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  1. The Lavretsky Lab at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is searching for a full-time waterfowl specialist to be stationed on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The person will be working on a newly funded project as part of a collaboration with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) to conduct novel management efforts to the conservation of the endangered Hawaiian duck (Koloa). In short, the individual will lead a team comprised of students, private, state, and federal personnel to pilot a project that attempts to artificially reverse the genetic ancestry of a koloa x feral mallard hybrid population towards koloa through specific active management strategies (see Hernandez et al. 2023. simRestore: A decision‐making tool for adaptive management of the native genetic status of wild populations. Molecular Ecology Resources. 24: e13892). More information on the Lavretsky Lab can be found here: http://science.utep.edu/lavretskylab. STATIONED: O‘ahu, HI WORKING LOCATIONS: James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) (O‘ahu, HI) & Hanalei (NWR) (Kaua‘i, HI) DUTIES: Live capture Koloa, feral mallards, and their hybrids using swim-in and walk-in traps in both locations. All birds will be banded with authorized USGS bird banding laboratory leg bands, as well as bled for molecular analyses to be conducted at the Lavretsky Lab. A sub-number of birds will have auxiliary GPS-GSM telemetry units attached. Lead translocation efforts of koloa from Kaua‘i to O‘ahu and ensure soft release of koloa onto James Campbell NWR per research protocols. Lead monitoring of translocated and resident koloa, nest monitoring, behavioral studies, disease surveillance and response, and feral mallard removal. Assist with predator control, habitat enhancements around wetland areas, and other tasks deemed necessary by the Refuge/Project PI. ANNUAL PAY (Employment is through UTEP): $63,000 + Benefits for 2 years, with the potential of additional years. START DATE: May 2024 (preferably) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - B.S. Degree in wildlife ecology, conservation biology, or a related field - Must have a valid state driver’s license. - Must have the legal and physical ability to possess and discharge firearms. You must be able to pass a government background check and meet any additional requirements to carry and use firearms. - History of waterfowl (or other avian) capture, handling, and banding - Highly self-motivated and organized - History of working in diverse teams DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - History of working with Hawai ‘i’s flora and fauna - History of leading teams in field conditions - Knowledge of working with all-terrain vehicles (UTVs, ATVs, etc) - Analytical skills in band-recovery APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, please submit: a cover letter describing experience related to or interest in as they relate to the project, a current CV/resume, and the name and full contact information for three professional references to Dr. Philip Lavretsky (plavretsky@utep.edu) and Kelly Goodale (kelly_goodale@fws.gov). Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.
  2. Online Waterfowl Ecology & Management Course: Certificate and for Credit Instructor(s): Dr. Philip Lavretsky and Dr. Richard Kaminski Start date: August 28, 2023 End date: December 7, 2023 Students will • study waterfowl evolutionary and annual ecology of North American waterfowl, waterfowl and plant identification, waterfowl harvest management, waterfowl diseases, and conservation of ducks, geese and swans. • learn about evolutionary histories, population ecology and management of this dynamic and diverse group. • understand waterfowl and wetlands of North America, and discuss current waterfowl and wetland issues. • be exposed to best conservation and management practices of populations and their habitats, including how NGOs, state and federal agencies partner to conserve populations and their habitats. • review contemporary and classic literature. Note: It is advised that students have prior course work in basic ecology About the course • For-credit and noncredit options available • Offered online with asynchronous sessions • Tailored to junior/senior standing undergraduates, graduate students and working professionals; graduate students and professionals will complete undergraduate requirements and write an “in my opinion” essay to earn graduate credit • Dual language course; material will be presented in English and Spanish Noncredit option (Offered by the College of Science in partnership with Professional and Public Programs) Tuition: $1,800 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded at the end of course. Contact: p3cbt@utep.edu Website: https://pace.utep.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=23SPWECS101 For-credit option (Available from the College of Science) Credits earned: 3 semester credit hours Tuition: $600 per credit hour* for a total cost of approximately $1,800 (*Subject to in-state and out-of-state fees) Contact: plavretsky@utep.edu Undergraduates apply here: https://www.applytexas.org/ Graduate Students apply here: https://www.utep.edu/graduate/apply-now/apply-now.html CBT-Waterfowl-Ecology-Flyer-2023v2.pdf
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