Project Title Seabird Monitoring Project
Job Title Seabird Fieldworkers
Duration of contract 4 months
Location anywhere, coastal Ireland
Likely Start Date late April or early May 2009
Interviews to be held mid February 2009
Objective: To assess seabird breeding colony size and breeding success (productivity) at a sample of accessible colonies with particular attention to the following cliff-nesting species: Fulmar, Gannet, Cormorant, Shag, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Razorbill, Puffin and Herring Gull. Some work on seabird diet is also likely.
Key Responsibilities
1. To undertake whole-colony counts (see Seabird 2000 methods) at selected SPAs.
2. To assist in the selection of a suite of suitable colonies and species.
3. To select a series of representative study plots at selected colonies, draw sketch maps and take
fixed point photographs, or relocate already established plots and re-photograph.
4. Make regular counts of pairs/territories/sites, nests, eggs and chicks at these plots and follow
through to fledging.
5. Assessments of chick diet, feeding rates and other behavioural observations will be made for some
species.
6. Some census and productivity work in gull and tern colonies may also be undertaken.
7. To make an assessment of likely factors affecting seabird productivity at study sites.
8. To be highly aware of, and take heed of safety issues involved in working on cliff tops.
Requirements: Applicants should have a sound biological knowledge, preferably a degree in Biology or Ecology. Experience of ornithological fieldwork, particularly with seabirds using telescopes would be an advantage, as would a familiarity with the use of digital cameras and downloading images onto computer.
A full driving licence is essential for some positions but some sites may require living on islands for long periods and not necessarily require driving. Fieldworkers will be expected to work independently some of the time, in remote areas. Strong initiative and willingness to work for long, sometimes unsociable, hours are essential. Methodical record-keeping and the ability to write clear, concise reports are important.
Conditions: Salary in the region of €400 per week (42 hours), car and accommodation provided. Leave at 20
days/annum pro rata, to be taken in consultation with the SCO, as the project allows.
Duration of contract 4 months
Location anywhere, coastal Ireland
Likely Start Date late April or early May 2009
Interviews to be held mid February 2009
Objective: To assess seabird breeding colony size and breeding success (productivity) at a sample of accessible colonies with particular attention to the following cliff-nesting species: Fulmar, Gannet, Cormorant, Shag, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Razorbill, Puffin and Herring Gull. Some work on seabird diet is also likely.
Key Responsibilities
1. To undertake whole-colony counts (see Seabird 2000 methods) at selected SPAs.
2. To assist in the selection of a suite of suitable colonies and species.
3. To select a series of representative study plots at selected colonies, draw sketch maps and take
fixed point photographs, or relocate already established plots and re-photograph.
4. Make regular counts of pairs/territories/sites, nests, eggs and chicks at these plots and follow
through to fledging.
5. Assessments of chick diet, feeding rates and other behavioural observations will be made for some
species.
6. Some census and productivity work in gull and tern colonies may also be undertaken.
7. To make an assessment of likely factors affecting seabird productivity at study sites.
8. To be highly aware of, and take heed of safety issues involved in working on cliff tops.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a sound biological knowledge, preferably a degree in Biology or Ecology.
Experience of ornithological fieldwork, particularly with seabirds using telescopes would be an
advantage, as would a familiarity with the use of digital cameras and downloading images onto computer. A full driving licence is essential for some positions but some sites may require living on islands for long periods and not necessarily require driving. Fieldworkers will be expected to work independently some of the time, in remote areas. Strong initiative and willingness to work for long, sometimes unsociable, hours are essential. Methodical record-keeping and the ability to write clear, concise reports are important.
Conditions: Salary in the region of €400 per week (42 hours), car and accommodation provided. Leave at 20 days/annum pro rata, to be taken in consultation with the SCO, as the project allows.
Tel: 353 (0)1 2819878 Fax: 353 (0)1 2810997
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