Grassland Ecology Field Research Technician

Salary/Position Classification

• 18.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• up to 40 (summer) hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To Assist with regional (GF County) and nationwide plant and soil inventory projects

Duties & Responsibilities

• Travel with a field crew to field sites and natural areas across the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest to conduct plant surveys and collect soil samples.
• In-lab processing of soil and plant samples
• Work with private landowners/producers.

Required Competencies

• Valid Driver’s License 
• Ability to travel overnight for up to 2 weeks at a time during the summer

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or International Driver's permit
• Please provide a resume and brief cover letter describing your interest in the position
• Interest in pursuing career paths related to biological, environmental, or ecological sciences as conveyed in application materials.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

 

To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume along with completed application by 11:55pm on the closing date.