The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University has openings for several seasonal positions with a Seabird Ecology/Restoration Project studying diet and behavioral ecology of Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, and several gull species in coastal and southeast Oregon, the interior Columbia River basin, and the San Francisco Bay area. Studies will include on-colony behavioral and productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting and foraging distribution using vehicles, boats, and aircraft and diet sampling to determine the diet of piscivorous waterbirds. This is an on-going project in collaboration with researchers from the USGS - Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Real Time Research, a private consulting firm. These positions will provide excellent field research experience and the employee can learn a great deal about seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about the project can be viewed at www.columbiabirdresearch.org.

LOCATION: These positions will be based in Astoria, Oregon and Richmond, California.

DATES: Full time seasonal positions with anticipated starting dates of March 17, 2008. The anticipated ending date for these positions is July 31, 2008, although some positions may go longer.

SALARY: $8.84-13.26 per hour

REQUIREMENTS: This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a strong interest in avian ecology, feel comfortable working on small boats and be a good swimmer. Preference will be given for knowledge of boat operation, seabird behavior, firearm use, fish identification experience, and possession of a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science or a related field. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred.

DUTIES: Positions require long hours (sometimes in bad weather) with infrequent and irregular time off. The work is physically strenuous and involves crawling on knees, bending over or stooping and sitting for extended periods of time. Employees will be required to use binoculars or spotting scopes for extended periods of time. All duties must be performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and timeliness. The employee must work as a team member and may be required to live and work in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended periods of time. Housing and food costs may be covered for some positions.

APPLICATIONS: A completed application must consist of: 1) A letter of application addressing your qualifications as they relate to the specific duties described above, 2) a professional resume, and 3) a list of three references, with telephone numbers and email addresses, who are familiar with the applicant's professional qualifications. Applications will be considered as they are received until March 17, 2008.

SUBMIT TO: Jessica Adkins at Jessica.Adkins@oregonstate.edu

If you have specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica Adkins at Jessica.Adkins@oregonstate.edu or (503) 805-2936.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AA/EOE.

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