Field Season Temporary Employees needed for a conservation biology study
of the foraging interactions of breeding and migratory seabirds on
threatened and endangered salmonids in the mid-Columbia River. The goals
of this project include quantifying the effect of seabirds on salmon
mortality through behavioral ecology, bioenergetics, and population
dynamics approaches, and the discovery, design, and testing of non-lethal
techniques to minimize salmon mortality. Primary duties will include
foraging observations at two dams on the mid-Columbia, and river surveys,
with the possibility of gut content processing, telemetry, and/or fish
collection.

All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related
field, or three years of experience including field ornithology and/or
behavioral studies. Strong applicants should have an interest in natural
history, conservation, and seabird ecology; computing skills including
spreadsheet and database familiarity; and field experience. Enthusiasm,
creativity, responsibility, and the ability to work in close quarters with
others are a must.

Expect a variable schedule, including nights and weekends; heavy lifting;
work with small boats; and exposure to sun, wind, and rain. Employees
will be part of a field team composed of 12-15 people.

Positions start 24 March and continue through 20 August 2002. Salary $10K
for the season. Housing and food provided. Interested applicants should
send a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position, a
resume, and the names and contact information of two references to Kate
Litle, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington,
Box 355020, Seattle WA 98195; or kalitle at u.washington.edu by 24 February
2003.

Please reply to Kate (above) not me.

Todd Hass
thass at u.washington.edu
Seattle, WA