University of Idaho Fisheries Research Positions
Project: Passage of ESA-listed Adult Salmon and Pacific Lamprey in the Columbia River Basin Positions are available for field work to evaluate upstream passage of adult Chinook salmon and Pacific lamprey in the Columbia River basin. For these projects, fish will be collected at Bonneville and McNary Dams, outfitted with radio transmitters and monitored using fixed and mobile radio receivers as they migrate upstream. An associated study will also be conducted at Bonneville Dam to evaluate swimming performance and behavior of adult lamprey in fishways using an experimental fish ladder. The following positions are available. We are looking for motivated, dependable, and hardworking individuals interested in anadromous fisheries research. Previous experience with telemetry and fisheries research projects desired but not required. We will train you as needed for individual tasks. Persons hired for one position may be required to periodically fill in for another position as needed. If interested, please contact any of the persons listed below and we can answer your questions. Apply ASAP, we will be hiring in the next few weeks. 1. Salmon tagging at Bonneville Dam (1 position). Duties will be to assist in collecting adult salmon, outfitting them with radio transmitters, and recording biological data. Tagging operations will be conducted in the Adult Fish Facility at Bonneville Dam. Ability to work some weekends and to accurately record biological data required. Experience handling large fish, knowledge of fish biology, experience trailering, a valid driver's license and a good driving record required. Fieldwork for this project will run from early April through mid August. Based on experience and abilities wages $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. 2. Lamprey study at Bonneville Dam (1 position). Assist in collection and tagging of adult lamprey with radio transmitter, set-up, operation, and breakdown of flume tests, and recording biological and behavioral data. Tests to be conducted in Adult Fish Facility at Bonneville Dam. Ability to work nights (many tests will be run at night) and weekends, and to accurately and legibly record biological data required. Experience handling fish and conducting experimental studies, and knowledge of experimental design techniques and/or construction experience desired. A valid driver's license and good driving record required. Fieldwork for this project will run from mid May through mid August. Based on experience and abilities wages $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. 3. Lamprey study at McNary Dam (3 positions). Persons needed to assist lamprey radio telemetry project at McNary Dam. Duties will include collecting and tagging lamprey with radio transmitters, recording tagging and biological data, and monitoring movements of radio-tagged fish. May also assist other project personnel downloading and maintaining telemetry and PIT equipment. Requires ability to accurately and legibly record data, and willingness to work outdoors and the ability to work nights (fish will be collected at night) and weekends. A valid driver's license and good driving record required. Fieldwork for this project will run from early June through September. Summer-only positions are available. Wages based on experience and abilities - $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. Please contact the follow persons if you have questions. Dr. Chris Peery, CNR RM 106B, 208 885-7223, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bonneville or McNary Work) Eric Johnson, CEB RM 106, 208 885-4223, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bonneville Work) Steve Lee, CEB RM 108A, 208 885-4225, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bonneville Work) Chuck Boggs, 208 885-7614, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] (McNary Work) Christopher C. Caudill Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources College of Natural Resources University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-1136 208-885-7614 (voice) 208-885-9080 (fax) http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/Christopher_C._Caudill.htm "You cannot step twice into the same river." Heraclitus
