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CONSERVATION INITIATIVES COORDINATOR.  The Division of Forestry and
Wildlife of the State of Hawaii seeks a dynamic biologist with a strong
policy interest to lead its program dealing with endangered species on
private lands.  Salary:  minimum $2667/month.  Location:  Honolulu,
Hawaii.  Start: Jul 2002.  Job Description/Duties:  The Division of
Forestry and Wildlife is responsible for designing, planning, and
implementing programs to provide for the conservation and restoration of
wildlife resources of the State of Hawaii.  Central to this is a new
focus on private and other lands that are traditionally seen as being
outside of the conservation estate.  This position is on the Division
Administrative staff and will have responsibilities for consultation,
coordination, planning and development related to the implementation of
conservation initiatives including safe harbor agreements (SHAs),
candidate conservation agreements (CCAs), habitat conservation plans
(HCPs), and incidental take permits.  These responsibilities require
both biological expertise and an ability to conceptualize complex policy
issues.  Assisting landowners in development conservation agreements and
plans is also a key responsibility.  Qualifications:  1.  Master's
degree in natural sciences, 2.  Two years progressively responsible
professional field experience, 3. skill in exercising independent
judgment and decision-making, 4. ability to be innovative in carrying
out work plans, initiating new projects, and/or finding solutions to
improve program efficiency, 5. ability to effectively communicate orally
and express technically complex concepts and plans clearly.  Please send
short application letter and resume by email (only) to TIM MALE (EM:
tmale@hawaii.edu).

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS--We are seeking volunteer field assistants
are needed for the study of mate choice in satin bowerbirds. Volunteers
assist in locating bower sites and  clearing trails, observing birds and
in operating infrared sensing equipment and camcorders  used to
continuously monitor the behavior of birds at bowers. Our study site is
in  Northern New South Wales, Australia.  This population has been under
study  since 1977 and produced the most extensive information on
bowerbirds  (please see
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~Borgia/Bower.html).  The current focus  is to
follow the mate choice patterns of females across their lifetimes.  The
field season will run from mid-September through late  December.
Assistants must arrange for travel to the field site; we will  provide
food and lodging at the site.  The work is very physically  demanding
and assistants must be focused on this project and flexible in  their
requirements. If interested please contact: DR. GERALD BORGIA,
Professor, Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park,
MD 20742-4415 (PH: 301-405-6943 /eve 301 345-4184, EM:
Borgia@umail.umd.edu).

CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP  Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Annapolis Field Office
Stevensville, Maryland. Closing Date: 17 Jul 2002 Description: Provide
assistance and technical support to Ducks Unlimited's Conservation
Programs in the Chesapeake Bay area. Assist in the delivery of
restoration projects, tracking program accomplishments, conducting
research, and compiling reports, grant proposals, project invoices, data
sheets and news releases. Assist with landowner outreach, public
presentations and internal meetings.  Two internship positions will be
filled, one in Pennsylvania and one in Maryland. Salary:  $1,300 per
month. Qualifications:  Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in a
natural resource field.  Must be detailed-oriented and have
well-developed computer skills in Windows.  Experience with Arcview a
plus.  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and
be able to work independently and with other staff as necessary. Must
have valid driver's license and able to travel extensively. To Apply:
Send resume and references to: Mr. BEN ALDER, Regional Biologist, Ducks
Unlimited, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Field Office, 203 Romancoke Rd., Suite 90,
Stevensville, MD 21666 (EM: balder@ducks.org; PH: 410-643-5300; FX:
410-643-8865).

WILDLIFE FIELD ASSISTANT - BOBWHITE PROJECT.  Establishes habitat
improvements for bobwhite quail and recruits private landowners for
quail enhancement programs.  Conducts surveys of bobwhite quail, hunting
activities, and predators.  Participates in data management and
analysis, and preparation of peer-reviewed publications.  Must be self
motivated, able to work independently, tolerant of adverse conditions,
and function as part of an interdisciplinary team.   MS degree and
knowledge of bird, mammal, and habitat management and research
techniques required.   Working knowledge of statistical concepts and
proficiency with geographical information systems preferred.   Complete
application consists of 1) cover letter addressing qualifications, 2)
resume and list of courses completed, and 3) list of three references
who are familiar with your professional experience and qualifications.
Screening begins on 5 Jul 2002 and continues until the position is
filled.  Send materials to: DR. PHILIP S. GIPSON, Kansas Cooperative
Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 205 Leasure Hall, Division of Biology,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66507, (PH: 785-532-6070, FX:
785-532-7159, EM: gipson@ksu.edu).  Kansas State University is an equal
opportunity employer and highly encourages diversity in its employees.

