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  • Avian Field Technician (Virginia)

    Guest lpbulluck@vcu.edu

    By Guest lpbulluck@vcu.edu

      • Employer: Virginia Commonwealth University
      Location: Highland/Bath Counties
      Country: United States
      Last Date to Apply: 01/31/2025
      Open Until Filled: No

    The Bulluck lab at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to hire two field technicians to conduct all species point count surveys in forests and early successional habitats across private lands in Highland/Bath Counties, Virginia. Golden-winged Warblers are a focal species, but all bird species will be recorded during surveys. Technicians will conduct point count surveys and vegetation sampling in steep terrain and remote conditions, and will also have the opportunity to assist with occasional target mist netting and additional bird/habitat projects in the region. Housing and transportation to and from field sites is provided.

    Required qualifications: 

    • Comfortable working outdoors for up to 8 hours at a time
    • Experience identifying eastern birds by sight and sound
    • Ability to work independently and as a team
    • Ability to navigate off trail in rugged terrain
    • Meticulous data collection skills and attention to detail
    • Comfortable driving 4WD vehicle
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Flexible, reliable, and hardworking personality
    • Ability to ID trees and shrubs in the region

    To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references in a single PDF document with subject "2025 GWWA Field Assistant Position" to Lesley Bulluck at lpbulluck@vcu.edu.  

    Compensation: $1700-2000/month plus housing, depending on experience

    Start Date: April 25, 2025

    End Date: June 25, 2025

     

     

     

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