Title: Field Assistants for Small Mammal Study Agency: SIUC Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab Location: Millbrook, NY The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for Field Assistants to work on a National Science Foundation funded study in upstate New York, Duration: August to November 2008.
Job Description: This project will address how small-scale spatial distribution of small mammals affects their impact on prey and parasite populations in northeastern U.S. forests. Results of this study will be pertinent to understanding and predicting outbreaks of forests insects and human disease risk, as well as understanding the foraging behavior of mammals. Duties include assisting in deploying and monitoring track plates and artificial foraging patches; measuring invertebrate abundance via pitfall traps, burlap tree bands, and sweep netting; visual and photographic cover surveys; and data entry and error checking in Microsoft Excel Send cover letter indicating qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 references. Qualifications: Applicants should be very reliable, conscientious, and able to work strenuously outdoors, sometimes in inclement and buggy conditions. Highest consideration will be given to applicants with prior field experience; training in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, or related fields; and/or experience with Excel and Access. Salary: $9/hr Last Date to apply: August 1, 2008 Contact: Eric Schauber E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Preferred) Phone: 618-453-6940 SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Eric M. Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory Assistant Professor -- Department of Zoology, Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-6504 (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (FAX) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
