Temporary Aquatic Field Technician - Habitat & Data Collection

North Carolina State University; Kings Mountain (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Workers

Career Enhancement Courses

Free Entry to Non-Revenue Sporting

Childcare Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician in Kings Mountain, NC. The role includes leading fieldfish sampling and collecting habitat data as part of a project assessing the impacts of dam removal on aquatic ecosystems.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, along with fieldwork experience, including skills like electrofishing and R programming. The position offers flexible hours, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience to perform job duties.
• Comfortable working on large waterbodies like rivers and lakes.
• Valid NC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldfish sampling and identify fish using dichotomous key.
• Collect stream habitat data for project evaluating dam removal impacts.
• Work schedule may require weekend work and longer hours in the field.

Skills

Field-work experience

Electrofishing

R programming

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Boating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician in Kings Mountain, NC. The role includes leading fieldfish sampling and collecting habitat data as part of a project assessing the impacts of dam removal on aquatic ecosystems.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, along with fieldwork experience, including skills like electrofishing and R programming. The position offers flexible hours, including some weekends.