Title: Assistant Natural History Biologist
Location: Columbia, MO / Jefferson City, MO
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: June 30, 2021
Pay Rate: $12.58/ hour
Closing Date: 12/18/2020
For more information about the position, contact Jordan Meyer (Jordan.Meyer@mdc.mo.gov), Jeanette Bailey (Jeanette.Bailey@mdc.mo.gov), or Tony Elliot (Anthony.Elliot@mdc.mo.gov).
Description: The Missouri Department of Conservation has an opening for a full-time assistant natural
history biologist to work on multiple bat resource science projects throughout the state. This position’s
primary responsibility will be leading summer mist-net sampling stations for Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis)
in Northern Missouri as an agent of the state. Additional projects will include cave monitoring,
maintaining and updating the Statewide Bat Database, coordinating access to Department-owned caves,
and assistance in reviewing Wildlife Collector Permit applications. Overnight travel within the state will
be required for multiple projects. Other responsibilities include maintaining and updating databases,
coordinating access to Department-owned caves, and assistance in reviewing Wildlife Collector Permit
applications. There may be opportunities to assist with data analysis and manuscript writing.
Contact Person: Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references via email in a single PDF attachment to Jordan Meyer (Jordan.Meyer@mdc.mo.gov.)