Entomology Field Technician (contractual) Contractual field technicians (2) needed to survey the fireflies of interdunal wetland systems at Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. The field technicians will be focusing on a highly threatened firefly species known to be present at the Seashore. Technicians will be expected to survey wetlands approximately 20 evenings between late June and early August 2025, weather permitting, from sunset to ~12am. Overnight accommodation at the Seashore will be provided and will be a combination of a remote cabin and/or an RV pad if the technician prefers (camping with use of the technician's personal equipment is also possible). A personal vehicle with four-wheel drive, capable of driving in sand (i.e. across beaches), is required to access survey sites. Mileage reimbursement beyond the contractual pay, for use of the personal vehicle on-site, is possible. Technicians are expected to work both as a team and independently after dark in remote settings, which may lack cell phone service, and must be willing to share personal vehicles with co-workers, if necessary. Prior entomological field collecting skills are required. Preference given to those with experience identifying and collecting specimens in natural field settings and working with insect voucher collections. Technicians must be willing to work on weekend evenings if necessary and must be able to tolerate biting insects and inclement weather (e.g., light rain, wind, heat, humidity). This is a contractual opportunity without benefits.
Qualifications * Minimum of a BS in entomology or a related field. Relevant graduate degree or equivalent experience, preferred. Exceptional candidates without a college degree in a relevant field will be considered. * Experience collecting insects in a field setting with the use of a sweep net. * Experience working successfully in remote settings without supervision, preferred. * Experience working in collections with insect voucher specimens, preferred. * Ability to be flexible dependent on weather conditions (e.g., work weekend evenings if necessary) * Ability to work as a team and independently at night in remote settings including wetlands. * Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle in rough terrain including sand. Candidates must possess a personal vehicle with four-wheel drive. * Self-motivated with a proven strong desire to collect scientifically relevant field data. * Technicians are responsible for their own relevant health insurance while undertaking field surveys * If applying as a two-person team, combination of above qualifications among the candidates will be considered. Salary This is a contractual arrangement with Delaware State University capped at $3100.00 per technician (not including mileage reimbursement). To apply Send a resume showing relevant education and experience with a list of 3 refences, a cover letter, and a personal statement regarding experience and interest, to Dr. Christopher Heckscher, Delaware State University, checksc...@desu.edu<mailto:checksc...@desu.edu>. Include all material as one pdf file as an email attachment. This opportunity will be open until filled. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
