments, song analysis in the lab. Qualifications: Birding experience, skill in hearing, spotting, and following color-banded songbirds is preferred, ability and enjoyment of chasing veeries through hilly, forested terrain is essential. Nest Searchers and General Field Technicians (4). Responsibilities: Nest searching and monitoring of veery and ovenbird nests, territory mapping, video recording nests, re-sighting color-banded banded birds, and data entry. Qualifications: prior nest-searching experience is preferred. To learn more or apply, please attach a letter of interest and resume (including contact information for 3 references) to Dr. Ken Schmidt (kenneth.schmidt@ttu.edu). Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in. Applications received by January 10th, 2010 will receive full consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled. < Master of Science in Bird Behavior and Cognition Fall 2010 | Postdoctoral Researcher - in behavioral ecology is available in the DuVal Lab of Florida State University >
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Songbird ecology and behavior field technicians
