Subject: Position Available (fwd)
Date: Oct 2 05:20:43 2003
From: Devorah A. N. Bennu - nyneve at amnh.org



any tweets out there who are interested ... ?

Devorah A. N. Bennu, PhD
email:nyneve at amnh.org or nyneve at myUW.net
work page http://research.amnh.org/ornithology/personnel/bennu.htm
personal pages http://research.amnh.org/users/nyneve/

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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 08:41:49 -0500
From: "Bowman, Reed" <RBowman at archbold-station.org>

POSITION AVAILABLE - RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN AVIAN ECOLOGY
Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida

Available January 2003

We seek a motivated, experienced avian ecologist for a research assistant's position in the Avian Ecology Laboratory of Reed Bowman at Archbold Biological Station.

Duties include field data collection, field experiments, data analysis, computer work, lab work, supervision of daily activities during the field season and interactions with graduate students and interns. Our research focuses on avian population biology, behavioral ecology, urban ecology, conservation biology, physiological ecology, and ecological genetics. We conduct detailed observational and experimental studies on four color-banded populations of Florida Scrub-Jays that span an environmental gradient from wildlands through isolated patches of natural habitats embedded in suburbia. Our lab consists of several full time scientists, several long-term collaborators, and a variable numbers of graduate students and interns.

Archbold is devoted to research, conservation, and education and is particularly strong in demography, conservation biology, fire ecology, and behavioral ecology. Archbold's 7000+ acre natural area has outstanding examples of central Florida ecosystems and unique species. We also work within a network of protected areas in the region.

The applicant should have at least BA or BS in ecology, biology or a related field, however an MS degree is preferred, demonstrated interest and experience in avian ecology and experience in field work, computer and data handling. In addition, we value willingness to work both independently and as part of research teams, and physical stamina to work outdoors in a subtropical climate during the summer.

Other desired qualifications include past experience in nest searching, trapping and banding birds, GIS/GPS experience, statistical training, computer modeling experience, and interest or experience in conservation and land management.

Benefits include salary in the mid-20's (depending on experience), annual leave, paid holidays, health insurance, disability benefits, and, after one year service, participation in our excellent retirement program. I also believe in professional development of research assistants; many of our past RA's have published papers based on their work at Archbold and many have gone on to further graduate school.

This position is funded in part by research grants. We currently have support for two years and seek an applicant willing to make a firm commitment for that time period. We anticipate continued support beyond two years.

Prospective applicants should seek more information on Archbold and the Avian Ecology Lab at archbold-station.org.

Applications are due by November 15, 2003. Send a letter summarizing experience and qualifications, a CV or resume, lists of courses and grades, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 3 references. Email applications are welcome.

Dr. Reed Bowman
Avian Ecology Lab
Archbold Biological Station
P.O. Box 2057
Lake Placid, FL 33862
863-465-2571 (phone)
rbowman at archbold-station.org

Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.




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Reed Bowman, Ph.D.
Associate Research Biologist
Director, Avian Ecology Lab
Archbold Biological Station
P.O. Box 2057
Lake Placid, FL 33862
(phone) 863-465-2571 ext. 229
(fax) 863-699-1927
(e-mail) rbowman at archbold-station.org
(web) http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm