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> 2 PAID FIELD TECHS, 2 PAID COLONY MONITORS, & 2 VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS
> needed for studies of the diet and behavioral ecology of Caspian terns,
> double-crested cormorants, and a variety of gull species in the Columbia
> River Estuary, Astoria, Oregon. Positions primarily run from April thru
> June, but 1-2 positions may begin in late in March. Duties will include
> on-colony behavioral observations, nest and chick monitoring, foraging
> ecology surveys, and diet sampling to determine the diet of piscivorous
> waterbirds. Applicants should have basic knowledge of biology, an interest
> in birds, feel comfortable working in boats, and be able to swim. They
> should also expect to spend long hours in bad weather, learn quickly in the
> field, and to live and work closely with others.
>
> FIELD TECHNICIANS (2): $1800/month is available for experienced field
> workers. Those that have knowledge of radio telemetry, boat operation,
> seabird behavior, and or fish identification will be the most competitive.
>
> RESIDENT COLONY MONITORS (2): $1800/month is available for field workers
> whose primary responsibility will be to live on E. Sand Island in order to
> monitor the restoration efforts at a new tern colony. Colony monitors will
> be camping on the island away from civilization for extended periods of
> time. Individuals with demonstrated experience in backcountry camping will
> be given preference. Monitors will be in regular contact with
> the rest of the research group, but will only have limited shore leave.
>
> VOLUNTEERS (2) will assist in all aspects of the research and receive full
> room and board in addition to a modest per diem. All positions will
> provide excellent field research experience and field assistants can expect
> to learn a great deal about seabird biology, ecology, and research.
>
> To apply, send cover letter, resume, and list of references to Ken Collis,
> CRITFC, 729 NE Oregon, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232 (colk at critfc.org),
> 503-731-1270.
>
> Please indicate your earliest possible start date and for which position(s)
> (paid tech, paid colony monitor, volunteer) you are applying. If you
> would like to be considered for any position available (paid or volunteer)
> please indicate that in your cover letter. We will accept applications
> until all
> the positions are filled (work begins in early April).
>
> ********************************************************************************
> David P. Craig, Ph.D.
>
> Faculty Research Associate 7561 N. Woolsey Avenue
> Department of Fish & Wildlife Portland, OR 97203
> Oregon State University 503-283-8534
> Corvallis, OR 97331-3803 dcraig at transport.com
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> *
>
> January thru May 1999 Visiting Professor
> Tuesday & Thursday Department of Biology, Box 53
> 503-768-7516 Lewis & Clark College
> dcraig at lclark.edu Portland, OR 97219
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> *

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