One technician is needed to work on a Master's project investigating snowshoe hare habitat use and survival related to forest management and climate change in Pennsylvania. The job will be based in Monroe County, PA. The majority of time will be spent assisting with vegetation surveys throughout the study area. To a lesser extent, the technician will be responsible for setting and checking traps, processing captured hares, and monitoring the survival and locations of hares using VHF telemetry.
The job will require the ability to work both independently and as a team in all weather conditions. The start date is the end of April, or May 1 at the latest and will run until the last week of June. Pay is $12/hour for 40 hour weeks and housing is provided. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or related discipline and a valid US driver's license are required. Mandatory qualifications include experience conducting fieldwork (especially in inclement weather), the ability to work independently, experience with VHF telemetry, small mammal trapping and vegetation surveys, and a positive attitude. Familiarity with Pennsylvania vegetation ID is strongly preferred. To apply, please send resume, transcript and contact information for 3 references to Laura Gigliotti at laura.gigliot...@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
