Research Scientist HawkWatch International Utah

RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Senior Monitoring Coordinator, HawkWatch International, Salt Lake City, Utah. HawkWatch International (HWI) is a private, nonprofit corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah dedicated to the conservation of raptors and their ecosystems. HWI coordinates one of the world's most extensive networks of long-term, standardized raptor migration-monitoring projects. The primary responsibility of this position will be overseeing these operations, with direct oversight of 11 projects that include season-long counts, trapping and banding operations, and related studies. Duties will include recruiting, training, and supervising field personnel; acquiring and maintaining project equipment; ensuring effective logistical coordination and the smooth operation of all projects; maintaining field operations manuals and data forms; managing band inventories and BBL reporting; coordinating production of annual technical reports; and assisting with production of relevant scientific presentations, manuscripts, and popular/newsletter articles. All duties will be performed under supervision of the Science Director, with assistance from staff regional coordinators and project directors. This position will also involve participation in other monitoring (e.g., nest surveys) and applied conservation research projects (in collaboration with the Conservation Director) investigating the potential impacts of habitat change, energy development, etc. Required qualifications include a M.S. in ornithology, wildlife biology/ecology or related field; a minimum three (3) years of intensive field-research experience, including at least two (2) years of successful experience supervising field-research personnel and managing field-project logistics; excellent raptor-identification skills and experience with raptor trapping and banding; good general computer skills and solid familiarity with data processing and management using MS Excel and Access databases; excellent physical condition; willingness to travel extensively; and a personal vehicle suited to backcountry travel and a willingness to use personal vehicle for fieldwork given appropriate reimbursement. For a full position description and application procedures, please visit (URL: http://www.hawkwatch.org). Application screening begins 1 Dec 2009 and the position is open until filled. Preferred start date is Mar/Apr 2010.