BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (3)

needed to assist MS student in research examining impacts of wind energy development on grassland breeding birds in eastern Wyoming. Start and end dates flexible (2 May – 12 Aug 2011). Duties will include point counts, nest searching and monitoring, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Applicants must be willing to work unusual hours in challenging field conditions, including cold, heat, and wind. Housing and in-field transportation will be provided. Successful candidates will have the ability to identify western birds by sight and sound, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work independently, and good inter-personal skills. Experience in grassland nest searching and driving manual transmission vehicles is preferred. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license. To apply please send the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact info for 3 work references to ANIKA MAHONEY (EM: anikamahoney AT gmail.com). Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Salary: ~$10/hour (~$1712/month) plus housing.