Doctoral Position - Protecting Hibernating Bats from White-Nose Syndrome
A position is available for a doctoral student to study the ecology and conservation of bat species affected by white-nose syndrome, an infectious fungal disease of wildlife that has threatened hibernating bats across much of North America. Research will focus on management-relevant science designed to understand and conserve bats and reduce the impacts of this devastating disease. The doctoral student will undertake scientific studies to advance understanding of bats and their response to white-nose syndrome, and to evaluate strategies to protect them from the worst effects of the disease. The position will begin in Summer or Fall of 2024 in the research group of Dr. Brent Sewall (https://sites.temple.edu/
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Bat Field Technicians
The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database is seeking field technicians to conduct bat
surveys in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Specifically, work will occur on 13 different National Park Service Units across these states. The primary objective of this project is to conduct an annual White-nose Syndrome (WNS) surveillance program in the region. Technicians will work as a team mist netting and collecting WNS samples from bats at pre-defined sites throughout these study areas.
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MS Position - University of Nebraska
Dr. Han Li’s Bat Ecology Lab (https://sites.google.com/
To apply, please send your CV and unofficial transcript(s) via email to hanli@unomaha.edu (subject line: Three bat candidate). In the email, provide a brief description of yourself, your interest in the project, and your long-term career goals. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified candidates will be invited to officially apply via https://www.applyweb.com/
Bat Technicians
Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring 2 technicians for statewide bat work. Duties may include mist netting, non-technical caving, and acoustic work. The work schedule will vary (including long hours, weekends, and nights, as needed). Applicants should expect to work at night, in cold weather, and with biting insects. Technicians may be asked to hike long distances in challenging conditions, in steep and rugged terrain, with heavy packs.
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Bat Ecologist
The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a Bat Ecologist. Serve as statewide expert on bat ecology, conservation, research, monitoring, and management. Administers and develops the technical basis and recommendations for statewide bat conservation and population management.
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Director of People and Culture
Bat Conservation International is seeking a Director of People and Culture. Based remotely in the United States and reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of People & Culture will lead our efforts in cultivating a healthy, thriving, and inclusive workplace. The Director of People & Culture will be a strategic partner, visionary leader, and champion of company culture. This role is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that drive organizational excellence, employee engagement, talent development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Field Technicians
The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking 2 field technicians to assist with the 2024 summer field sampling for the Illinois Bat Conservation Program (IBCP), including acoustic surveys and mist netting. Technicians will generally work in teams of 2 to complete tasks which include communicating with landowners, deploying stationary bat acoustic recorders, driving mobile acoustic transects, and assisting with mist netting with the field team. Technicians will also be responsible for backing up, processing, and data entry of acoustic output.