Avian Survey Senior Research Technician

The Ohio State University; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Avian Survey Senior Research Technician to lead avian data collection projects aimed at restoring fragmented forest habitats in Ohio. The role involves coordinating a team to conduct point count surveys and manage collected data, requiring strong avian identification skills and a background in relevant fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in avian-focused fieldwork.
• Expertise with birds of Ohio required.
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection of avian field data.
• Train project team on standardized point count methods.
• Coordinate logistics for site visits and data collection.

Skills

Avian identification skills

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Title:Avian Survey Senior Research Technician Department:FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

We seek to hire a Research Senior Technician to manage and complete the collection of avian field data to support a project aiming to inform the management and restoration of fragmented/disturbed forest habitats for birds in Ohio. The position will involve coordinating two other staff members to complete avian point count surveys across the state.

Position duties will include (1) training the project team on standardized point count method protocols; (2) Coordinating the logistics of site visits and data collection across the state including directing the project team and troubleshooting issues as they arise; (3) Completing fieldwork (avian point counts) for data collection; and (4) supervising the assimilation and management of data post-collection.

The fieldwork element of the role will involve sampling ~100 individual avian point locations twice across five sites within Ohio including Grace Drake Agricultural Research Station, OSUs Mansfield Campus, OUSs Pomerene Forest Laboratory, and two locations within OSU’s Eastern Agricultural Research Station. Ten minute point counts will be completed between dawn and 10am with multiple points (~5-6) visited per day. The candidate will be expected to drive between sites, stay overnight at site locations in order to complete early morning surveys, and complete data entry and management following site visits. It is critical that the candidate has excellent avian identification skills (aural and visual), experience completing timed point counts using distance sampling methods, and experience with data entry/management. As terrain may be difficult, a good level of physical health is essential as many points are located in remote forested areas. Accommodation and travel for fieldwork will be covered as required. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Jo Peacock.

Distribution of Effort: Research 100%, Extension 0%, Teaching 0%

Functions:

• Train project staff in standardized point count methodologies
• Coordinate statewide sampling strategy to meet project objectives and timeline Implement sampling work and experimental design to project specifications
• Complete avian point counts
• Complete data entry and management
• Coordinate and supervise other team members to complete sampling work and data entry to project specifications.
• Work to their own initiative with minimal supervision and be able to solve routine problems as they arise Coordinate with supervisors for task allocation to maximize time efficiency
• Communicate task progress and any arising issues with supervisors

Desired qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject
• Excellent visual and aural avian identification skills and expertise with birds of Ohio
• 2 years of experience in avian-focused fieldwork with some element of point-count experience
• Competent in data collection and management
• Basic experience with Excel
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Experience in project management

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 3 (T3 level) position on the career roadmap.

The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:Remote Location Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours:25 Shift: Varying Shifts

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