Field technician is needed to work closely with a PhD student studying morphological and genetic variation among Song Sparrows on the California Channel Islands (Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, and San Miguel Island). The position will involve assisting with mist netting, banding, and measurement of Song Sparrows and other passerines. Duties also include collecting environmental data, performing observational studies of banded birds, and entering data into a computer database each day. Islands are remote and accessible only by boat or by airplane. The field technician will be living in close quarters with other island researchers. Housing, utilities, and transportation within and between islands will be provided. Pets are not permitted. Field technician will be responsible for his/he