*Biological Science Technician Positions * Are you looking for an opportunity to gain field experience conducting research on avian ecology? The Rangeland Resources Research Unit with USDA-ARS in Fort Collins, CO, will be hiring 2 field research technicians for the summer of 2016 to assist with a study of grazing management and grassland bird nesting ecology. The position will involve finding and monitoring grassland bird nests, measuring vegetation attributes associated with nesting habitat, and assisting with other related experiments. Work will require ability to rapidly learn to identify grassland bird species and their nests, excellent physical fitness in order to conduct rope dragging to find nests, and ability to learn plant species involved in vegetation measurements. The position also requires an ability to work long hours under highly variable weather conditions in a treeless landscape. Rope dragging typically entails hiking >5 miles per day. Additional qualifications include careful attention to detail, positive attitude, sense of humor, ability to work effectively as a member of a 3-6 person field team, and flexibility in work hours related to weather and experiment requirements.
Dates and Pay: Start and end dates are approximately May 16 – July 8th. Housing is potentially available at the Central Plains Experimental Range (40 mi northeast of Ft Collins), or the incumbent can live in Ft Collins. Position is for 40 hrs/week at $12/hr. Applications: Please submit resume, unofficial transcripts, and 3 references as soon as possible to David Augustine, [email protected]. Submissions will be reviewed as received until positions are filled. US citizenship and valid driver’s license are required. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
