Field Ecology Crew Lead: Plant Data and Shared Housing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing provided

Rental vehicles for transportation

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring technicians for a research project at Wichita State University. Technicians will assist in collecting data on how cattle grazing impacts plants and ecosystems in Kansas and Colorado.

The ideal candidates will work in small teams, driving to field sites, collecting various types of data, and enduring various weather conditions. Shared housing and rental vehicles are provided for the duration of the field season, ending August 8th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive rental vehicles.
• Available for the full field season from mid/late May to August 8th, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Collect plant data in sampling crews.
• Drive to field sites and collect vegetation data.
• Transport equipment and hike to sampling locations.

Skills

Plant identification

Field data collection

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring technicians for a research project at Wichita State University. Technicians will assist in collecting data on how cattle grazing impacts plants and ecosystems in Kansas and Colorado.

The ideal candidates will work in small teams, driving to field sites, collecting various types of data, and enduring various weather conditions. Shared housing and rental vehicles are provided for the duration of the field season, ending August 8th, 2025.