What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Field Technician position at University of Colorado Boulder?
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Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of the individual will work in a team of 4-5 members performing in-depth aquatic field sampling protocol focusing on amphibians, fish and invertebrates within freshwater pond ecosystems. Individual(s) will perform the following duties (1) macro and micro identification of amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and parasites (2) performing field sampling techniques such as but not limited to: dipnet, seine, visual survey, pathogen swabbing, and transects, (3) necropsy of freshwater aquatic snails for parasite isolation, and (4) data entry. In addition, individual(s) will aid in the collection of SD cards, processing of images from these cameras and assist in the offloading of previously deployed Hobo Loggers. Team members will be expected to communicate regularly with PI and senior researcher assistant.
We require competitive candidates will have prior aquatic field research experience which ideally includes necropsy of snails, isolation of trematode parasites, proficient excel and data entry skills, and experience with field aquatic sampling techniques (e.g. seine, dipnet, transects, water chemistry).
Who We Are
EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms. Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty. In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Perform macro and micro identification of amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and parasites
- Implement field sampling techniques such as but no limited to: dipnet, seine, visual survey, pathogen swabbing, and transects
- Necropsy of freshwater Aquatic snails for parasite isolation
- Data entry typically in the form of Excel and paper data sheets
- Process and collect SD cards from wildlife cameras and offload data from Hobo Loggers
What You Should Know
- This position is located in California at Blue Oaks Ranch Reserve. All employees will need to camp for the length of employment.
What We Can Offer
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What We Require
- We require competitive candidates will have prior aquatic field research experience which ideally includes necropsy of snails, isolation of trematode parasites, proficient excel and data entry skills, and experience with field aquatic sampling techniques (e.g. seine, dipnet, transects, water chemistry).
What You Will Need
- Driver’s license with experience driving off road/ 4 wheel vehicle preferred
- Ability to hike, work outdoors and lift heavy objects (30lbs or more)
- Ability to work long hours in a team environment
- Working knowledge of aquatic environments including aquatic macro invertebrates and amphibians
- Experience working with data management/ collection, Excel skills
Special Instructions
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until April 22nd, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