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3) needed from 15 Sep to 15 Nov 2002, for a
study of spinning-wing duck decoys in Minnesota.  Assistants will
observe and record data during experimental hunts, and record species,
sex, age, and morphometric measurements of ducks harvested by hunters.
Successful applicants must be able to identify ducks in flight (previous
waterfowl hunting experience is preferred) and possess a strong work
ethic, careful data recording skills, and endure long working hours and
extreme weather conditions.  Salary is $1200/month, with housing and
transportation provided.  Please send resume, names and phone numbers of
3 references (preferably all by e-mail attachments) to:  MIKE SZYMANSKI
(EM: mszyma1@lsu.edu; PH: 225-578-5771), or DR. ALAN D. AFTON  (EM:
aafton@lsu.edu; PH: 225-578-4212), USGS-Louisiana Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Unit, Room 310 RNR Bldg., LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
Application review will begin 15 Aug 2002.

PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP in Wildlife Ecology.   Project:  Population Dynamics
of Amphibians in Playa Wetlands of the Southern Great Plains.
Qualifications:   M.S. in ecological, natural resources or closely
related field. Salary:  Starting assistantship is $15,500/yr with health
insurance, benefits, and waiver of non-resident tuition. To Apply:  Send
GRE scores, transcripts, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and letter
of interest to DR. LOREN M. SMITH, Department of Range, Wildlife, and
Fisheries Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX  79409-2125
(EM: L.M.Smith@ttu.edu). Deadlines:  Until suitable candidate is found.

FIELD ASSISTANTS (3 volunteers):  for a continuing study of threatened
birds (chucao tapaculos) in fragmented temperate rainforest in
south-central Chile: resighting previously banded individuals,
determining pairing status, some nest searching and banding.  From 21
Oct to early Dec, 2002.  Housing and food provided; also RT supersaver
airfare from Miami (or Latin American capitals) to Santiago plus RT bus
fare to research station on Chiloé Island.  Job requires ability to live
cooperatively and share household chores, work interactively in team,
sustain an intensive work schedule cheerfully, as well as field skills
(esp. reading color bands).  Send resume (in WORD), a letter describing
motivation, interest, work ethic, and relevant background, and name of 3
references who know your work well (with email address and phone number)
to DR. MARY F. WILLSON (EM: mwillson@gci.net) before 15 Aug 2002.

BIOLOGIST, URS Corporation, Oakland, CA. We are seeking a highly
motivated person with experience in northern California ecology and
environmental permitting laws and regulations.  Duties include technical
report writing, impact and habitat assessments, species accounts,
wetland delineations, and special status species surveys.  This position
requires strong writing, computer and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications: B.S./B.A./M.S./M.A. in biology, biogeography, ecology or
environmental science or related degree. 3-5 years relevant work
experience in environmental consulting, environmental science, geography
or related field. Salary: Commensurate with experience.  Closing date:
Open until filled.  Contact: Please mail, email or fax a cover letter,
resume and at least one technical writing sample to:  CORINNA LU, URS
Corporation, 500 12th Street, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94702 (PH:
510-874-1789, FX: 510-874-3268, EM: corinna_lu@urscorp.com).

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed between about 18 Jul and 5 Sep
2002 for a seabird monitoring project at the Barren Islands, Alaska.  We
will collect information on breeding success and population size of
common murres, black-legged kittiwakes, tufted puffins, and fork-tailed
storm-petrels; on diets of murre and puffin chicks; and on growth rates
of storm-petrel and puffin chicks.  Much of the work will be conducted
by observing nesting birds with binoculars; we will also weigh and
measure chicks.  The crew of four will live at a field camp on the
island and commute to study areas in a small boat and by hiking.  Some
basic rock climbing and rappelling are necessary.  These positions offer
excellent opportunities for viewing seabirds and other wildlife,
although in often windy and sometimes damp conditions.  Applicants must
be in excellent physical condition and able to make careful observations
over long periods of time.  We provide airfare (within the U.S.), food,
lodging, and required equipment.  Please send a cover letter and resume
(including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3
references) to ARTHUR KETTLE, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge,
2355 Kachemak Bay Drive / Suite 101, Homer, Alaska 99603-3355 or (EM:
Arthur_Kettle@fws.gov; PH: 907-226-1236, FX: 907-235-7783).

FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED (2-4)  Seeking volunteer field assistants from
Oct 02 to May 03 for research on the seed dispersal ecology of toucans
in Yasuní National Park, Amazonia Ecuador.  Research addresses
hypotheses that there are species-specific differences in seed dispersal
behavior and ecology among two species of toucans (Pteroglossus
pluricinctus and Ramphastos cuvieri), and that hunting will impact
toucan densities, movements, and subsequent seed and seedling shadows.
Fieldwork involves surveying toucans, use of canopy mist nets, radio
tracking, seed trap studies, foraging observations, and plant
collections.  Applicants should have a strong interest in birds or
plants, field biology, and be prepared to work long days.  You should be
in good physical condition, be able to work both independently and
closely with others, and possess good communication skills.  Experience
with avian surveys and radio telemetry is preferred; a basic knowledge
of Spanish is necessary.  If you have climbing experience, great!  I am
seeking motivated individuals who are able to work a minimum of 4
months.  Assistants must arrange for their own travel to Ecuador; travel
within Ecuador, food, and accommodation will be provided.  We will be
working at two field sites: Tiputini Biodiversity Station and Yasuní
Research Station.  To apply, please send (via email if possible) a
letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references
(name, phone, and email) to: KIMBERLY HOLBROOK, Department of Biology,
University of Missouri-St. Louis, 8001 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis,
MO 63121-4499, USA (EM: kholbrook@umsl.edu; PH: 541-758-8759). Deadline
for application: 15 Aug.

FIELD ASSISTANTS: 2 positions still available to assist the Southern
Sierra Research Station with long-term monitoring of Yellow-billed
Cuckoos in Nevada, at Moapa NWR in southern Nevada.  1 Position: Team
Leader: Conducting a radio telemetry study of Yellow billed Cuckoos.
Duties will include surveying for cuckoos, mist-netting them and placing
radios, then monitoring their movements.  Will also be required to
assist with surveys, nest searching, and nest monitoring, and supervise
an assistant. Pay: $1700/mo.  Time:  ASAP to 30 Aug. 1 Position: Field
Assistant: assist with conducting a radio telemetry study of Yellow
billed Cuckoos.  Duties will include surveying for cuckoos,
nest-searching, nest monitoring, mist-netting cuckoos and placing
radios, then monitoring their movements.  Pay: $1500/mo.  Time: ASAP to
30 Aug, 2002. For all positions: Applicants must be in good physical
condition, able to work in high temperatures, possess a valid driver's
license, a sense of humor, and be willing to use own vehicle for
fieldwork (reimbursed at 31¢/mile on the job).  Those with previous
experience with Yellow-billed Cuckoos, telemetry, nest searching,
playback surveys, ability to work with minimal supervision, and working
in the desert will be given priority.  Housing will be provided (either
a trailer or an apartment).   Send letter of interest, CV and 3
references to: MURRELET HALTERMAN: (EM cuckoobuster@yahoo.com).
Southern Sierra Research Station.  P.O. Box 418 Onyx, CA 93255. Please
discuss your relevant experience and interest in this project in your
letter.

STUDENTS as BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS needed to census and monitor riparian
birds and measure habitats affected by fire and fuels removal along the
middle Rio Grande; duty station based in Albuquerque, NM.  Duties
involve bird censuses and surveys, nest searches and monitoring, some
habitat sampling, and GPS work.  Requisites: ability to identify
southwestern birds by sight and sound, good physical condition.  Salary:
$8.37 to $10.52/hr depending on experience; no government housing
provided.  Schedule: Jun to Sep., 2002.   Send cover letter, resume,
photocopies of transcripts or list of courses taken, and phone
numbers/email addresses of 3 references to BIRD RESEARCH GROUP, Rocky
Mountain Research Station, 333 Broadway SE, Suite 115, Albuquerque, NM
87102-3497 (PH: 505-724-3660) or email materials to
jgalloway@fs.fed.us.  Applications must be on file by 1 Jul 2002 to be
considered.

WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST GS-12.  Permanent, Open to all sources.   Golden Gate
National Recreation Area National Park Service  Description: The Golden
Gate National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park System, is
hiring a Wildlife Ecologist position. This is a permanent, full-time
position at the GS-12 level ($59,471 annual salary, including a San
Francisco Bay Area cost of living allowance). The position will be
located in the Division of Natural Resource Management and Science. The
division is comprised of science professionals working together through
an interdisciplinary approach to provide the technical expertise,
program management and policy guidance needed to insure the preservation
of the park's natural resources. The Wildlife Ecologist serves as the
park's primary expert on terrestrial wildlife ecology and management,
responsible for overall development and implementation of the park's
terrestrial wildlife program.  The program currently has a significant
emphasis on avian species and habitats. The Wildlife Ecologist is
responsible for managing a complex wildlife program along the
wildland-urban interface including ecological restoration, threatened
and endangered species management, control of native and non-native pest
species, inventory and monitoring, impact assessment and implementation
of mitigation measures, GIS and data management.  Requirements include:
?     U.S. citizenship ?     A graduate degree in wildlife ecology,
wildlife management, conservation biology, or natural resource
management with graduate level courses in California wildlife, wildlife
ecology, wildlife/habitat relationships, population ecology,
conservation biology, wildlife taxonomy, and/or wildlife management.
?     Experience in wildlife management involving ecological
restoration, threatened and endangered species management, control of
native and non-native pest species, inventory and monitoring, impact
assessment and/or implementation of mitigation measures. ?     Interest
in playing a key role in a dynamic natural resource management team.
?     Ability to work effectively in office and field environments.
?     Excellent oral and written communication skills.   Application
procedures: The position is now open and applications will be accepted
through 5 Jul 2002. Detailed job information and application
instructions can be found at
www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/ie3866.htm for applicants with federal
career / career-conditional status and at
www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/ie3881.htm for other interested
applicants. Carefully follow the instructions in the job announcement.

AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation
>>> Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui
and the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center on the Big Island. Daily tasks
include husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds keeping,
predator control.  Special projects are encouraged but not mandatory.
Applicant must be able to live with several roommates in a remote area
and should show enthusiasm for work with captive endangered Hawaiian
birds. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and health
insurance. Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive
$15/day stipend plus housing.  For more information, please send a
resume, cover letter (with location preference) and the names and
contacts of three references to: TRACEY GOLTZ P.O. Box 39 Volcano,
Hawaii 96785 (FX: 808-985-7034).

VOLUNTEER-- The Melanesia Program, at Conservation International (URL:
http://www.conservation.org), is looking for 1 to 2 volunteers to assist
with the revision of the Birds of New Guinea field guide. The volunteer
would conduct research and create an information database pertaining to
New Guinea avifauna.  The candidate should have a genuine interest in
birds and an inclination to learn about the birds of New Guinea.  The
candidate must be willing to commit for the duration of this complex
project and see it through to completion.  This position will not
involve travel and the work will be conducted out of Conservation
International's Washington, DC office.  Interested volunteers should
send a resume and cover letter to t.stevenson@conservation.org

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT and TWO TECHNICIANS on Avian
Biodiversity Hotspots, based at Imperial College in the UK. Applications
are invited for these three positions as part of the NERC-funded Avian
Diversity Hotspots Consortium, which is collaboration between Imperial
College, Sheffield University, the Institute of Zoology (London),
BirdLife International and Conservation International. The overall aim
of the consortium is to investigate the ecological and evolutionary
basis of biodiversity hotspots, using birds as a model system. Further
positions will be available with the other members of the consortium.
The successful candidates will collate and analyze a global database on
the geographic distribution of bird species. The start date for the
project is 1 Oct 2002. For selection criteria and further details see
http://www.bio.ic.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 31 Jul
2002, or until posts are filled. Applications for all three positions
should be made by email to MRS DIANA ANDERSON (EM: d.anderson@ic.ac.uk;
PH: + 44 (0)207 59 42207; FX: + 44 (0)207 5942339); Department of
Biological Sciences, Imperial College at Silwood Park, Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 7PY, UK) and should include a letter of application addressing the
relevant criteria, a detailed CV and the names and addresses of at least
three referees. Please state the position for which you are applying in
the header of the email message.

