Research Technician
About The Position
The Research Technician will assist with data collection for a research project investigating how native seed-dispersing animals (e.g., California Scrub-jays) can support post-fire oak woodland restoration in southern California. Job duties include (1) capturing, banding, and measuring wild jays using baited drop traps, (2) resighting and making behavioral observations of color-banded birds, (3) assisting setup and data collection for seed provisioning experiments, (4) data entry and similar routine tasks. The project is primarily based on The Nature Conservancy’s Dangermond Preserve along the coast of southern California. The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a detail-oriented research technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a biological sciences field or equivalent experience required
- 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED
- 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree
- Good color vision is required for resighting color bands
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- 3 months of experience collecting ornithological field data
- Graduate-level training in ecology or related field
- Proficiency in capturing and banding passerines
- Ability to recognize problems and take initiative to solve them
- Good communication skills
- Able to work alone and hike long distances in hot, rugged, and steep terrain
- Able to live in a remote and communal setting
Responsibilities
- Capturing, banding, and measuring wild jays using baited drop traps
- Resighting and making behavioral observations of color-banded birds
- Assisting setup and data collection for seed provisioning experiments
- Data entry and similar routine tasks
Benefits
- The pay range for this job profile is $19.47 - $25.19.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
