[va-bird] field technician job in Virginia

FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) are needed for a project in Virginia. Two full-time seasonal field technicians will assist in the capture and collection of blood samples from breeding songbirds at designated sites along a river in western Virginia. Candidates must be experienced at using mist nets, identifying birdcalls and identifying birds in the hand. Duties will include non-lethal capture techniques using mist nets, banding, taking measurements, and collection of blood samples. Assistants would overlap with a concurrent Belted Kingfisher project along the same study site and would occasionally provide assistance in capture and processing efforts, as well as nest monitoring. A personal vehicle will be required. Housing and reimbursement of mileage will be provided. Staff will share housing with 1-2 other assistants involved with the projects. The position will begin in late May/early Jun. Assistants will be paid a weekly stipend of $300-$400 based on experience. Application deadline is 28 Apr. To apply, please send a letter describing general experience, dates you are available and project preference. In addition, please include a resume and references. Send materials by e-mail or mail to MELISSA DURON (EM: melissa.duron@xxxxxxxxxxx), BioDiversity Research Institute, 19 Flaggy Meadow Road, Gorham, ME 04038 (PH/FX: 207-839-7600/7655). BioDiversity Research Institute (URL: http://www.briloon.org) is a nonprofit ecological research group, dedicated to progressive environmental study and education that furthers global sustainability and conservation policies.

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Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA

Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
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