Hi folks,

I saw this announcement regarding jobs on the Caspian Tern colonies on the lower Columbia. Great opportunity for those who like their birding up-close-and-personal!! Contact Dr. Litle at the address below for more information.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net

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Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: 10 TEMPORARY SCI TECH 1 POSITIONS ALONG MID-COLUMBIARIVER

>>> Cheryl Gardner 03/12/03 08:53AM >>>
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.

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, and experience with field ornithology and/or behavioral studies will be given preference. 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 18, March 2003.