Bison Collaring Project Manager
Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO
•$25 - $35
About The Position
This short-term position will assist with planning and coordinating a new research project investigating bison movement, habitat selection, and disease risks in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The position will contribute to study design and organize fieldwork for GPS collaring. The employee will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, in the Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department, and will take part in regular online and in-person planning meetings with National Park Service, USGS, and USFWS personnel.
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.
Responsibilities
- Attend regular meetings with project partners.
- Coordinate travel and fieldwork logistics.
- Assist with sampling design based on project objectives.
- Order and organize supplies.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package.
- Collaborative atmosphere.
- Focus on work-life balance.
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