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Re: [pacificseabirds] Research assistant position -Pribilof Islands - Summer 2010

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Tracy Gill

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:30 -0500

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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