They are seeking 5 individuals in total: 1 lead technician and 4 additional 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, double, and triple-high setups; (iv) capture, handle, ID species and 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; (viii) effectively communicate personal and professional needs to the project leads.
In addition to these responsibilities, the lead technician will assist in: (i) coordinating the field schedule and capture locations; (ii) ensuring the safety and well-being of the capture team; (iii) maintaining an awareness of capture gear needs and requesting additional gear in a timely manner; (iv) delivering timely and effective feedback to members of the team and the PhD student; (v) acting as a mentor to members of the team; (vi) supervising the team on the safe handling of bats, including strictly adhering to all protocols; (vii) making essential decisions to minimize risk in the face of changing field conditions.
The application deadline is March 22, 2025. For more details, including pay rates, qualifications, dates of employment, etc. please see the postings on Dr. Litt's website:
https://www.montana.edu/litt/bat_lead_tech_2025.html [montana.edu]
https://www.montana.edu/litt/bat_techs_2025.html [montana.edu]