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Job Number:	20301 (Classification: Temporary/Seasonal Positions)
Title:	Tuamotu Kingfisher Field Technician
Agency:	University of Missouri-Columbia
Location:	Niau Island, French Polynesia
Job Description:	FIELD INTERNSHIP with potential to become M.S. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - I am seeking a highly motivated individual to help with an investigation into the behavioral ecology of the critically endangered Niau Kingfisher. Research is being conducted in February and March 2010 on the island of Niau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Work includes banding, habitat assessment, radio tracking, nest searching, population monitoring, and behavior observations. Interests in endangered species conservation, French language skills, and a demonstrated ability to work alone and under extremely difficult field and cultural conditions are important. Additional experience banding and working with radio telemetry are also preferred. Travel, housing, lodging, and limited stipend are provided. The successful applicant may also have the option to continue working with these magnificent birds in a M.S. research assistantship. Please email a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 2 references (name, phone, and email) to Dr. Dylan Kesler (nk2010 at picra dot net) by 20 December.
Qualifications:	BS, MS, field experience with netting birds, radiotelemetry, French language skills.
Salary:	~$1000/month
Last Date to apply:	December 15, 2009
Website:	http://www.snr.missouri.edu/fw/faculty/kesler-d.php
Contact:	Dylan Kesler E-mail: nk2010@picra.net(Preferred)