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  • Golden Eagle Research Technician

    Guest Kevin Myers

    By Guest Kevin Myers

      • Employer: Boise State University
      Location: Boise, ID
      Country: United States
      Last Date to Apply: 01/13/2025
      Open Until Filled: No

    Boise State University is hiring 2 field technicians to assist with golden eagle monitoring and movement research in southwestern Idaho. 

     

    March 16 2025- August 15 2025, $3000/month. 


    This position will be based out of Boise, Idaho and involves daily travel to field sites. Housing is not provided.
     

    Tasks: 

    -Monitor historical golden eagle territories for occupancy

    -Search for and monitor golden eagle nests

    -Assist with rappels into cliff nests to install nest cameras and to document the presence of parasites and disease

    -Assist with measuring, bleeding and banding nestling golden eagles

    -Apply chemical treatments to nest cliffs for parasites

    -Accurately record data onto paper and electronic notebooks

    -Review images from nest cameras

    -Enter data

    -Thoughtfully maintain field and lab equipment

    -Follow safety procedures and practices

     

    Required qualifications:

    -Avian field experience (e.g. point counts, nest searching, banding)

    -Outdoor rappelling and/or climbing experience

    -Experience hiking long distances over rough and steep terrain, often carrying over 50lbs of equipment

    -Good communication skills and a positive attitude

    -Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills

    -Able to follow directions and be flexible with work tasks and scheduling

    -Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in extreme heat

    -Valid driver’s license and exceptional 4WD driving skills 

    -Ability to responsibly and thoughtfully use and maintain field and lab equipment

    -No criminal record, U.S. citizens only

     

    Preferred qualifications

    -Experience identifying North American raptors in flight

    -Experience searching for cliff nesting raptors

    -Wilderness first aid certification

    -ATV operating experience


    To apply please email Julie Heath at goea@boisestate.edu with a one page letter of interest that addresses all required and preferred qualifications, a maximum of a three page CV, and the contact information for 3 references by 13 Jan 2025.

    Contact

    Julie Heath

    goea@boisestate.edu (preferred contact method)

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