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AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT: Pennsylvania

Indiana University of Pennsylvania/University of Kentucky/Arkansas State University

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Agency
Indiana University of Pennsylvania/University of Kentucky/Arkansas State University
Location
Pennsylvania
Job Category
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary
$1600-2200 DOQ
Start Date
05/01/2023
Last Date to Apply
02/20/2023
Description
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT needed early May – end of June to study songbirds in the forests of Pennsylvania. The assistant will help with: target banding and tagging of adult cerulean warblers, radio-tracking ceruleans, measuring vegetation characteristics, entering data, and performing other field activities. They may also help with companion studies of Scarlet Tanagers and Eastern Whip-Poor-Will’s.
Qualifications
Strong applicants will have a passion for field work involving birds, be physically fit and capable of working in a rugged forested setting (with insects, snakes, poison ivy, etc.), and work well in teams. Previous bird capture and handling experience is preferred, and experience with radio telemetry is also a plus. Pay is $1600-2200 per month, depending on experience; housing with other technicians and field vehicles will be provided. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related field experience, a resume, your earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to: Dr. Than Boves (email: [email protected]) and Jacob Miranda (email: [email protected]) at Arkansas State University. Applications will be accepted until Feb 20, or until an excellent candidate is found.
Contact Person
Than Boves
Contact Phone
870-972-3320
Contact eMail
[email protected]

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