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POSTING DATE: April 25, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2016

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Demonstrator/Marker (2 positions - 90 hrs each)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May 5-31, 2016

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Sara Gutowsky) with the summer class Biology 3622.03, Ornithology, which is taught between May 11-25, 2016. Duties include helping with the logistics of labs and field trips; marking assignments; driving students in 7-passenger minivans; being on watch for safety issues in the field; spending one week off campus at field stations with students; coordinating student activities at the field station, including meals, schedules, cleaning, and student project-related logistics; and obtaining food and supplies for field trips.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field; ornithology class or equivalent experience in avian research; ability to identify species of birds in Nova Scotia by sight and sound; enthusiasm getting up early in the morning; up-to-date Standard first-aid and CPR certification; driver's license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and good driving record; good physical condition (considerable hiking and some moderate physical labour is required). Graduate research and/or work experience in ornithology will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: sarahegutowsky@gmail.com

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.