Fieldwork Lead: Bison GPS Collar Project

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

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.