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  1. Job Description: Lead research team studying grassland bird responses to cattle grazing in CRP grasslands in eastern Colorado, late spring-summer 2024. Perform transect surveys of adult birds by sight and sound and coordinate/assist with nest searching and monitoring by a crew of two other technicians. Orientation begins ~May 15; work ends ~July 26. Bird surveys will require the first ~3 hours of each morning; majority of each field day nest searching/monitoring; multiple sites per day. Will also perform/coordinate vegetation structural measures. Qualifications: Academic training in biology / ecology / natural resources. Must have previous experience with bird identification by sight and sound, will ideally have experience with line transect or point-count surveys, and must be >21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license for driving a rental vehicle. Previous nest searching and monitoring experience a plus, though other demonstrated field skills will be considered. Must be able to work independently and with a team, be cordial to landowners, and tolerant of hot weather, hiking, early starts, long hours, 6-day work weeks, living in close quarters with other technicians in rural areas, and be able to transport themselves to/from field station residences in eastern Colorado for start/end of season. To apply, email a cover letter, noting position of interest, and CV with 3 references to Dr. William E. Jensen at wjensen1@emporia.edu (physical address: School of Science and Mathematics, Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801). Salary: $6800 / 10-week season. Housing and field vehicles provided.
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