Avian Field Technician for Emory University in Minnesota (closes when all positions are filled)
Salary
A stipend of $1,200/month along with provided housing for out-of-area assistants.
Job Description
Research assistants are needed for a study of the mechanisms underlying the reproductive behavior of white-throated sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) breeding near Duluth, Minnesota, USA. We are seeking promising undergraduates or recent postgraduates in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field. The work will comprise diverse responsibilities, including nest searching and nest monitoring, behavioral assays of aggression and parental care, mist-netting, banding, and data collection and management. Fieldwork will begin in early May and end in late July. Preferred qualifications include: coursework in ornithology, wildlife ecology, and/or animal behavior; a sincere interest in learning field research techniques; and the ability to endure the rigors of fieldwork. Prior experience with avian behavior studies and/or nest searching is required. Assistants will receive a stipend of $1200 per month, and housing will be provided for non-local assistants. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume (with a list of relevant coursework), and contact information for three references via email to Dr. Donna Maney at dmaney@emory.edu. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
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