Subject: Bird Jobs (was Hawaii Internship)
Date: Sep 17 16:24:13 2004
From: Matt Dufort - zeledonia at yahoo.com


For anyone looking for jobs and/or volunteer opportunities relating to
birds, a great resource is the Ornithological Societies of North America's
list of Ornithological Jobs. Archived postings and instructions for
subscribing to the listserv can be found at
http://birds.cornell.edu/OSNA/ORNJOBS.htm. I've personally gotten positions
in Alaska, Chile, and Ecuador through this list, as well as others closer to
home. Most of the positions are relatively short-term (breeding season,
migration, or wintering studies), but permanent positions are also
advertised.

Matt Dufort
Seattle


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron" <rmcclsky at mindspring.com>
To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Cc: <inland-nw-birders at uidaho.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:15 PM
Subject: Hawaii Internship


> Hi Birders,
>
> I just got this notice from one of the entomology lists I belong to and
thought I would pass it along. Looks like a dream job to me. Wish I could do
it myself.
>
> If someone on the list gets the position it would be nice to hear from
you.
>
> Best wishes,
> Ron McCluskey
>
> > FIELD/LAB RESEARCH INTERN NEEDED to help study the feeding ecology of
> > insectivorous forest birds in Hawaii. This work is part of the
> > Biocomplexity of Avian Disease project, a 5-year NSF-funded research
> > program. The intern will assist with field and laboratory research to
> > understand food availability and exploitation by Hawaiian forest birds.
> > The work focuses on quantifying arthropod prey abundances in tree canopy
> > foliage and determining diets of birds. Lab work will primarily consist
of
> > processing foliage samples and identifying arthropods. Fieldwork will
take
> > place at 9 sites ranging from sea level to 6,000 ft elevation on the
> > eastern slope of Mauna Loa Volcano, Hawaii. Opportunities to
participate
> > in mist-netting and banding operations, as well as work on the Palila
> > project in the high-elevation forests of Mauna Kea, may also exist.
> > Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, able to walk long
> > distances over rugged, uneven terrain, and work in remote locations.
> > Duration of the internship will range from 3 to 6 months. This is a
unique
> > opportunity for someone interested in avian biology, entomology and
> > conservation. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: undergraduate coursework in
> > ecology, ornithology, entomology, or wildlife biology; experience
> > identifying arthropods; tree or rock climbing using ropes. Food and
> > laundry stipend of $400 per month, dormitory-style housing, field
> > equipment, and field training are provided; interns must provide their
own
> > airfare to Hilo, Hawaii. Days are long and fieldwork is demanding, but
the
> > schedule provides time for relaxation and exploring Hawaii (snorkeling,
> > swimming, surfing, diving, hiking, biking). Interns live in a small
rural
> > community next to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, site of one of the
> > world's most active volcanoes. Please send cover letter, resume, and
names
> > and current telephone numbers of 3 references to ROBERT PECK (Kilauea
Field
> > Station) via email at rpeck at usgs.gov. The position could start as early
as
> > 1 Oct 2004 (or ASAP).
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert (Bob) Peck
> >
> > Avian Food Ecologist
> > USGS- Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center
> > Kilauea Field Station
> > PO Box 44, Bldg 344
> > Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718
> > (808) 985-6125
>
>
>