Seasonal Bat Field Research Technician – Temple University Summary of Position The Research Associate position is available in the Sewall Lab in the Department of Biology at Temple University. Work will take place at Dr. Sewall's field site at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center (http://ftig.png.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx), northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Research Associate will provide technical field support to the lab’s research efforts in conservation biology, and population and community ecology. Primary research foci will be investigating the responses of bats to human disturbance, management efforts, and habitat change. On-site fieldwork at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center will be required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions of Position - Conducting bat field research including but not limited to capture, handling, acoustic sampling, radiotelemetry, and measurement of plants and habitat characteristics - Assisting in field research projects involving undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers from Dr. Brent Sewall's lab: https://sites.temple.edu/bjsewall/opportunities/ - Maintaining written data sheets and spreadsheets for acoustic detectors, radiotelemetry, and mist-netting - Training interns and students in proper field techniques - Performing other duties as assigned Requirements - Previous experience mist-netting and handling bats - Previous experience conducting ecology field research - Willingness to work late nights outdoors in rugged terrain - Must have a valid driver’s license - Must be physically able to carry 40 lbs. and set up triple-high mist nets (about 25 feet tall). - Able to interact in a consistently positive manner with academic and military personnel - Willingness to learn and abide by military field safety regulations - Have or be willing to obtain up-to-date rabies vaccination Preferred experience - Ability to lead small teams of personnel in the field - Experience deploying triple-high mist-nets - Experience tracking wildlife using radiotelemetry - Experience deploying bat detectors or other wildlife recording devices - Training or background in mammalogy, ecology, or conservation biology Terms of Employment - Start date: As soon as possible - End date: Up to six months - Pay rate: $14 to $18.50, dependent on training and experience - Hours: Approximately 40 hours / week, weather-dependent How to Apply - Send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to Dr. Lisa Powers at [email protected] - Please put “Bat Field Tech Position” in the subject line of the email - Position will remain open until filled
