SEABIRD RESEARCH ASSISTANT: This Research Assistant will conduct inland and offshore avian surveys of Block Island Sound, Rhode Island. We need a skilled ornithologist to conduct land-based, boat-based, and aerial surveys of offshore waters. We require an ornithologist with a Bachelor's degree in ornithology, wildlife biology, or environmental sciences, or related degree, and five years experience conducting ornithological surveys; has the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and has strong interpersonal skills. We prefer this ornithologist also has experience conducting boat-based avian surveys in pelagic areas; experience conducting aerial surveys over pelagic habitats; experience surveying offshore waterbirds of New England. Salary is $2600+ per month + benefits. Start 9-1-09 and ends 30 June 2010. Submit (no emails or faxes please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 8-14-09 to Peter Paton, Search Chair, (Req#12574), Univ. of Rhode Island, PO Box G, Kingston RI 02881. URI is an AA/EOD employer and values diversity. URI is an E-Verify employer.