OWL BANDER (1) needed to trap and band migrant Flammulated Owls at site
in New Mexico.  Position runs from around 20 Aug to 15 Oct.  Prior owl
banding experience is required.  The project is located in remote
mountain area and experiences extreme weather conditions.  Field crews
will camp on-site and must provide own camping gear.  Stipend is $32/day
($960/month).  Please send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current
references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of
availability to Science Department, HawkWatch International, Inc.; 1800
S. West Temple, Suite 226; Salt Lake City, UT 84115 or email: MARK
VEKASY at mvekasy@hawkwatch.org.  Position open until filled.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP-- The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County, Section of Ornithology, announces the availability of a one-year
Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research on the extinct California
Turkey, Meleagris californica.  The research will be based primarily on
the collections of this taxon from Rancho La Brea, California, housed in
the George C. Page Museum, a branch facility of the Natural History
Museum.  The research will involve the use of data obtained from the
fossil specimens to investigate relationships between Meleagris
californica and the living taxa Meleagris gallopavo and M. ocellata.
Research questions regarding the paleobiology and paleobiogeography of
turkeys in the southwestern U.S. will also be pursued.  The Fellow will
perform osteological analyses of living and fossil turkeys, and
anatomical analyses of living turkeys.  The Fellow will see to the
complete curation of the Rancho La Brea collection of fossil turkeys, as
well as other fossil turkey specimens in the LACM collections as are
pertinent.  The successful candidate must have received his/her Ph.D. in
organismal biology and evolution.  Experience with descriptive,
comparative avian osteology and anatomy is required.  Research
experience with the Order Galliformes is preferred, but not required.
To apply, please send a letter of interest giving full details of
qualifications, a copy of your dissertation abstract, publications, a
statement as to how the research would advance your plans for future
research, and the names and addresses, including email addresses, of
three individuals knowledgeable as to your qualifications for the
position.  All inquiries and letter of interest are to be directed to
KENNETH E. CAMPBELL, Curator of Ornithology, Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007.  (EM:
kcampbel@nhm.org)  Consideration of applicants will begin 1 Aug 2002.
Position available as of 1 Sep 2002.

PAID INTERNSHIP available for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
California Condor Recovery Program.  Interns will be required to : work
as a member of a team; use radio telemetry to locate and track
radio-tagged condors; assist in the handling of condors for replacement
of radio-tags and blood collection; lift 60 lb carcasses into vehicles
and hike them out to remote areas; construction and maintenance of
trails, condor release/holding facilities and other structures; work in
extreme weather conditions in remote areas independently; keep accurate
records and maintain a daily field notebook; do routine office work.
Knowledge/Experience required as follows.  Essential: a valid drivers
licence; a strong interest in wildlife management and related issues.
Preferable: experience in remote field locations; 4WD vehicle
experience; ATV driving experience. Interns are required to commit to
full-time work for a minimum of 3 months. Start date beginning in Jul
and working ten days on, four days off in a two week period is
standard.  Accommodation is provided during work days and may be
available on days off if required. Stipend payment for interns is $30.00
per day. Please send your resume to: MIKE STOCKTON, Hopper Mountain
National Wildlife Refuge Complex, California Condor Recovery Program,
P.O. Box 5839, Ventura, CA 93005. For more information PH: (805) 644-
5185.

VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCHER at Tern Island and Laysan Island, Hawaii--The
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Remote Islands National Wildlife
Refuge(NWR) Complex,  is looking for a few good volunteers for the Tern
Island and Laysan Island field stations.  These islands are part of the
Hawaiian Islands NWR and are essential nesting areas of 20 species of
seabirds and Hawaiian green sea turtles and are the principle pupping
grounds for the Hawaiian monk seal.  Tern and Laysan Islands are located
500 and 700 miles, respectively, northwest of the main Hawaiian
Islands.  Work at the stations includes monitoring and banding migratory
and resident seabirds, shorebirds, and endangered land birds, alien
plant eradication, native plant propagation and out-planting, at times
some sea turtle work, data collection and entry, and up to 50%
facilities and equipment maintenance.  The work is intensely physical
with harsh conditions of rain, direct sun and wind for long periods of
time. We expect a 3-6 month commitment from volunteers.  Room and board
is paid for by USFWS.   Living conditions are very basic, consisting of
tent or bunkhouse communal camps.  Outside contact while on the islands
is limited, due to the remote locale, to radio communication and
sporadic mail (Tern only).  We are looking for volunteers who have a
biology or maintenance background (or both).  Field experience is
preferred but not always necessary.  We place around 12 volunteers each
year.  For an information packet about the volunteer positions and
greater detail on duties for each station as well as how to apply,
please contact DOMINIQUE HORVATH (PH: 808-541-1201, EM:
Dominique_Horvath@r1.fws.gov), PO Box 50167, Honolulu, HI 96850.

