Van Remsen of LSU in Baton Rouge requested that the following by posted to OntBirds; the message has been approved by the OntBirds co-ordinator:
>From LABIRD: The LSU Museum of Natural Science is happy to announce that it is starting a new program with a focus on the birds of Louisiana, financed through some generous private donations. More details will be forthcoming, but in the meantime, we are looking for a Coordinator for this project. Below is the official job ad. COORDINATOR (Louisiana Bird Resource Center) LSU Museum of Natural Science The LSU Museum of Natural Science seeks a dynamic individual to be Coordinator of a new project designed to heighten interaction between ornithologists, birdwatchers, and other parties interested in the birds of Louisiana. Funding for the position has been secured for three years, with a possibility of the position becoming permanent. Required Qualifications: At least a bachelors degree, but M.S. or Ph.D. preferred; strong background in bird natural history and field skills; three or more years of experience interacting with bird-watchers. We seek an energetic, enthusiastic, and personable individual eager to work with amateur and professional ornithologists in Louisiana. The position will entail coordinating efforts to survey and assess bird populations in Louisiana, presenting promotional programs to organizations with interests in the birds of Louisiana, and cultivating active working relationships between such groups and the Museum. Responsibilities: General: provide leadership towards achieving the primary goal of the project, namely to develop a clearinghouse for information on the status, distribution, and on-going studies of Louisiana bird populations; Immediate goals: to help complete a Louisiana bird-finding guide that is currently nearly finished; to co-author and complete a major book on the status and distribution of birds of Louisiana that is currently partially finished; and to spearhead effort to establish on-line data-bases on Louisiana bird distribution. Salary will be $30,000/year [plus benefits]. Application deadline is December 1, 2003, or until a candidate is selected. Submit a letter describing interests and qualifications, a CV (including e-mail address), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. J. V. Remsen, Curator of Birds, Museum of Natural Science, Foster Hall 119, Louisiana State University, Ref: Log #0359, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Alan Wormington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
