Deadline: Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: The Blossey Lab at Cornell University Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: New York Location Detail: Central New York across Tompkins and Tioga County Job Description: ● Conduct capture mark recapture of multiple salamander species using an existing cover board array as part of a two-person team ● Identify, measure, weigh, and sex a variety of salamander species ● Mark salamanders with Visual Implant Elastomer (VIE) ● Collect environmental data including temperature, humidity, and vegetation metrics ● Enter and conduct quality control on collected data Other secondary responsibilities may include: ● Conduct husbandry for anuran eggs, larvae, and metamorphs ● Construct, repair, and deploy study materials, including frog enclosures, drift fences, deer exclusion fences ● Count and weigh anurans in outdoor enclosures in a restored wetland ● Assist with additional Blossey Lab projects, including studies of non-native plants. Qualifications: ● Fieldwork experience or relevant undergraduate degree ● Ability or willingness to learn safe handling of salamanders and frogs ● Experience with or a willingness to learn VIE injection techniques ● Close attention to detail and ability to keep large amounts of data organized ● Ability to maintain open and positive communication with team members ● Willingness and ability to work long hours outdoors (including weekends if necessary), spending long hours sitting or kneeling in cool, damp forests with biting insects and ticks, or in open wetlands without shade in the summer ● Valid driver’s licence with clean driving record Preferred Qualifications ● Experience with herpetofauna field sampling ● Experience sexing amphibians ● Access to personal vehicle Salary: s $15 to $18 per hour How to Apply: Website: burrowwildecology.wordpress.com
