Agency: Tennessee State University, Dept. of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Location: Bankhead National Forest, Alabama/ Nashville, TN Salary: $1,200/month Start Date: May 1, 2016 End Date: August 31, 2016 Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2016 Description: The Wildlife Ecology Lab at Tennessee State University (https://wbsutton.wordpress.com/) is looking for a seasonal field technician to assist a Ph.D. student with field sampling of ticks (primarily), but also reptiles and small mammals in the William B. Bankhead National Forest in northern Alabama. The focus of the project is to evaluate the impacts of different forest management techniques on tick and wildlife populations as well as tick-borne pathogens. Primary duties will include drag sampling for ticks, assisting with handling and processing of reptiles and small mammals caught in the field via drift fences, cover boards, and Sherman small mammal traps. Other duties include maintaining field equipment as well as the ability to use map, compass, and GPS navigation. Housing (shared), field equipment and vehicle provided (during work day). Qualifications: Technicians must be in good physical condition and capable of working in unfavorable environmental conditions (e.g. rain, heat, snake and tick infested forests, etc.). Preference will be given to applicants with a B.S. in Wildlife, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a related field with experience conducting scientific field research. A valid U.S. driver’s license, clean background and positive attitude are required. Upload a single document with (1) cover letter describing interest and relevant experience, (2) a CV/resume, and (3) a list of three professional/academic references with contact information to the following email: [email protected]. Thank you, Brent C. Newman
