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Part-Time Research Assistant/Field Technician - Department of Biology - Toews Lab


PayCompetitive
LocationState College/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ_0000062161
      Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Seasonal position with field housing and per diem for meals
      - Opportunity to work with a renowned lab focusing on avian research
      - Gain hands-on experience in monitoring and banding warblers
      - Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
      - Chance to contribute to important ecological research

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Conduct nest searching and monitoring for various warbler species
      - Perform target-netting, color banding, and blood sampling of birds
      - Work independently in field settings while adhering to strict protocols
      - Maintain a positive attitude in challenging weather conditions
      - Walk several miles daily over uneven terrain

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
      - Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, zoology, or equivalent experience
      - Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with federal regulations for military base work
      - Ability to work alone in the field and follow strict protocols
      - Good hearing and full-color vision

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience in nest-searching and monitoring ground-nesting passerines
      - Skills in conducting behavioral observations of birds
      - Familiarity with mist-netting and banding techniques
      - Experience collecting brachial blood samples from birds

      #HigherEducation #FieldResearch #AvianEcology #SeasonalEmployment #EcologicalResearch

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