Teton Research Institute of Teton Science Schools is looking for a Crew Lead and Tech
To apply: http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment Position Title: Research Crew Leader Employment Term: full-time temporary position; expected duration October 2014 - December 2014 Closing Date: Sept 14, 2014 or until filled (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) Start Date: Oct 1, 2014 Salary: $2,720/mo. Location: Field work near Basin, Greybull, Thermopolis and Riverton, WY (80%); office work in Jackson, WY (20%) Job Description: The Teton Research Institute (TRI) of Teton Science Schools seeks a Research Crew Leader to support all aspects of an applied ecology research project in northcentral Wyoming. Primary duties will focus on evaluating the effects of deer delineators (reflectors) on wildlife-vehicle collisions. Over the past six years the Wyoming Department of Transportation has installed Strieter-Lite® wildlife warning reflectors at high Wildlife Vehicle Collision (WVC) locations. This study will couple behavioral observations and analysis of roadkill data to examine the efficacy of delineators as a WVC mitigation tool. Field work will involve roadside behavioral observations using a nighttime thermal imaging camera and covering/uncovering reflectors with canvas sample bags and/or removing and replacing reflectors. Additional duties will include management/analysis of behavioral data, literature review, report writing, GIS data management, public outreach and professional presentations. The successful candidate will supervise one technician and may have the opportunity to assist TRI staff with study design, project implementation, manuscript preparation and innovation towards improved WVC mitigation technologies. Schedules will vary throughout the season, but will likely be 10 days on/4 days off, October - December. Field work will be based in Thermopolis, WY. Office work is based in Jackson, WY. Expect 80% field time; 20% office time over the course of the project. Low-cost employee housing may be provided depending upon availability; field housing and partial food stipend will be covered. Experience with wildlife observation, GIS, project management and working in adverse weather required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in statistical analysis, Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, installation/maintenance of electronic field equipment, thermal imaging optics and ungulate behavioral observation. Successful applicant will work with project staff, agency partners, volunteers and students. Qualifications & Skills: MS or BS + 4 yrs. experience in wildlife ecology, natural resource management or related field Nighttime wildlife observation experience Experience deploying and troubleshooting electronic equipment Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with public agency staff and interested public Comfort living and working in remote locations with minimal supervision Experience safely driving and working under adverse weather conditions Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven problem solver/innovator/risk manager Wilderness First Aid certified (required) ************ Position Title: Research Technician Employment Term: full-time temporary position; expected duration October 2014 - December 2014 Closing Date: Sept 14, 2014 or until filled (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) Start Date: Oct 1, 2014 Salary: $2,400/mo. Location: Field work near Basin, Greybull, Thermopolis and Riverton, WY (80%); office work in Jackson, WY (20%) Job Description: The Teton Research Institute (TRI) of Teton Science Schools seeks a Research Technician to support all aspects of an applied ecology research project in northcentral Wyoming. Primary duties will focus on evaluating the effects of deer delineators (reflectors) on wildlife-vehicle collisions. Over the past six years the Wyoming Department of Transportation has installed Strieter-Lite® wildlife warning reflectors at high Wildlife Vehicle Collision (WVC) locations. This study will couple behavioral observations with analysis of roadkill data to examine the efficacy of delineators as a WVC mitigation tool. Field work will involve deploying automated thermal imaging equipment to collect nocturnal roadside behavioral observations of mule deer. Observations will subsequently be scored to quantify trends in road crossing behavior. Additional duties will include implementation of roadside treatments, data management, literature review, report preparation, and development of educational materials. Field work will be based in Thermopolis, WY. Office work and weekends based in Jackson, WY. Expect 80% field time; 20% office time over the course of the project. Low-cost employee housing may be provided depending upon availability; field housing and partial food stipend will be covered. Experience with wildlife observation and working in adverse weather conditions required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, maintenance/troubleshooting electronic equipment and ungulate behavioral observation. Successful applicant will work with project staff, agency partners, volunteers and students. Desired Qualifications & Skills: BS + 2 yrs. experience in wildlife ecology, natural resource management or related field Nighttime wildlife observation experience Experience deploying and maintaining electronic equipment Demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a small (two person) field team Comfort living and working in remote locations with minimal supervision Experience driving and working under adverse weather conditions Excellent written and oral communication skills Creative problem solver Wilderness First Aid certified (required) Employer Summary: Teton Science Schools’ Teton Research Institute was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and research models that other western communities can follow. For more information. Teton Science Schools is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening. *************************** Corinna Riginos, Ph.D. Research Ecologist Teton Research Institute Teton Science Schools Office: 307-734-3741 Cell: 307-413-2280 Work e-mail: corinna.rigi...@tetonscience.org
