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Research projects within the Center for Conservation Biology often include temporary positions for field technicians. On average, the Center has 10-15 such positions each year. Spring and summer tend to be the seasons with the greatest amount of research activity followed by fall. The duration of these positions range from a few days to several months depending on project objectives. The skills that applicants should possess vary with projects, but may include bird identification by sight and sound, radio telemetry, bird trapping and handling, bird banding, data management, etc. Regardless of the project, all applicants should be quick learners, work independently, keep accurate field records, and maintain a good attitude under difficult field conditions. Compensation for technicians usually includes a modest salary, housing, and work related mileage reimbursement. Job announcements will be posted on this site.

Current Job Opportunities

Title: Biological Informatics Manager

Job Description: The Center for Conservation Biology is seeking a biological informatics manager with experience in web applications and spatial analysis. The Center conducts avian research and houses more than 500 historic databases involving all aspects of avian ecology and conservation. In addition, the Center conducts 30-40 field projects per year. The collective information housed by the Center is used daily by the broader conservation community. Web delivery of information products and the development of value-added data products are current priorities.

Responsibilities : Design, develop and manage an integrated information program that includes metadata, data entry, storage, and delivery. Work with staff biologists to develop value-added data products that contribute to the conservation of bird populations in the Western Hemisphere. Integrate the Center’s information resources with other data nodes in North America.

Qualifications: Applicant must have extensive experience with information management, manipulation, and delivery. Applicant should have experience with the development of derivative datasets, geospatial analysis, and web applications pertinent to online data delivery. BS, BA, or college equivalent degree in related qualifications preferred.

Compensation: Full-time position with benefits. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The College of William and Mary is an equal opportunity employer.

Send cover letter, resume and list of three references via email (preferred) to:conbio@wm.edu . Applicants are also urged to submit their equal opportunity information at https://jobs.wm.edu/ but not required.

or mail to: Center for Conservation Biology, College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2) NEEDED (January 22nd through March 5th) for a winter ecology study of sharp-tailed sparrows in Virginia.
The primary focus of this study will be to document the mercury loads of Nelson’s Sparrow (Ammodrammus nelsoni) and Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammodrammus caudacutus) within select marsh patches throughout Virginia . Duties will include trapping and extracting sharp-tails from mist nets, collecting blood and feather samples, and data entry. Expected work schedule will be 5 days on and 2 days off, with abundant opportunities for exploring one of the last intact barrier island systems in the world. Preference will be given to applicants with a solid banding background (ageing and sexing sparrows in particular) and experience bleeding small passerines. Applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to slog (and run) through marshes and marsh mud throughout the day. A salary of $1800/month and shared housing on Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR will be provided. Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Fletcher Smith, Center for Conservation Biology at the College of William and Mary, fmsmit AT wm.edu. Positions will be filled as soon as qualified applicants are found.

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