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from the dept. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT(S) (1-2) needed from early March to early August 2010 (dates flexible) for a PhD project on the breeding ecology and behaviour of the long-tailed finch in Australia. Fieldwork will take place in the main study area, located in the East Kimberley (Northern tip of Western Australia) near Wyndham. Work for the project will consist of checking nestboxes, behavioural observations and mist-netting. Fieldwork will require getting up before dawn, and applicants need to be fit. Ideally, applicants should have previous bird and field experience, good observational skills, and enthusiasm for bird watching. Previous experience with bird ringing is also highly desirable. Study sites are located near a small town, where a field station with basic facilities is located. Successful applicants must be reliable, able to work independently, be tolerant of heat and able to hike for up to 7-8 hrs per day (6 or 7 days/week). The position is a volunteer position, however food and housing expenses will be covered when at the research site. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, dates of availability, and the contact information of 2-3 references to ERICA VAN ROOIJ (email: erica AT galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au). Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and will be reviewed until position is filled. < | >
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Field assistant needed: breeding ecology of long-tailed finches in Australia
