Rosana Paredes wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> We are looking for a research assistant to work on seabird tracking
> at the Pribilof Islands. Fun and challenging work!. Please pass it
> along to who may be interested. Thanks! Rosana
>
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>> SEABIRD RESEARCH ASSISTANT
>> Research assistant is needed for the seabird telemetry project of
>> the Bering Sea Integrated Ecosystem Research Program at St. Paul
>> Island, Pribilofs, Alaska. The duration for the position is between
>> June 20 and August 30, 2010. Work duties during the nesting season
>> include capturing/recapturing thick-billed murres and black-legged
>> kittiwakes for attaching GPS, data loggers and geolocators,
>> collecting blood and diet samples, doing behavioral observations,
>> and data entry. Candidates must be in good physical condition, have
>> a strong interest in both seabird and foraging behavior, be willing
>> to live on remote islands, and spend several hours observing birds
>> in cold conditions. Previous experience with ATVs, bleeding and
>> processing of blood samples, handling/capturing birds (noose poles,
>> snare traps), fish identification and behavioural observations is
>> preferred. A stipend of $2,500/month, plus travel costs within US
>> and food expenses in the field are provided. If interested, please
>> send resume, contact information of references (email/phone) and a
>> cover letter to Rosana Paredes at <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> Applications will be considered until positions are filled, early
>> applications are preferred.
>>
> Rosana Paredes, Ph.D.
> Post-doctoral Research Associate
> Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
> Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
> 104 Nash Hall
> Oregon State University
> Corvallis, OR 97331-3803
> Phone/fax: (250) 652 0717
> E-mail:
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