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you may know.
Thanks,
Amy Finfera,
MAPS Intern Coordinator
Experienced Bird Bander needed for the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY
AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. The Institute for Bird Populations
(IBP) is seeking an experienced bird bander to operate constant
effort mist-netting and banding stations on Fort Bragg, North
Carolina from ASAP to August 8, 2008. Join this continent-wide,
long-term effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in
North American landbird populations. We are looking for
enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience working
independently in the field and a solid background in mistnetting,
bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage
characteristics. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to
apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS
protocol during an intensive training on location. After training,
the bander will be responsible for operating 6 mist-netting stations,
coordinating area volunteers for assistance, liaising with contacts
on Fort Bragg, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main
office. Free housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of
$30 for about 48 days in the field, totaling approximately $1,440 for
the season (depending on start date). The bander will need a reliable
vehicle and will be reimbursed at $0.35/mile for job-related use. The
position entails working a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, depending
on weather and logistical considerations. These positions are an
opportunity to gain experience working independently in the field,
and individuals in these positions frequently have the opportunity to
step into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during
subsequent seasons. Interested applicants should send via email a
cover letter, resume, and current contact information for three
references, along with a completed MAPS Internship Application
form. Application forms as well as further information can be found
on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or
contact AMY FINFERA at The Institute for Bird Populations, EMAIL:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED], FAX 415-663-9482,
PH 415-663-1436. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable
candidate is found.
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Amy Finfera
Staff Biologist
The Institute for Bird Populations
P.O. Box 1346
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346
Phone: 415-663-1436
Fax: 415-663-9482
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
