Date Submitted: | December 02, 2005 |
Title: | Research Assistants (Wetlands and Waterfowl) |
Category: | Wildlife |
Name: | Delta Waterfowl Foundation |
Term Length: | Jobs typically run from April/May to July/August. |
Location: | Study sites are primarily located in the prairies/parklands of Canada and the USA. |
Degree: | Continuing or recent graduate. |
Other: | These are demanding positions, requiring long days in the field under various weather conditions, ability to multi-task, problem solve, communicate to various interest groups, and work as a productive team member. Applicants should have a keen interest in waterfowl or wetland ecology, be a continuing student or recent graduate in biology/ecology/resource management. Prior research and/or field experience a plus, but not a requirement. |
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Type: | Temporary |
Documentation Needed: | In your cover letter, highlight relevant experience and indicate if you intend to continue on to graduate education. To apply: Send by email a cover letter stating interests and the earliest date you would be available to start work; a resume with overal |
Contact Address: | Send to Dr. Elizabeth Loos, Research Director, at research@deltawaterfowl.org. |
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Description: | Delta Waterfowl Foundation Hiring Research Assistants to work for graduate students studying issues relating to wetlands and waterfowl. Duties will vary depending on the project. Past work has included radio telemetry, nest searching, duck trapping, vegetation measurements, water sampling and behavioral observations. |
Salary: | tipend is $1,200 USD/month to $1,500 USD/month based on education, experience and position. |
Benefits: | Field housing is provided. |
Deadline: | February 28, 2006 |
