WATERFOWL TECHNICIANS (2-3) needed starting mid-June 2010 to assist with a 
study focusing on the molting ecology of Barrow's Goldeneyes near Peace 
River, Alberta. One (1) 4-month position will be available through Ducks 
Unlimited Canada, and two (2) 6-month positions will be available contingent 
upon successful application to the Science Horizons Internship program. 
While the DUC position is open to everyone, applicants wishing to be 
considered for one of the 6-month internships must be a Canadian citizen 
30 years of age or younger, have graduated from a post-secondary institution, 
and not have held a Science Horizons Internship previously. Responsibilities 
will include the capture and marking of Barrow's Goldeneyes using drive 
trapping techniques, monitoring foraging efforts and locations using radio 
telemetry, and estimating molting populations through visual surveys. 
Applicants must currently hold or be willing to obtain a pleasure craft 
operator card, and must have a current driver's licence. Experience with 
radio telemetry, waterfowl identification, motor boat operation and canoes 
is preferred, but not required. Applicants should be enthusiastic about 
taking part in shared living conditions, and must be willing to help with 
camp chores such as cooking, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. 
Transportation to/from the field site, as well as food and accommodation 
during the field season will be provided. All positions will pay $2200/month. 
Please send a cover letter and CV with 3 references to: DANICA HOGAN, Centre 
for Wildlife Ecology, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser 
University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC V5A 1S6 (EM: danicah AT sfu.ca ).