Field Ecology Crew Lead - Plant Data

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing near field sites

Experience with ecological research

Rental vehicles for transportation

Job summary

A notable academic institution in Kansas is looking for motivated technicians for a research project on cattle grazing effects on grasslands. Responsibilities include data collection in remote sites and working long hours under varying weather conditions from mid-May to August 2025. Preferred candidates will have an enthusiasm for biology or ecology and be fit for fieldwork. Training begins in mid-late May, and shared housing will be provided near field sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for driving rental vehicles.
• Must be available from mid/late May to August 8th, 2025.
• Experience or academic training in biology/ecology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect plant data in sampling crews during fieldwork.
• Drive to field sites over various road conditions.
• Perform data entry, maintain equipment, and prepare for sampling.

Skills

Fieldwork readiness

Plant identification

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A notable academic institution in Kansas is looking for motivated technicians for a research project on cattle grazing effects on grasslands. Responsibilities include data collection in remote sites and working long hours under varying weather conditions from mid-May to August 2025. Preferred candidates will have an enthusiasm for biology or ecology and be fit for fieldwork. Training begins in mid-late May, and shared housing will be provided near field sites.