Winter Waterfowl Research Technician

The successful applicant will assist with many movement ecology research projects (i.e., white-fronts, snow geese, mallards, and mottled ducks), HPAI research and surveillance, waterfowl food biomass research, and potentially other projects as time permits. Primary duties include assisting with capturing birds, collecting observational data, ground-truthing selected habitats, data entry, equipment maintenance, coordinating volunteers for large captures, assisting veterinarians with surgeries, and other duties as assigned. Experience with rocket nets, bird handling, and banding preferred, but not required. Position will require extensive travel throughout Louisiana’s working wetlands and coastal habitats. Applicant will work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends (particularly during trapping). Applicant must be detail oriented with a keen interest in waterfowl, be highly motivated, and in excellent physical condition. Duties require routinely lifting items in excess of 50 lbs, wading in unconsolidated wetlands, irregular hours, and buggy environments. A valid driver’s license, passing a drug test, and ability to work with minimal supervision in remote areas is required. Knowledge of agricultural practices, vegetation identification, GIS experience, and ability to communicate with landowners, farmers, and hunters is preferred. Application Deadline: 12 July 2026. Duration of Employment: flexible start/end dates – late Oct/early Nov2026 thru at least mid-Apr2027 with a maximum of 1,245 hours. Compensation: $18-22/hour DOE. Free modern housing provided. No pets allowed. Submit an electronic letter of interest, resume/CV, and at least 3 references to: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Malaysianwildlife