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Biodiversity Monitoring Field Technician:

The Yellowstone Ecological Research Center (YERC) in Bozeman, MT, is hiring a field tech to work on a variety of biodiversity monitoring projects in the northern Yellowstone region – both on the private lands and public lands (Yellowstone National Park) of the northern Yellowstone region. 

The position, starting in approximately late-May through August, will focus on collecting field data on plant and soil health, mammal communities (small and large), riparian vegetation analysis, and water quantity and water quality data on tributaries of the Yellowstone River. Duties include recording plant height and composition, soil moisture and rooting characteristics, stream depth and velocity measurements, and assisting grad student with live capture and release of small mammals. Responsibilities include public relations in rural communities, and safe decision-making.

Qualified applicants will typically have, or be working towards, a B.S. in a natural science field with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to drive YERC vehicles. They should also have a positive attitude, strong field work background, experience with data entry and management, and strong teamwork skills (work days are long, and shared employee housing is in small quarters).  Applicants must have experience in outdoor environments, and preference will be given to those who may have safety training (e.g., CPR, WFR, bear safety, swift water rescue, etc.).

Compensation is $1,500-$2,000/month depending on qualifications. Also includes rugged on-site shared living quarters at field-station housing near Emigrant, MT, as well as bunkhouses and a modern slide-in camper. In addition, this position provides highly valuable professional experience working on cutting-edge conservation science in a beautiful setting in and around Yellowstone National Park. The vacancies will remain open until filled.  

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your qualifications specific to the duties and requirements listed in this announcement and your availability, as well as a resume and three references.

Applications and questions may be sent to Melissa Todd (mjtodd@yellowstoneresearch.org).  Questions can be directed to Melissa Todd and YERC’s Chief Scientist, Robert Crabtree (crabtree@yellowstoneresearch.org)

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