Title: Wildlife Technicians (2) Agency: Purdue University Location: North-central Indiana Job Description: Two field technicians are needed from March 15 thru June 2010 to assist in a number of ongoing research projects investigating the ecology of raccoons and Virginia opossums near Peru, Indiana. One position will primarily be focused on radio-tracking raccoons and opossums, but also will include opportunities for live-trapping and handling of raccoons and opossums. The second position will primarily be focused on live-trapping, but also will include additional opportunities for radio-tracking. Housing, field equipment, and field vehicles will be provided for both positions
Qualifications: A bachelors degree in a natural resources or related field or equivalent experience is required. In addition, prior experience with trapping mammals, radio-telemetry, and data collection is preferred but not required. Applicants must be willing and capable of working nights for the radio-telemetry position in particular, possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team, and live in close quarters. Additionally, applicant must be capable of working long, intense hours in harsh field conditions, and have a valid drivers license. Salary: $9.00 / hour To apply: Send (via e-mail or ground mail) a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of 3 references by February 1, 2010 to: James Beasley Purdue University 195 Marsteller St West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-3578 [email protected]
