FIELD ASSISTANTS - JAMAICA (6). We're looking for field technicians to study overwinter ecology of American redstarts, Swainson’s warblers, and Ovenbirds in Jamaica. This research is directed by PhD students working with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. The project begins approximately January 15th and ends May 1st. Assistants can expect 8-10 hours in the field, six days per week, walking in flooded mangrove forests sometimes inhabited by crocodiles and maneuvering through dense and thorny second growth scrub. Flexibility with hot, buggy working conditions, work schedule, and living situation is absolutely key to success at this position Compensation: This is an all-expenses paid volunteer position (i.e., no salary, but travel to and from Jamaica as well as home-cooked Jamaican

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