American Woodcock Field Technician

American Woodcock Field Technician

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI, 02881

Salary: $2200/month

Job Description:

The University of Rhode Island is seeking one highly motivated full-time research technician to assist on a master’s project investigating American woodcock diet composition using stable isotopes in Rhode Island state management areas. Duties will include capturing and banding adults, attaching VHF/GPS transmitters, tracking birds, taking soil/invertebrate samples, lab work and data entry.

The ideal candidate will have experience using VHF tracking technology, bird handling and banding.

Must have a positive attitude, be willing to work in rigid and difficult environments, exceptional patience, enjoy being outdoors, and willingness to work late in the evening.

The technician will work 40 hours/week, some weekend work may be required. This position is from beginning of April to the end of July/mid-August

Start and end date are somewhat flexible. Housing may be provided upon request. At times the use of a personal vehicle may be required with mileage reimbursement at 0.62$ on the mile (as of October 1st 2022).

Required Qualifications:

Prior field experience involving bird handling strongly preferred.

Must be capable of working alone in the field. Must possess a good work ethic and be capable of working long days. 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability to work a flexible schedule (day and evening work)

· Bird handling and transmitter attachment experience  

· Ability to navigate on foot or in a vehicle using GPS and/or a compass

· Close-attention to detail and legible note-taking

· Good physical health and ability to hike in challenging terrain (thick brush, sand, biting insects, hot/humid weather)

· Positive attitude and sense of humor when conditions aren’t ideal

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Last Date to Apply: 2/15/2024

To apply, send an email containing a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references in a single document to Shannon Wesson (Shannon_wesson@uri.edu) Please write: “AMWO Field Technician 2024” in the subject line of your email.