Forwarded from CarolinaBirds listserv... Dean Edwards Knoxville, TN ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:59:36 -0400 To: carolinabirds Subject: Summer field job Hello all, I'm posting with permission from Will Cook. Morgan Tingley is a post-doc in my lab, he's a fantastic guy, and he needs a field assistant for a fantastic project in the Great Smokies (Tennessee side). He'll pay you well too! Feel free to forward around or pass along to talented, competent birders. Good birding all, send some of your early birds up this way. Jacob Socolar Here's Morgan's message: BIRD SURVEY LEADER needed for work in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN. Duration: Approx 6 weeks (June 1 through July 13). Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: Position will be open until filled. Job Description: Study of the long-term changes in bird communities in the stunning southern Appalachians, comparing current surveys to historic ones. Primary responsibilities include daily morning surveys (avian point counts), vegetation sampling at survey locations, and helping to set up new survey routes. Field work will be conducted either in pairs (e.g., vegetation surveys) or solo (point counts). Many afternoons may be free, but few mornings. Qualifications: Applicants must have demonstrable experience and proficiency in identification of eastern birds by sight and sound; familiarity with identification of eastern trees and vegetation desired. Applicants must be in great physical condition, able to work independently in rugged terrain, and willing to work in a diverse array of environmental conditions. Applicants must also have well developed organizational skills, a valid driver?s license with a good driving record, enthusiasm for birds and the outdoors, and a sense of humor. Applicants must have their own vehicle (non-4WD is okay) and will be reimbursed for mileage. Stipend of approximately $3300 for entire season (no benefits), plus housing provided in Gatlinburg, TN. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume or CV (with names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references) to MORGAN TINGLEY (EM: mtingley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx).**** =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation. You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should appear in the first paragraph. _____________________________________________________________ To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _____________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. ______________________________________________________________ TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------ Assistant Moderator Andy Jones Cleveland, OH ------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Dave Worley Rosedale, VA -------------------------------- Assistant Moderator Chris O'Bryan Clemson, SC __________________________________________________________ Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHIVES TN-Bird Net Archives at //www.freelists.org/archives/tn-bird/ MAP RESOURCES Tenn.Counties Map at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/tennessee3.gif Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com _____________________________________________________________