Agency: Dept. Biol. Wildl.
Location: Univ. Alaska Fairbanks
Job Description: 8 Research Technicians to assist with field data collection for studies of the influence of climate and wetland characteristics on biodiversity in Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Brad Griffith, USGS, Alaska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, University of Alaska Fairbanks, on email only (dbgriffith@alaska.edu) through 28 December 2009 or by email or phone (907-474-5067) thereafter for further information and application instructions.
Qualifications: Preference will be given to persons with demonstrated capacities/abilities to 1) identify sub-arctic breeding passerine and water birds by sight and sound on standard transects; 2) identify subarctic mammals, plant species, and aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates; 3) work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a field research team; 4) work effectively with intermittent supervision in remote field camp settings in sometimes extreme conditions for extended periods of time; 5) ensure legible and consistent data entry and integrity; and, 6) enter data electronically using computer software programs such as spreadsheets and databases. Travel among research sites will be via helicopter, floatplane, and riverboat. Periods of work will be late May through June and August, 2010. Two years, or equivalent combination, of training, experience and education at the undergraduate, graduate or field tech level is preferred; volunteer experience is acceptable.
Salary: >$18/hr depending on experience and training
Last Date to apply: March 1, 2010
Contact: Brad Griffith
E-mail: dbgriffith@alaska.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 907-474-5067