(Hybrid) Temporary Gastropod Field Technician - School of Natural Resources and the Environment
West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV
•Hybrid
About The Position
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment is seeking a Temporary Gastropod Field Technician for a summer project focused on habitat management and gastropods in Logan County, WV. The technician will support a graduate student by setting up monitoring plots, collecting data on snail abundance, identifying snail species, and assisting with data entry and equipment maintenance. This is a hybrid role with an assignment length of 4.5 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field
- 0-6 months of experience
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in harsh weather conditions and in difficult terrain
- Basic knowledge of data entry in Excel
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Basic gastropod species identification or experience using a dichotomous key
Responsibilities
- Set up monitoring plots
- Collect data on gastropod abundance
- Perform species identification of gastropods
- Assist with data entry and organization
- Assist with equipment upkeep
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
