FIELD ASSISTANTS (3-4) needed approximately March 1 May 2 for investigations of the behavior and ecology of Greater Sage-Grouse near the scenic Wind River Range around Lander, Wyoming. The projects are part of a larger effort in Prof. Gail Patricellis lab at UC Davis to understand how sexual selection and environmental acoustics shape Sage-Grouse display behaviors- see the lab website for more information (http://www.eve.ucdavis.edu/gpatricelli/). Assistants will use cutting-edge video and audio recording technology to support a conservation-oriented investigation of the potential effects of noise from energy development on Sage-Grouse lekking behavior. Duties include maintaining camera and acoustic monitoring equipment, observation of basic courtship behavior, GPS surveying, habitat characterization, data entry and, potentially, capture and handling of sage-grouse. Assistants must be flexible in their needs and comfortable living and working in close quarters in a remote field station, and able to work in adverse field conditions (mainly COLD and often). Work will be daily and primarily early in the morning, with some afternoon and night work required as well. Applicants must have a valid drivers license, basic computer skills, and previous field experience. Previous experience with off-road driving and/or ATVs and/or sage-grouse capture techniques (spotlighting, rocket nets, drop nets, etc) is preferred but not required. Assistants will receive a $2500 stipend plus room and board, but need to provide their own transportation to Lander and their own personal gear. Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact info for two (2) references to: Jessica Blickley, Section of Evolution and Ecology, University of California Davis, One Shields Avenue, 2320 Storer Hall, Davis, CA 95616, or preferably by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The positions will remain open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately.
