Research Assistant - ‘Alalā Reintroduction

Applications are being accepted for a Research Assistant position in support of a reintroduction project for the critically endangered ‘Alalā. The goal of the project is to establish self-sustaining populations of birds in the wild using conservation breeding and reintroduction techniques. Regular releases of birds are being conducted into restored habitat.

The Research Assistant will work as part of a team responsible for the post-release monitoring and husbandry of ‘Alalā. Primary duties include: caring for birds in pre-release aviaries, radio tracking released individuals, preparing and provisioning supplementary food, assisting in recapture and transmitter attachment, monitoring behavior and condition of birds both during captivity and following release, detailed record keeping, and other duties as assigned. Staying overnight at a remote sites will likely be required.

The Research Assistant will primarily be based at a remote release site near Volcano, Hawai‘i Island. This is a seasonal position with a duration of approximately 6 months but no more than 12 months. The online application will close on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

To apply and for more details, go to the following website and click on "RESEARCH ASSISTANT - RECOVERY ECOLOGY / HAWAII"

https://www.hrapply.com/sandiegozoo/AppJobList.jsp