Hi folks,

Since I have no chance to take advantage of this position, perhaps someone in the Pacific Northwest can avail themselves of the opportunity (and keep us posted about what they see...)

Please respond to Dr. Snell, rather than me.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington

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Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 15:15:13 +0200
From: "Howard L. Snell" <howard at fcdarwin.org.ec>
Subject: [SEABIRD:632] Research Position Available

Colleagues:

I would appreciate your help in distributing the following job annoucement
as widely as possible. If you are willing to print it and post it so much
the better! If you get several copies of this from different lists, I
apologize in advance. I know that alien mammals aren't the usual topic of
the seabird list, but research prompting their eradication will certainly
benefit a number of species of sea birds. Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,
Howard L. Snell
Program Leader for Vertebrate Restoration Ecology and Ecological Monitoring
Charles Darwin Research Station
and
Associate Professor
Biology Department
University of New Mexico

Job Posting:

Specialist in Control of Alien Mammals

The Charles Darwin Research Station solicits applications for our open
position of Specialist in Control of Alien Mammals. We are seeking a
research-oriented individual to join our restoration ecology programs for
the Galapagos National Park. The successful applicant will be responsible
for designing, implementing, and realizing projects aimed at discovering
efficient means by which the Galapagos National Park Service can monitor,
control, and eradicate island populations of alien mammals. We seek an
individual committed to the preservation of natural island-ecosystems who
can work well at the interface of applied research and the management of
protected areas in a multi-cultural setting.

The natural ecosystems of the Galapagos archipelago are threatened by a
variety of introduced species. Goats, pigs, cats, rats, dogs, donkeys,
cattle, horses, and mice are the most widely distributed alien mammals
within the National Park. Our current priorities for research in control
and eradication are cats, rats, pigs, dogs, and mice; and these are the
species we expect to be investigated first. The Specialist in Control of
Alien Mammals will work directly within our department of Vertebrate
Restoration Ecology and Ecological Monitoring.

The successful applicant will have a research graduate degree (at least a
Masters), research experience in the control and eradication of alien
mammals, be able to speak and write well in Spanish and English, and have
experienced living and working in remote settings. The initial contract
will be for one year, but will be renewable subject to further funding.
While we envision hiring at the post-masters or post-doctoral level, we
welcome applications from established researchers interested in spending
sabbatical leaves at the CDRS. Potential salaries range from US $14,000 to
$18,000 (including benefits) depending on experience. Transportation to
and from Galapagos will be provided.

To submit an application please provide a letter of application, a complete
CV, and the names, phone numbers, and electronic addresses of at least
three individuals familiar with your qualifications. We may request
letters of recommendation and reprints from a short list of individuals.
We encourage applications submitted electronically as E-mail messages or
attachments (Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf formats). Material sent by
international mail will take three to four weeks to arrive in Galapagos.
We will begin reviewing completed applications on 25 November 1997.
Duplicate sets of electronic application materials should be sent to:

Director of the Charles Darwin Research Station
Director at fcdarwin.org.ec

and

Dr. Howard L. Snell
Program Leader for Restoration Ecology and Ecological Monitoring
Howard at fcdarwin.org.ec

Paper application materials should be sent to either:

Director or Howard L. Snell
Charles Darwin Research Station Department of Biology
Casilla 17-01-3891 University of New Mexico
Quito, Ecuador Alubuquerque, New Mexico 87131
South America United States

Questions about this opportunity should be directed by E-mail to Howard
Snell (howard at fcdarwin.org.ec). We look forward to hearing from all
potentially interested individuals.