Research Assistant- Bird Bander
Washington College · Chestertown, MD · 6 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyTemporary
About the role
Description Research Assistants/Bird Banders will be responsible for supporting the operation of the Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory (FBBO).
Responsibilities
- Extract birds from mist nets
- Safely collect morphometric measurements
- Interact with visitors and interns
- Auxiliary tasks as needed
Qualifications
- B.A. or B.S. in biology, environmental studies or sciences, or a related field
- Proficient in the extraction of birds from mist nets and traps
- Must have extracted at least 1,000 birds from mist nets
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Strong work ethic, communication skills, and the ability to work independently
- Prior experience in field research, monitoring, and/or data collection
- Ability to identify, age, and sex passerines of the eastern North America
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- North American Banding Council certification at the bander level
- At least one season’s experience of high volume migration banding