Month: January 2023

Great Basin bird and plant field positions, 2023

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Happy New Year!  Our research group has field positions open for experienced birders and plant enthusiasts for the 2023 field season. I’d be grateful if you would share the announcement links with anyone who might be interested.Birds: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/130038Plants: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/130035The study locations are in the Great Basin, primarily the mountains of central Nevada and western Nevada, and the east slope of the Sierra Nevada. These are spectacular, moderately to truly remote, and surprisingly birdy places.Bird season is roughly mid May through early July. Existing ability to identify western birds by sound and sight, and existing backcountry skills and common sense, are essential qualifications.Plant season is more flexible, but roughly early June through early August. Applicants should be familiar with the major tree and shrub species in the Intermountain West. Again, backcountry skills and common sense are essential.Full consideration date is 16 January. Closing date is 23 January.  I’m happy to answer any questions.Best wishes,Erica

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Erica Fleishman
Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Professor, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
erica.fleishman@oregonstate.edu
805.291.6258

Job posting for IDFG

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We are already looking to hire folks for this coming summer of field work. If you know of anyone who is a good worker and would be interested in a summer in North Idaho, please forward the link below to them. Last year was a struggle to find quality candidates so I am trying to cast a wide and far net this year.

The position would be working with myself and another biologists on a wide array of warmwater and trout species in some of the best trout streams in Idaho and the largest lakes in the state. The start and end dates are flexible but would like someone from mid-May to mid-August. The position is non-benefitted but pays $15/hr and has free housing at the 4,000 acre Farragut State Park next to Lake Pend Orielle.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/job/126322