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2009-2010
Field Season
Field
assistants are needed for ongoing long-term studies of the
behavioral ecology of the cooperatively breeding Acorn
Woodpecker at the Hastings
Reserve in upper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is
run by the Museum of Vertebrate
Zoology, UC Berkeley. We have
studied the behavioral ecology of color-banded Acorn Woodpeckers
for close to 40 years at this site.
The
research
focuses on both ecological and evolutionary factors involved in
the evolution of cooperative breeding. Interns will participate in monitoring group composition, experimental
manipulations, and roosting/nesting/feeding behavior.
Must be an
avid hiker who is comfortable hiking up and down hills.
Prior experience with birds (especially the ability to read
color bands) is desirable but not required. Self-motivation,
enthusiasm for the research questions, a willingness to sit in a
blind for up to 3 hours per session, and an ability to tackle the
rigors of field work are a must. We especially encourage those
applicants that wish to attend graduate school in the near
future and are interested in conducting an independent study
during their tenure at Hastings.
Positions include a
modest stipend ($600/month) and
housing. The
experience is designed to be one of total immersion six days per
week. Winter positions typically begin in Aug/Sep and end in
mid-March.
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***UPDATE
Fall 2009 Positions UPDATE***
We
have begun to accept applications for our winter field season
(August - March). We will formally start advertising in June.
***UPDATE
Fall 2009 Positions UPDATE***
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Please
include the following in your application:
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a resumé
/ CV (please provide detailed
descriptions (>1 page) of your academic, volunteer, and professional
experiences);
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a
cover letter describing why you should be considered for one
of our positions and an indication of what your short- and
long-term career goals are;
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the names, phone
numbers, and email addresses of at least three references;
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the
dates you are available to work at the Hastings Reserve;
PLEASE NOTE: Due to visa constraints, field assistant positions
are only available to U.S. & Canadian citizens / permanent
residents.
Send
resumé or curriculum vitae (email preferred) to:
Dr.
Eric L. Walters
Hastings
Reservation
University
of California, Berkeley
38601 E. Carmel Valley
Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924-9141
email:
ewalters@berkeley.edu
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