Field Assistants Wanted for a study of urban songbird ecology in the
Seattle area

? Full-time paid, part-time volunteer, and credit positions for
students available
? Field experience with birds is preferred but not required
? Positions begin in early April and end in late July or early August
? Pay rate is up to $1200 per month, depending on experience

Primary duties:
? spot mapping of songbird territories
? nest searching and monitoring

Additional possible duties:
? mist netting
? bird banding
? insect sampling
? habitat measurements
? radio tracking

Ideal applicants will be:
? responsible, dedicated, & hard-working
? willing to work in inclement weather over rough terrain
? available full-time with flexible schedule (no morning classes)
? available to work occasional weekends
? independent workers & team players
? currently licensed to drive
? good navigators

Applicants must submit:
? cover letter describing their interest in the position
? resume describing work skills & experiences
? two references (names, e-mail addresses, & phone numbers)

by March 1, 2005 to

Kara Whittaker (karaayn at u.washington.edu)

For more information: http://courses.washington.edu/vseminar/main.html

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Kara A. Whittaker, PhD candidate
Division of Ecosystem Science
College of Forest Resources
University of Washington
Box 352100
Seattle, WA 98195
karaayn at u.washington.edu
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