FIELD RESEARCH INTERNS (4) needed early Sep through late Nov for work on
the Palila Restoration Project located on the upper slopes of Mauna Kea,
Big Island of Hawai'i.  Research work will focus on mist netting and
banding, radio-tracking, re-sighting color banded birds, characterizing
vegetation of nests, and monitoring phenology of native plants.
Fieldwork involves strenuous hiking over steep, uneven terrain (lava),
long field days in intense UV, and camping at remote locations at high
elevation (7,000 to 9,000 feet) in dry, dusty conditions.
Qualifications: previous ornithological field experience, background in
wildlife biology or related field, strong attention to detail.
Preference given to applicants with mist netting  and/or radio telemetry
experience.  Applicants should be in excellent physical condition,
self-motivated, enthusiastic, enjoy working on a large crew, sharing
close quarters, and like being showerless for a week at a time. Benefits
include: $400/month stipend, housing and field gear, beautiful sunsets
from the mountain, exposure to rare Hawaiian birds, and a chance to
explore the incredible diversity of the Big Island on your weekends
(snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, birding, etc).
Applicants must provide their own airfare to Hilo, Hawai'i. To apply
send cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references (with phone numbers
and/or email addresses) who can attest to the quality of your field
skills by 25 Jul to:  COLLEEN MURRAY, USGS-BRD, Kilauea Field Station,
PO Box 44, Havo, HI 96718 (EM: Colleen_Murray@usgs.gov).

FIELD ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY to study the long-wattled umbrellabird in
coastal rainforest in northwestern Ecuador.  The long-wattled
umbrellabird is a large, frugivorous cotinga endemic to this area and
threatened with risk of extinction.  This study documents the basic
biology of the species   including habitat requirements, foraging
ecology, and social biology -- via observation of banded individuals in
the field and radio telemetry.  There is a special focus on the role
this species plays as a disperser of seeds from primary to secondary
forest.  There is an opportunity for an assistant to develop an aspect
of this study into an independent project, perhaps for a MS or PhD.
Fieldwork is on-going, and assistants are needed from early Aug through
early 2003, though dates are somewhat flexible.  The project is based
out of a biological station, and the work schedule is 20 days on, 10
days off each month. All field station costs will be covered, and
assistants will receive a stipend of $350 monthly, (that goes a long way
in Ecuador).  However, assistants must arrange and pay for travel to and
from Ecuador.  The work is challenging but the forest and study species
are both spectacular. Successful applicants will have some experience
working with birds in the field, but the most important quality is a
positive attitude. Proficiency in Spanish is also a plus.
Applications   including a cover letter, a cv detailing education and
relevant experience, and the contact information of three references
should be sent via email to Dr. JORDAN KARUBIAN (EM: jordank@ucla.edu).

MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.  Field
Biologist Interns. Starting Immediately - 8 Aug to operate constant
effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations in  Texas and Oregon.
Prior birding and/or banding experience is preferred but not necessary.
Intern will be trained in mist-netting and  banding while in the field.
Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that
begin before dawn and the ability to endure  sometimes difficult field
conditions are required. A per diem for food and other out-of-pocket
expenses and shared housing are  provided. For application materials and
further information, please contact SARA MARTIN, The Institute for Bird
Populations, PO  Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
(FX:415-663-9482, PH:415-663-1436, EM: smartin@birdpop.org. Visit our
website at  www.birdpop.org).

SUPERVISORY RESEARCH WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST GS-12/13 ($54,275 -
$64,542/year), depending on qualifications.  Incumbent provides research
leadership and supervision for the USDA National Wildlife Research
Center field station in Sandusky, Ohio.  Incumbent is responsible for
developing and evaluating techniques to reduce hazards caused by birds
and other wildlife to the aviation industry.  Defines, leads, plans,
coordinates, conducts, and reports on investigations with wild and
captive birds.  The incumbent is required to show innovation in
identifying research problems, designing biologically and statistically
sound studies, and conducting complex experiments and analyses.
Supervisory skills/experience required.  Position will be advertised
from19  Jun -  10 Jul 2002.   Contact
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/nwrc/employ.htm for official announcement.

