Sandhill Crane Field Research Assistant UAV & Field Work

Conservation Corps; Ames (IA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Iowa DNR Wildlife Research Section in Ames is seeking a Temporary Worker to support a cooperative Sandhill crane research project with Iowa State University. You will assist a graduate student with field work to locate and monitor nesting cranes and gain firsthand experience with graduate research and UAVs.

Based in Ames with field work at sites across the state, the position offers a 40-hour work week, with occasional variation due to weather and logistics.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or graduated from a wildlife/ecology related natural resources program.
• Must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to perform physically demanding fieldwork including lifting and bending.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and responsible with good teamwork.
• Follow State of Iowa policies and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsabilités

• Assist graduate student with field work to locate and monitor nesting Sandhill cranes.
• Provide hands-on experience with graduate research and UAV operations.
• Work across multiple study sites statewide, based in Ames.
• Support a 40-hour work week with flexibility due to weather/logistics.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Valid driver's license

Formation

Natural resources/environmental program

Wildlife Ecology/Biology

Description du poste

The Iowa DNR Wildlife Research Section in Ames is seeking a Temporary Worker to support a cooperative Sandhill crane research project with Iowa State University. You will assist a graduate student with field work to locate and monitor nesting cranes and gain firsthand experience with graduate research and UAVs.

Based in Ames with field work at sites across the state, the position offers a 40-hour work week, with occasional variation due to weather and logistics.