Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required., 1 year of relevant experience required, with 2-4 years preferred., Proficiency in identifying eastern forest birds by sight and sound is essential., Experience with data entry and vegetation sampling is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct abundance surveys and spot mapping for Cerulean Warblers and other forest bird species.

Assist with banding and tagging of breeding birds as needed.

Perform data entry related to fieldwork activities.

Travel daily to various field sites throughout southeastern Ohio.

Job description

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Job Title:

Research Technician 2

Department:

FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

We are seeking two seasonal field technicians for a project to survey and monitor Cerulean Warblers and other forest bird species throughout managed landscapes in southeastern Ohio. Field work will consist of abundance surveys, spot mapping, and potentially assistance with banding and tagging of breeding birds.
Applicants should be proficient with identification of eastern forest birds by sight, and especially, sound. The technician may also assist with data entry and vegetation sampling. Field work will be done throughout southeastern Ohio, based out of Vinton County. This position requires daily travel to various field sites.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) position on the career roadmap.

The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Remote Location

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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