Job Description: One position with Virginia Tech University, to assist with
research and monitoring of Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders and other
amphibians on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Position will require working
days and occasional nights in potentially adverse conditions.
Responsibilities will include conducting dipnet surveys for larval flatwoods
salamanders and conducting amphibian call surveys. Work will begin in
early-January and continue through the end of March 2010. Please send a
cover letter and resume to gormant@vt.edu with AMPHIBIAN TECH in the subject
line of the email. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO
DIVERSITY.

Qualifications: Candidates must be capable of operating 4WD vehicles in
difficult terrain, orienting on unmarked roads, and working independently.
Experience working with amphibians and endangered species is preferred.

Salary: $10-12.50/hr; Field housing is available.

Last Date to apply: December 30, 2009 or until filled

Contact: Thomas Gorman
E-mail: gormant@vt.edu(Preferred)

2009-12-14