RCW Jobs

Research Assistant wanted for Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) project: This position is with the Archbold Biological Station's Avian Ecology program, directed by Dr. Reed Bowman, and is based at Archbold's office at Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) in Avon Park, FL. Archbold is a non-profit research station that is contracted to monitor several endangered species at APAFR. Duties will include carrying out management activities on RCW cavities, such as installing artificial insert cavities (requires operating a chainsaw), cleaning and maintaining inserts (requires tree climbing using sectional ladders), planning locations for artificial inserts, conducting an annual cavity tree census, and contributing to quarterly and annual reports. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be part of a team conducting research on factors limiting the growth of the APAFR RCW population and will help in designing and conducting research into how cavity management and limitation influences RCW populations. The position also will provide opportunities to assist with other aspects of RCW monitoring, as well as with projects on the demography of Florida Scrub-Jays, Florida Grasshopper Sparrows, and gopher tortoises. Master's degree preferred, experience with forestry or landscape ecology techniques a plus. This is a full-time permanent position with benefits. To apply, please e-mail a CV, cover letter, and three references to Dr. Gregory Schrott at: gschrott@archbold-station.org. Application deadline is September 1st.

Seasonal field technician needed to assist with field work at Avon Park Air Force Range in south-central Florida. Primary activities associated with this position focus on population monitoring and management of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) and Florida scrub-jays (FSJ). RCW duties include: population monitoring, data collection using GPS, marked cavity tree maintenance (involves tree climbing using sectional ladders), and data entry and verification. FSJ duties include: population monitoring, assisting with trapping and banding adult jays. The position requires a willingness to work independently in longleaf pine and oak scrub habitat, often in remote areas on a 100,000-acre military reservation. Applicants must be able to read color bands and feel comfortable with heights, heat, and driving through water. Ability to drive 4WD vehicles, handle and band birds, tolerate biting insects and work under hot, humid or wet field conditions will be essential. Position Available late August 2009 through March 2010 (dates are somewhat flexible). Salary is $1360 per month, plus free housing (no pets). Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume with names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references via email to lgilson@archbold-station.org or by mail to Archbold Biological Station Office, Avon Park Air Force Range, 475 Easy Street, Avon Park, FL 33825. Applications accepted through 15 August 2009.

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