Field Crew Leader

This project is seeking a skilled field crew leader for a detailed demographic study of wintering Wood thrush populations in Central America from 1 January to 30 April, 2013. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts six days a week in difficult field conditions. Field sites will be located in tracks of isolated pristine tropical forest and fragmented agricultural landscapes.

Candidates must have extensive mist-netting and radio-tracking experience, as well as colour-band re-sighting, territory mapping, and blood and feather sampling. Candidates should have experience supervising field crews, good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with local field technicians and landowners. Previous experience working in tropical environments strongly preferred for this position and knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.

The application deadline is 3 December, 2012

Airfare and accommodation will be provided and possibility of a small stipend depending on applicant’s experience level.