We are seeking 4 technicians to assist in the capture and handling of bats. These technicians will: (i) organize, repair, and maintain mist netting gear; (ii) safely travel to remote locations for fieldwork; (iii) put up and take down mist nets, including single and triple-high setups; (iv) capture, handle, ID to species, sex, and collect samples from live bats; (v) record a variety of data in detail; (vi) strictly adhere to decontamination protocols to prevent the spread of the causative agent of white-nose syndrome among field sites; (vii) maintain a positive, inclusive, and healthy dynamic among members of the team.
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates should possess the following experience and abilities:
Mist netting and handling of bats – preference will be given to individuals who have completed the pre-exposure series of rabies vaccines Gentle, patient, and kind demeanor, particularly while handling wildlife Meticulously organizing and recording accurate data that contributes to a larger scientific study Safely working or recreating outdoors, safely operating 4WD vehicles on muddy, low maintenance roads Working at night in a small team, in adverse weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor Maintaining a healthy community dynamic among a diverse group of people with a variety of beliefs Engaging in thoughtfulness in speech, particularly when communicating among members of the team, with landowners, or with members of the public Actively seeking and implementing feedback
Desired Qualifications:
Possess, or currently working towards, a degree in wildlife biology or management, ecology, environmental science, or a related field Prior experience mist netting and handling bats in the Northern Great Plains region Ability to navigate with a map, compass, and GPS Competency in identifying vegetative communities in the Northern Great Plains region
Possess, or currently working towards, a degree in wildlife biology or management, ecology, environmental science, or a related field Prior experience mist netting and handling bats in the Northern Great Plains region Ability to navigate with a map, compass, and GPS Competency in identifying vegetative communities in the Northern Great Plains region
To Apply: We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our field. Therefore, if you possess 75% of the required qualifications above, please consider applying. We are particularly passionate about hiring “whole people” (and not exclusively those that possess the technical abilities for this position); therefore, if you possess the interpersonal qualities listed above, and some, but not all, of the technical qualifications, please also consider applying.
Before applying, please visit The Litt Lab Website to read more details about this position. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to: caraliebrewer@montana.edu