The Haase Mammalogy Lab at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN is recruiting 1-2 research technicians to assist our research to capture and track bats on Fort Campbell Military Base in Fort Campbell, KY. Pay is $15/hr with 37.5/hr work weeks and may require working on weekends. Field transportation, field gear, and PPE will be provided. Housing and health insurance will not be provided, but the team is willing to help find suitable housing if required. Position dates are beginning of May through end of August, with flexible start/end dates.
Responsibilities:
- Taking direction from crew leads in support of bat mist-netting and acoustic field surveys, including site selection, setup, teardown, and decontamination
- Capturing and handling bats, species identification, and morphometric data collection
- Tracking tagged bats to roost trees and measuring associated habitat characteristics
- Collecting guano samples and other potential biotic samples
- Following current Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines and industry-standard white-nose syndrome decontamination protocols
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program – in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related discipline; bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least 1 summer season of bat handling experience and familiarity with single-, double-, and triple-high mist net setups; experience with bleeding bats a plus
- Experience with wildlife field survey techniques, identification of habitat requirements, taking morphometric measurements, and using a dichotomous key to identify species
- Vaccination with the pre-exposure prophylaxis for rabies (must provide proof of recent vaccination or titer check prior to commencement of work)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 4-wheel-drive vehicle
- Must have a positive attitude, enjoy working long hours in a hot, humid and buggy environments, have excellent communication skills, and be in good physical condition
Application deadline: April 1, 2026
How to apply: To apply, please send a brief letter of interest addressing the above required qualifications, your CV, and three references that can speak on your handling skills to Dr. Catherine Haase at haasec@apsu.edu.