Field Technician: Bird Monitoring & Ringing – Flexible Hours

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK University is seeking a Field Technician to join its research team. The role involves monitoring great tits and blue tits, ringing birds, and collecting data in various woodland sites. Applicants must hold a valid British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and possess strong data entry skills. Flexibility in working hours is encouraged, and the university supports various flexible working patterns. The position is based at the university and contributes to important ecological research.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A valid British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit that covers ringing full grown and pullus great tits and blue tits.
• Experience monitoring bird nests and using mist-nets for passerine birds is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nestbox populations of great tits and blue tits.
• Ring full grown and nestling birds and collect faecal samples.
• Manage field equipment and data entry.

Skills

Data entry skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Bird ringing permit holder

Job description

A UK University is seeking a Field Technician to join its research team. The role involves monitoring great tits and blue tits, ringing birds, and collecting data in various woodland sites. Applicants must hold a valid British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and possess strong data entry skills. Flexibility in working hours is encouraged, and the university supports various flexible working patterns. The position is based at the university and contributes to important ecological research.