Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather (rain, cold, heat), hiking through recently harvested forest stands, and carrying gear up to 25 lbs. The point count locations are accessed by driving on logging roads by 4WD vehicle. We will work together as a team of three, but actual point count surveys will mostly be conducted alone. The technician will need to practice appropriate risk management for independent remote field work. Because we are counting birds, field days start very early. Data entry will take place in the office following field work. Technicians can be based in Corvallis, Oregon or nearby community.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Physically fit, motivated, and comfortable working in a remote outdoor setting
- Previous work experience identifying birds by sight and sound
- Commitment to precise data collection and entry
- Adaptable to changing work schedules
- A satisfactory driving record to be approved to drive OSU vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work experience identifying birds by sight and sound in the Pacific Northwest
- Familiarity with birds of the Pacific Northwest
- A Bachelors degree in a biological or environmental science field.
Application process
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Scott Harris, scott.harris@oregonstate.edu. Phone 541.609.0902. Questions are also welcome. Applicant review will begin on February 18, 2019 and continue until the positions are filled.
Dates:
May 20, 2019 through July 19, 2019
Scott Harris
Graduate Research Fellow
Forest Biodiversity Research Network
Oregon State University