Description We are looking for field technicians to assist with fieldwork for three different time periods: (a) 1 March-15-May (b) 1 May-15 August, and (c) 1 September - 15 October. The positions are part of a long-term study of red squirrel ecology, evolutionary biology and physiology. As a member of the study, technicians will be involved with monitoring the reproduction and survival of individual squirrels. Fieldwork will involve live-trapping and handling of squirrels, radio-telemetry, behavioural observation, and locating young in their nests. Some positions will also require additional handling for physiological assays (e.g., blood sampling). This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with a collaborative research team on a long-term study of a wild mammal. Al

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