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Unpaid Field/Research Assistant: Habitat Restoration Volunteer (HI)

The State of Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking Habitat Restoration Volunteers for work at Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Deadline to apply: April 7, 2024.

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Paid Trainee/Intern: Pathways Student Intern (CA)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring an intern to work in the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office on two projects: 1) assist the VFWO Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program to implement seabird restoration projects that compensate for environmental injuries caused by the Refugio Beach Oil Spill (RBOS) and 2) create a more efficient process to complete informal…

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Undergraduate Seabird Predator Field Assistant (OR)

The Seabird Oceanography Lab at Oregon State University is hiring one eligible university undergraduate to serve as a seasonal field assistant to support seabird predation research throughout Curry County, Oregon during the summer 2024 field season (June 17th to September 13th). Deadline to apply: March 17, 2024.

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Paid Fellowship: ABC Conservation and Justice Fellowships

American Bird Conservancy’s (ABC’s) Conservation and Justice Fellowship program provides opportunities to examine and expand how we care for both birds and people. These paid, part-time fellowships allow individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise to work closely with our staff and partners on understanding how bird conservation efforts can support local communities, ensure the consideration of varied perspectives, and…

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Faculty Research Assistant / Research Associate (OR)

Oregon State University – CEOAS is searching for a faculty research assistant or research associate to help with integrating biologging datasets from tagged seabirds into oceanographic and ecological workflows. The purpose of this position is to work with a team of scientists to support basic research in oceanography. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2024.

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Graduate Position: Monitoring Seabirds Using Acoustics (Canada)

Carleton University is searching for a graduate (MSc) student to collaborate with the British Antarctic Survey. The student will lead a study funded by the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP), analyzing 8 years of white-chinned petrel audio recordings and burrow surveys at Bird Island, South Georgia. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2024.

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Stipended Trainee/Intern: Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) (OR)

There are multiple REU positions available at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center for Summer 2024. In particular, the Seabird Oceanography Lab – led by Dr. Rachael Orben – is looking for an REU to assist in a long-term seabird monitoring project. Deadline to apply: February 13, 2024.

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Faculty Research Assistant – Caspian Tern Census (OR)

Oregon State University is hiring a Faculty Research Assistant to lead the census of Caspian Terns in the Pacific Flyway during the 2024 nesting period. This position will perform a variety of duties, including communication with collaborators, data collection via aerial survey photography, colony counts from photos, and more. Deadline to apply: February 23, 2024.

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7th International Albatross and Petrel Conference – news and updates

To facilitate discussions on global conservation threats, mitigation needs and ongoing projects worldwide, six International Albatross and Petrel Conferences (IAPC) have been held since 1995, gathering people from all over the world to devise ingenious mitigation strategies for these magnificent seabirds. In May 2024, Mexico will host the 7th IAPC. We are looking forward to meeting you in Ensenada, Baja California, and…

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Undergraduate Seabird Research Fellow (OR)

The Vanguarding an Inclusive Ecological Workforce (VIEW) Fellowship at Oregon State University is a summer research experience program that supports the professional development of future ecologists from communities that have been historically excluded or are currently underrepresented. The Seabird Oceanography Lab will be hosting a VIEW fellow during the summer 2024 field season. Deadline to apply: February 22, 2024.