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Research Technician

United States, Manhattan Employment contract 15.00 - 16.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted July 13, 2026
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The successful applicant will be responsible for leading field crews for an extensive research project on greater prairie-chicken demography, space use, habitat selection, response to Conservation Reserve Program land, and response to annual presc...

Job Responsibility

  • Leading field crews for an extensive research project on greater prairie-chicken demography, space use, habitat selection, response to Conservation Reserve Program land, and response to annual prescribed fire.
  • Supervising daily activities of one to three Research Aides.

Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent). Valid driver's license.
  • B.S. degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Statistics or equivalent field.
  • Demonstrated field sampling skills - in particular vegetation identification and structure measurement.
  • Experience in trapping and handling prairie grouse.
  • Familiarity with securely managing large data sets.
  • Working knowledge of GIS and OnX software, including ability to create and maintain feature class relationships.
  • Capable of working in extreme environmental conditions and walking across uneven terrain.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface with a variety of private landowners and state/federal natural wildlife agencies.
  • Must be able to work in a collegial manner with field crews in common field housing.
  • At least one year of field research experience with prairie grouse or upland game birds.
  • Experience in identification of plant species in Kansas.
  • Experience in supervising field crews.

Nice to have

  • B.S. degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Statistics or equivalent field.
  • Demonstrated field sampling skills - in particular vegetation identification and structure measurement.
  • Experience in trapping and handling prairie grouse.
  • Familiarity with securely managing large data sets.
  • Working knowledge of GIS and OnX software, including ability to create and maintain feature class relationships.
  • Capable of working in extreme environmental conditions and walking across uneven terrain.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface with a variety of private landowners and state/federal natural wildlife agencies.
  • Must be able to work in a collegial manner with field crews in common field housing.
  • At least one year of field research experience with prairie grouse or upland game birds.
  • Experience in identification of plant species in Kansas.
  • Experience in supervising field crews.

What we offer

  • Health and life insurance
  • retirement plans
  • generous paid time off
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