SEASONAL FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT* needed for ecological study of
breeding forest bird populations in the two sites of the George
Washington Memorial Parkway (Turkey Run and Great Falls Parks), located
in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The project will be conducted under
the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Migratory Bird Center under the direction
of S. Sillett and M. Castellanos. **
Individual must be able to identify Mid-Atlantic forest birds by sight
and sound using a standard point count method; _previous survey
experience is preferred_. The position will involve measuring
vegetation, require the person to have good color vision, and an ability
to hike and work alone in rugged, and steep terrain. Applicants should
have an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology.
Field work starts in early to mid May and lasts 10 weeks. Stipend is
$400 per week. Must have own vehicle; will pay local mileage for
work-related driving. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and
names (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) of two (2)
references to: **. Applicants without internet
access can mail materials to Mario Castellanos, Smithsonian Migratory
Bird Center, National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20008. E-mail applications are preferred.
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Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA
Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
Keeper, Virginia Comp List at www.virginiabirding.org |