Field technician needed for white-nose syndrome project A field technician is needed for work on a research project on white-nose syndrome in bats from mid November 2012 to early April 2013. This paid position involves extensive work underground in caves and mines including hibernacula census counts of bats, and collection of epidermal swab samples. The research will take place in hibernacula across multiple states (IL, WI, MI, MN) and may require extensive travel time between sites. Accessing sites may require cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Applicants must be in good physical condition, willing to work long hours, and maintain a positive attitude while spending several hours traveling to and from field sites. Enthusiasm for field work and a passion for research are essential. *Applicants must be comfortable navigating caves and mines for extended time periods, including crawls through enclosed spaces and occasional rope work!* Applicants with experience identifying bats are preferred.Opportunities to interact with researchers involved in diverse aspects of bat and white-nose syndrome research.Great preparation for graduate school. Email cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume and contact information (phone and email) for 3 references in 1 file (preferably Word or pdf) and please type only “white-nose syndrome field tech” in the subject line of the email. *Qualifications:* Ability to work independently. Caving and/or bat ID experience preferred. Applicants must be highly motivated, organized, attentive to details, and possess strong communication skills. Requires someone who wants to meet tough challenges and get things done efficiently. Must have driver’s license. $1400-1600/mo depending on experience + housing Please reply by email to graduate student Kate Langwig, *klangwig *AT* ucsc.edu*. We will begin reviewing applications immediately. The application deadline is October 22, 2012.
