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The Department of Bioservices at the San Diego Natural History Museum has an opening for an Ornithologist to assist with contracted field work. This position is a full time (40 hours per week), term position, for a period of 18 months (ending 30 June 2026). The term may be extended pending suitable funding. All work is funded through grants and contracts.
The San Diego Natural History Museum is run and operated by the San Diego Society of Natural History, a private non-profit scientific organization incorporated in 1874. The Museum’s mission is to interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Within the Museum, the Department of Bioservices coordinates contracting for biological surveys and monitoring of the region’s birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, plants, and invertebrates, with an emphasis on applied ecological research.
Conduct field investigations of the ornithology throughout the region, including remote areas. Work in remote areas may require camping at field sites. Anticipated upcoming work includes surveys, mapping, and nest monitoring of rare and endangered species, raptor nest monitoring, and point count studies of the avifauna of both coastal and desert areas. Applicants must be experienced in identifying the avifauna of southern California through both sight and sound.
Other duties may include data entry and analysis, and report writing.
This full-time, temporary position includes benefits such as health insurance, vacation, 15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
Salary: $29.17/hour.
Preferred Start date: 1 February 2025
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