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<DIV>Dick Riner</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>BIRD CONSERVATION NETWORK </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>BIOLOGICAL DATA ANALYST</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>REQUEST for PROPOSALS</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The Bird Conservation Network is seeking proposals for a
technician to perform a trends analysis of its dataset in collaboration with a
set of scientific advisors.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>TASKS</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>1) Obtain and integrate data from CW partners into BCN
database. (Lake County, Midewin, up to two others)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>2) Consult with oversight committee, advisors and GIS
investigators to agree on ways to improve quality of data analysis to
accommodate habitat and monitoring bias.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>3) Refine peer-reviewed analysis method for the BCN Census
database that will yield reliable and authoritative avian population trend
information for the Chicago Wilderness Region and perform analysis.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>4) Participate in one planning meeting and one meeting to
review initial analysis with members of the oversight and review committees, and
modify analysis method if needed based on those suggestions. Make up to two
rounds of revisions based on input from review committee.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>5) Work with web site designer to display information
about the analysis method and results of the analysis.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> QUALIFICATIONS</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1) Experience with statistical
analysis </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2) Knowledge of and commitment to conservation of
birds</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3) Excellent organizational and communications
skills</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4) Self-starter, shows initiative and independent
work habits</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5) Demonstrated ability to work easily and
effectively with a wide range of people</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It is anticipated that the job will take
approximately 150-175 hours. Please send a proposal specifying hourly rate and
total cost and a resume detailing pertinent experience to:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Glenn Gabanski</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bird Conservation Network</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 37</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Skokie, IL 60077</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Home phone - 630-920-8575</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The proposal deadline is March 30,
2007</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dick Riner</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>President, BCN </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For the Oversight
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