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Posted by Juan Roselione-Valadez on 21:58:17 03/23/09
Rafael and I were fortunate enough to spend a day in Everglades National with Margo Zdravkovic, the leading authority on Wilson's Plovers and director of the Coastal Bird Conservation Program. East Cape Sable had a nice flock of 57 WIPL.
She's in the Lower Keys for the summer and is looking for a field research assistant. Please pass along to anyone interested, thanks;
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT- FLORIDA KEYS- (1 position) The Coastal Bird Conservation Program is seeking one field research assistant for a breeding biology study of Wilson s Plovers in the Florida Keys. Work period will begin in mid to late April and continue until mid to late July. Housing and a weekly stipend of $300 will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring Wilson s Plover nests and broods throughout the Florida Keys. Monitoring will be conducted on foot. Research assistant will work long hours, usually 6 days a week, weather permitting. This study requires a patient individual who will enjoy spending hours locating, observing and recording data on Wilson s Plovers adults and young. Strong work ethic required. Individuals must be self-motivated, responsible, in good physical condition, like working independently, and be able to tolerate hot summer temperatures in the Florida Keys. Individuals will be required to keep organized field notes and complete various data forms. Research assistant will receive basic training in monitoring techniques, GPS use and digital photography. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred, but not necessary. Housing is dormitory type, air-conditioned with shared cooking and laundry facility. Individual will have own room. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42) preferred. Valid drivers license and own vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between work sites. Send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Margo Zdravkovic: MargoZ@Coastalbird.org The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
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