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From: Mammalian Biology <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Dana Green <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Field Technician Job Announcement (Bats)
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Hello fellow Mammalogists! Please share this job announcement with your peers or students who may be looking for seasonal work this summer. The position(s) pay $16/hr and provides housing.

Job description

The Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is recruiting two Field Technicians to aid in an 11-week study of bats in the northern plains of Missouri. The Missouri Bat Project is an 8-year study and collaboration between UIUC and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The main goal of the project is to understand how federally endangered Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) are affected by timber management on MDC conservation lands. Technicians will aid in gathering data on bat population dynamics, distributions, and roosting ecology on six conservation areas.

The positions are heavily field based with most time spent outdoors collecting field data. We expect long days in the field and can say with certainty that you will encounter at least one of the following daily: ticks, spiders, chiggers, poison ivy, mud, hot weather, and rain. You will live and work in a team environment. While some work will be done alone, there is always communication between the team. Therefore, applicants should be comfortable and confident in field abilities, and should consider the physical demands of the work.

Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work long hours and different times and days (including weekends and nights, as needed). Work hours will be flexible and irregular as the needs of the project and division of labor dictate and will include significant nocturnal and weekend hours. The project will provide housing shared by the technicians and graduate students. The position offers an excellent opportunity to conduct research on federally listed bats and to gain experience working alongside state wildlife biologists and bat ecologists.



The Telemetry Technician (1 position) will work together to track bats to day roosts. The telemetry technicians will also conduct exit counts at bat roosts and manage data. The position involves navigating in rugged and forested areas using a GPS, compass, and map, and the telemetry technicians will help with managing data for a long-term project. The position is predominantly daytime work.


The Acoustic Technician (1 position) will deploy acoustic detectors and navigate rugged and forested areas using a GPS, compass, and map. The acoustic technicians will also manage data and conduct exit counts at bat roosts and help locate bats with telemetry when needed. The position is predominantly daytime work.

Agency: Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location: Northeastern Missouri. The nearest city is Kirksville, MO.
Job Category: Temporary/Full-time Positions
Salary: Compensation $16.00/hour capped 40 hours per week for approx. 11 weeks
·         Bunk housing and field vehicles will be provided.
o    The housing will consist of rooms with bunk beds, as well as a shared living space, kitchen, and full bathroom. Wi-Fi will be accessible at the fieldhouses. Successful applicants should expect the shared lodging to include coed living situations. The University of Illinois will not pay for relocation costs (moving expenses).

Start/End Date: May 18 – August 16, 2025
Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2025


Qualifications

Completion of, or in the process of earning, a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in wildlife biology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field. Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be in good physical condition. It is also critical that you are detail-oriented and interested in collecting data for research studies. Must possess a valid driver's license, pass driving record check, and willing to be trained to operate a 4WD vehicle, on- or off-road.

Telemetry Technician (1 positions): Must be familiar with or have experience using radio telemetry to track wildlife. Must have experience navigating using GPS and topographic maps. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Acoustic Technician (1 positions): Must possess a valid driver's license and pass driving record check. Desired: Experience navigating using GPS and topographic maps


To apply for one of these positions, send resume and names of three references as one .pdf file to Dana Green ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). In the subject line of your email, please indicate for which position(s) you are applying. *If you wish to be considered for more than one position, please indicate in your application

The University of Illinois does not discriminate based on sex, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or veteran status. In line with its commitment to equal opportunity, the University will recruit, hire, promote, education, and provide services to people based upon their individual qualifications meeting established criteria.

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