Agency: Texas A&M University.

Location: Texas Job

Description: Seasonal Avian Field Biologists (up to 30 needed), early Mar to late Jul for multiple research projects focusing on ecology and management of songbirds, primarily the federally endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, in several regions of Texas, on public and private lands.

Duties may include point count surveys, nest searching, behavioral observation, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, radio telemetry, color-banding, predator trapping, data entry, and other approaches, depending on the project and region. Please visit (URL: http://irnr.tamu.edu/RAMSES/) for more information about each project.

Requirements: experience in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to detail; ability to work 6 days per week doing physically demanding work, with early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, mountain lions, cows, poison ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90̊F, intense sun, thick and thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate 4X4 trucks; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups; must be comfortable working on private ranches and interacting with landowners; must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience: identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching, identifying plants, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely related field.