Temp Field Technician - Biology

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

22h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The effort on this study supports ongoing work within UND evaluating the effects of changes in snowpack and habitat on wildlife populations. Specifically, this project will evaluate the effects of ecological silvicultural practices (variable density thinning) on snowshoe hare demography and space use over a two-year period. We will also evaluate responses of other boreal forest obligates (e.g., spruce grouse) to these silvicultural practices.

Requirements

Capability to work independently and communicate effectively with project partners and collaborators
Leadership experience
Problem-solving skills
An undergraduate degree (BS) in wildlife ecology or a related field
At least 4 seasons of experience live-trapping and radio-collaring mammals and performing radiotelemetry to obtain locations of radio-collared animals
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the US
Complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with live-trapping and radio-collaring snowshoe hares
Experience conducting CT and ARU surveys
Experience with conducting telemetry and necropsy surveys for hares
Experience following detailed protocols
Experience driving in remote areas

Responsibilities

Live-trapping, handling, and collaring snowshoe hares
Setting, baiting, and checking live-traps
Handling, ear-tagging, and radio-collaring (VHF and GPS collars)
Collection of morphological data and genetic data (tissue sample from ears)
Conduct weekly telemetry surveys to obtain locations on a subset of individuals with VHF collars
Perform necropsy investigations on any deceased hares
Establish camera and acoustic recording unit (ARU) sites within the study area
Report to project supervisors/cooperators prior to leaving and upon finishing surveys, except when the supervisor is present
Communicate in person or through email/phone during the evening to discuss work and plans for the coming day(s)
Enter and email all field data daily to the project supervisor if they are not present