Agency: University of Minnesota Dept. FWCB
Location: Sierra Nevada, CA
Job Description: Job Description: 6 - 8 research assistants are needed for a long-term population and habitat ecology study of the California Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Three positions begin April 5, and 5 positions begin May 3. All positions will last until August 23, 2010. The pay rate is $11.50-$12.50/hr (depending on experience) with a typical workweek of 40 hours. Field housing will be provided, but frequent camping out is required during the work week. Successful applicants will assist in monitoring, banding, and resighting spotted owls, as well as conducting vegetation surveys for ongoing research projects.
Qualifications: Applicants must be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances in steep terrain), take detailed field notes, be able to work at night off-trail, have excellent hearing, be able to identify colors on bird bands, and be able to operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Assistants may be required to work on related projects as needed. Applicants with a B.S. in wildlife, biology, or related fields and/or related experience are preferred. The application deadline is Feb. 5, 2010. Please e-mail a cover letter and a resume with at least three references to Vince Berigan (berig004@umn.edu). The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: $11.50-$12.50/hr
Last Date to apply: February 5, 2010
Website: http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/research/owls/SPOW/index.html
Contact: Vince Berigan
E-mail: berig004@umn.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 612-624-7709