Field Technicians for Plant-Animal Interaction Project in Grand Teton National Park

Job Title: Field Technicians for Plant-Animal Interaction Project in Grand Teton National Park

Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Agency: University of Wyoming

Type: Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary: $1500 per month plus housing, utilities, and wifi at UW-NPS Research station (https://uwnps.org/visitor-information)

Start date: June, 2024

End date: September, 2024

Last date to apply: 3/31/2024

We are seeking technicians to work on a research project on plant-animal interactions (pollination and seed dispersal) as part of a new project based out of the UW-NPS Research station. The first year of this project is focused on determining who the key pollinators and seed dispersers are for a suite of plant species in Grand Teton National Park. Field work will primarily include wildlife camera set-up and maintenance, vegetation surveys, measuring traits of plants and animals, and estimating abundance of birds, small mammals, and insect pollinators. The candidates selected for this position will work on a field crew of 3 technicians.

Must be able to work in rugged terrain in challenging field conditions. Fieldwork will involve long days of strenuous hiking and heavy lifting in temperamental weather conditions. Technicians must be comfortable living and working at a remote field station. Living spaces may be shared with other researchers and buildings are rustic. Technicians must be willing to work early mornings or late into the afternoon, depending on the sampling. Technicians will work 5 days/week.

Technicians must commit for a 3-month period, with a flexible start date (starting the first 2 weeks of June) and a flexible end date (ending in the first 2 weeks of September). Technicians will be provided with housing, utilities, wifi, and a living stipend of $1,500 per month.

Qualifications: Upper division undergraduate or a bachelor’s degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife management, botany, ecology or a related field. Field experience pertaining to wildlife biology or botany are required. Applicant must be responsible, organized, and comfortable living and working as a team. An enthusiasm for research and fieldwork is essential, as well as patience and a strong work ethic.

Contact: Application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information (email and phone) for 3 references familiar with your field work experience as a single PDF document. Please also fill out our questionnaire so we have a better understanding of your experience. Please submit your application materials to https://forms.gle/DB2befJ2YZe8Mo3y5. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will not be accepted after March 31, 2024.