Project Description
We will capture and colorband a population of blue-headed
vireos at the Hemlock Hill Biological Research Area in NW
Pennsylvania. Nests will be monitored and mate switching by
female vireos will be documented following predation on nests.
Responsibilities
Intern will be responsible for helping to capture and colorband
birds for individual recognition in the field and for monitoring
nests and behaviors between the pairmembers of vireos.
Qualifications
A keen interest in birds and field research, the ability to
spend long hours in the forest and to find nests and observe
behavior. Tape recording of vocalizations will also be a part
of the project. Intern will work with Dr. Morton and be a
part of the team of 5 ornithologists/graduate students working
at Hemlock Hill Biological Research Area in Pennsylvania.
Term of Appointment
Project begins in mid to late May and ends in mid-July. Intern
could begin as late as 1 June.
Stipend
No stipend is available
Housing
Housing is provided
Location
Near Cambridge Springs, PA, Crawford County in mixed
hemlock, deciduous forest. No ticks or chiggars but mosquitoes
and blackflies are not unknown.
To submit your application
On-Line
Application FormIn addition to submitting your on-line application form,
send the following items as e-mail attachments
here
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- Cover letter
- Current resume or CV
- College transcript (unofficial or electronic version is acceptable)
- Contact information for two references, including affiliation, address, phone number and email address. Indicate your how they know you.
Application Deadlines
May 1, 2003
If you experience technical difficulties, print the application form, attach the additional application materials and mail your packet to:
Research Internship Program
SNZP-CRC Education Office
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540.635.6540
Fax: 540-635-6506
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