Bison Collaring Project Manager

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Bison Collaring Project Manager to support a short-term research project in Fort Collins, CO. The role involves planning, coordinating fieldwork, and GPS collaring activities with partners such as NPS, USGS, and USFWS.

The position is part-time and outdoor work is required. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in wildlife ecology and have experience leading fieldwork, spatial analyses, and coordinating travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in wildlife ecology or related field.
• Experience leading fieldwork involving GPS-tagged wildlife or telemetry.
• Experience conducting spatial analyses of wildlife.
• Experience planning travel to remote field sites.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular meetings and coordinate travel and fieldwork logistics.
• Assist with sampling design based on project objectives.
• Order and organize supplies for fieldwork.
• Collaborate with partners (NPS, USGS, USFWS) during planning and field activities.

Skills

Fieldwork leadership

Spatial analyses

Travel coordination

Outdoor fieldwork

Stakeholder collaboration

Data quality control

Education

Master’s degree in wildlife ecology

Job description

Bison Collaring Project Manager# Careers at CSU## Bison Collaring Project ManagerApply: Fort Collins, CO: Part time: Posted Today: R2026108455# Job Description## **Position Summary**This short-term position will assist with planning and coordination of a new research project investigating movement, habitat selection, and disease risks of bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The individual will meet with relevant partners on a regular basis, assist with study design, and help organize fieldwork to perform GPS collaring.## **Work Unit Description**The employee will be based in Fort Collins, CO in the Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department. They will engage in regular online and in-person meetings with National Parks Service, USGS, and USFWS personnel as part of the fieldwork planning process.## **Application Deadline**Monday, November 9th, 2026## **Essential Job Duties**Attending regular meetings, coordinating travel and fieldwork logistics, assisting with sampling design based on project objectives, ordering and organizing supplies.## **Conditions of Employment**- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to field sites, if required for assigned duties.- Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions and in remote field settings.- Must be able to safely handle field equipment and biological samples associated with bison research. ## **Minimum Qualifications**- Master's degree in wildlife ecology or related field.- Experience leading and organizing fieldwork involving GPS-tagged individuals or telemetry.- Experience conducting spatial analyses of wildlife.- Experience planning and coordinating travel to remote field sites.## **Preferred Qualifications**- Experience working with multiple stakeholders on wildlife issues.- Experience in a leadership role in fieldwork settings- Experience designing data-collection protocols, aligning diverse data streams, and performing data quality control.# Salary Range$25 - $35 /hour# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CV