The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking a Research Technician to assist with a multi-year study on Gray Fox and/or Coyote ecology and management in Ohio.
Requirements
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in live-trapping, telemetry, and remote cameras.
- Some experience with GIS or R is desirable, or at least a willingness to learn.
- This work will involve a mix of noninvasive monitoring and GPS radiotracking techniques.
Responsibilities
- Trapping, handling, and radiocollaring of canids.
- Remote camera distribution and maintenance, image identification and classification.
- Lab work, including limited necropsy of carcasses, stomach contents, and collection of samples for analysis.
- Data management, mapping, and some analysis, with coordination with graduate students.
- Assist with aspects of field and lab work, which include but are not necessarily limited to capture and GPS monitoring of foxes and coyotes and remote monitoring via cameras.
- Developing analytical skillsets to assist with analyses of habitat use and selection and survival analyses.
Other
- High School diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience required.
- The technician also will be expected to interact with the public and help develop outreach strategies.
- The successful applicant must have the inter-personal skills to be able to work collaboratively with cooperating biologists and graduate students, as well as be able to communicate with landowners.
- Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
- A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
