[Geog_Jobs] Internship: Bat Research Technician Posting: Crane Hollow Preserve & DOW Partnership

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Title: Natural Resource Specialist (Bat Research Technician)

Classification: Temporary/Seasonal

Agency: Ohio Division of Wildlife

Job Description: Field assistants (2) needed for bat research project in southern Ohio, from early June through August. The primary field study site is located in Hocking County. Primary duties include radio-tracking bats and assisting with night-time mist net surveys. This includes navigating with map and compass as well as GPS, operating radio-telemetry equipment, triangulating locations, and recording data. Additional duties include net and equipment maintenance, equipment decontamination, data entry, and assisting with related bat research projects around Ohio.

Location: Hocking County, Ohio

Salary: $1300-1500/month plus field housing provided.

Qualifications: Ability to happily hike off-trail through difficult terrain and conditions. Willingness to work long hours in remote locations at night. Good map and compass and GPS skills are required. The ability to adapt to a changing schedule is required. Preference for individuals that have prior experience with radio-telemetry and bats (with pre-exposure rabies vaccinations), but not necessary if applicant is motivated to learn and gain new research experiences. A valid state driver's license and background check are required. Please contact Jennifer Norris if you have questions or to apply send cover letter, resume, and both phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references. All application materials should be included in a single document titled with the applicant's name.

Start date: early June (seasonal position)

Application deadline: Until filled, no later than April 17, 2015

Contact person: Jennifer Norris, Ohio Division of Wildlife State Bat Biologist
To apply: email resume, 1 page letter of application, degree title and GPA for all degrees (if applicable), and names and contact information for 3 references. Finalists will be asked to participate in a phone interview. Send information to Jennifer.Norris at dnr.state.oh.us. 
Candidate selection will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
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