Bison Collaring Project Manager

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

This short-term position will assist with planning and coordinating a research project investigating bison movement, habitat selection, and disease risks in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The employee will meet regularly with project partners, assist with study design, and help organize fieldwork for GPS collaring. The position is based in the Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department in Fort Collins, Colorado, with regular online and in-person meetings with National Park Service, USGS, and USFWS personnel as part of fieldwork planning.

Requirements

Master's degree in wildlife ecology or a related field.
Experience leading and organizing fieldwork involving GPS-tagged individuals or telemetry.
Experience conducting spatial analyses of wildlife.
Experience planning and coordinating travel to remote field sites.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to field sites if required for assigned duties.
Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions and in remote field settings.
Must be able to safely handle field equipment and biological samples associated with bison research.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multiple stakeholders on wildlife issues.
Experience in a leadership role in fieldwork settings.
Experience designing data-collection protocols, aligning diverse data streams, and performing data quality control.