MANOMET BIRD OBSERVATORY SEEKS FALL 2002 SEASONAL BANDING INTERN (19 Aug
- 15 Nov).  The Observatory at Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences,
Box 1770, Manomet, MA 02345-1770,  invites resumes by mail, FAX or
e-mail (FX 508-224-9220, EM: tlloyd-evans@manomet.org) with phone
numbers of two references. Band 5 days per week.  Some banding
experience needed, but an almost fanatical desire to learn good and safe
banding techniques and some knowledge of eastern birds is more
important.  Enthusiasm for long hours essential.  Live free on 40 acres
by Cape Cod Bay, town nearby (walking), most facilities available.  Will
help two experienced banders and volunteers run 50 nets dawn to dusk.
Stipend of $100 per week for food.  Contact TREVOR L. LLOYD-EVANS,
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, Box 1770, Manomet MA
02345-1770 (EM: tlloyd-evans@manomet.org, FX 508-224-9220).

SEASONAL BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN(S) needed for the study of West Nile
virus in migratory birds, approximately 24 Aug - 30 Oct 2002.  This
project entails the capture and blood sampling of (mostly passerine)
birds at numerous locations throughout the eastern United States during
fall migration.  Work is extremely intensive, mist-netting operations
will be conducted in appropriate weather conditions from dawn to dusk
and days off are a luxury.  Fieldwork is followed by processing of
samples in the evening.  Travel is constant; generally we will be at one
location for only 4 to 5 days.  Applicants should be available for the
entire period.  Salary is dependent on experience but will range from
$846 to $1173 every 2 weeks, plus per diem of $25 - $30 depending on
location, and hotel costs. Successful applicants should have an interest
in ornithology and wildlife disease and been enrolled as a student
sometime during the previous year. An ability to get along with a wide
range of personalities is critical. Mist-netting experience is a plus.
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 relevant references with phone
numbers or e-mail addresses ASAP (no later than 2 Aug) to BOB DUSEK,
National Wildlife Health Center, 6006 Schroeder Rd., Madison, WI 53711.
(EM: rdusek@usgs.gov).

BIRD BANDER needed from 1 Sep. to 31 Oct to study the stopover ecology
of small passerines at a coastal site in Alabama.  BANDER needs to have
experience with banding large volumes of birds and be familiar with the
aging and sexing of eastern species, preferably the fall.  Required to
work 7 days a week, have the ability to work with others and a tolerance
of heat and biting insects.  The bander will receive $1400/month.
Excellent housing conditions are provided.  This is a chance to see and
handle up to 4000 to 5000 birds of 80 to 90 species.  Send letter of
interest, resume, and names, phone numbers, and e-mails of 3 references
to JEFFREY FARRINGTON, Box 5018, Biological Sciences, University of
Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (EM:
jeffrey.farrington@usm.edu). Applications will be accepted until mid
Jul.

FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST (GS-0401-11/12)-- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Northern Alaska Ecological Services office in Fairbanks, Alaska
is currently recruiting a Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-0401-11/12).
The biologist will work within the Endangered Species Program,
contributing to the conservation of Steller's and spectacled eiders.  A
primary responsibility will be to oversee an ongoing, long-term effort
to survey and study Steller's eiders at Barrow, Alaska.  In addition to
supervising the actual field work, this will require considerable
planning, coordination with partners, outreach within the community,
analysis and presentation of results, and interaction with the Steller's
Eider Recovery Team.  Other responsibilities include participation in a
broad array of endangered species recovery efforts, including conducting
Section 7 consultations, working with local governments and industry to
develop and implement conservation plans, and candidate assessment and
conservation.  The position will require skilled written and oral
communication, an aptitude for critical thinking, and experience
evaluating biological information.  This job is open to all U.S.
citizens; a job announcement is available at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.  Current or previous permanent Federal
employees should apply at vacancy announcement FWS7-02-53 (deadline
postmarked 5 Jul  2002); all other candidates use vacancy ID PS 145984
(deadline postmarked 24 Jul 2002).  Contact TED SWEM (PH: 907-456- 0441)
or PHILIP MARTIN (PH: 907-456-0325) for more information.