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From: DAVID BRADFORD <BRADFORD.DAVID@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
To: consbio@u.washington.edu
Subject: Field Assistant Positions
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FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED

	Two field assistants are needed to conduct surveys for amphibians
and riparian habitat in the eastern Mojave Desert of Nevada and California.
 Surveys are part of a study of the influence of spatial distribution of
habitat, and habitat conditions, on the survival and genetic interchange
among amphibian populations. 
  
DATES:  Late March to late August, 1998

SALARY: $11-12/hr.   Housing is NOT provided.

DUTIES:  

	Surveys involve driving to remote locations with 4-wheel drive
vehicle; hiking to some locations; survey of amphibian presence/absence
and relative abundance; measuring habitat variables; use of global
positioning system; collection and preservation of amphibians as voucher
specimens; collection of amphibian specimens for genetic analyses; use
of topographic maps; and accurate record keeping.  Amphibian surveys
will be conducted at night, whereas habitat surveys will be done during
daytime.  Some overnight camping may be necessary.

REQUIREMENTS OF PERSONNEL:

   - Field experience in rough desert terrain, including use of 
     4-wheel drive vehicle. 
   - Strong interest in conducting biological research in warm,
     remote desert environment.
   - Bachelor's degree in science, preferably in biology.
   - Available full-time to devote long days to field work.
   - Flexibility in scheduling daytime and nighttime work.
   - Willingness to collect and preserve amphibian specimens.
   - Ability to make careful observations and maintain records.
   - Familiarity with topographic maps.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Brett R. Riddle            OR       Dave Bradford
Dept. of Biol. Sci.                 U.S. EPA
Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas          Las Vegas, NV
895-3133                            798-2681
briddle@nevada.edu                  bradford.david@epamail.epa.gov
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