I received the following from:

 

Sarah Warner 
University of Delaware 
Entomology and Wildlife Ecology 
250 Townsend Hall 
Newark, DE 19716



Job Description: We are seeking 2 qualified candidates (1 field crew leader
and 1 technician) to assist with a nesting ecology study of Seaside and
Coastal Plain Swamp sparrows. This is a joint research project with the
University of Delaware and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. The
research sites are located in tidal marshes at Woodland Beach State Wildlife
Area, Kent County Delaware. This area is critical habitat for wildlife and
hosts waterfowl, shorebirds, and neotropical songbirds. Duties include daily
nest searching and monitoring, identifying color banded individuals,
territory mapping, banding adults and nestlings, vegetation analysis, and
daily data entering. The field crew leader will train and oversee the
technician and one intern, with additional duties including; daily data
organization, equipment responsibilities, and organization of daily work
schedule. The position starts at the beginning of May and will end mid
August. 

 

Qualifications:  Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated
experience mist-netting, bird banding, data management, and an ability to
work with little supervision. An ability to work efficiently over rough
terrain and in sometimes hot and buggy conditions is required. 

 

Housing provided for duration of field season.  Pay is commensurate with
experience, up to $12.00 for field crew leader and $10.00 for field
technician. To apply please send cover letter, resume, and two references
including phone numbers and email addresses to: Sarah Warner, University of
Delaware, Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Department, 250 Townsend Hall,
Newark Delaware, 19717 or email to