Job Opening: Endangered Seabird Field Assistant (HI)

The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit is hiring a position with the Kauai Seabird Recovery Project to carry out research and management activities for the recovery of Kauai’s endangered seabirds. Deadline to apply: 4/21/2022.

Duties:  Participates in carrying out research and management activities for the recovery of Kauai’s endangered seabirds during field season, with emphasis on Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Includes: 1) surveys to document distribution and relative abundance across Kauai using visual surveys (binocular, and night-vision), auditory point counts, and ornithological radar; 2) surveys to monitor breeding success and relative abundance at select colony sites; 3) data entry and preliminary analyses of field data; 4) management tasks, possibly including predator control; and 5) performs effective public outreach. Operates a variety of equipment for field studies. Requires irregular working hours, with many duties occurring in the evening or very early morning. May require interisland travel and camping for up to two (2) weeks in remote field sites required as part of duties.

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