Research Technician

Research Technician

The Research Technician will assist with data collection for a research project investigating how native seed-dispersing animals (e.g., California Scrub-jays) can support post-fire oak woodland restoration in southern California. Job duties include (1) capturing, banding, and measuring wild jays using baited drop traps, (2) resighting and making behavioral observations of color-banded birds, (3) assisting setup and data collection for seed provisioning experiments, (4) data entry and similar routine tasks. The project is primarily based on The Nature Conservancy's Dangermond Preserve along the coast of southern California.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in a biological sciences field or equivalent experience required. Minimum requirements may also be met by having the following: 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Qualifications: Have 3 months of experience collecting ornithological field data. Graduate-level training in ecology or related field. Proficiency in capturing and banding passerines. Ability to recognize problems and take initiative to solve them. Good communication skills. Good color vision is required for resighting color bands. Able to work alone and hike long distances in hot, rugged, and steep terrain. Able to live in a remote and communal setting. Valid U.S. driver's license.

The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a detail-oriented research technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $19.47 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

This temporary position is contingent upon funding and will end on or before 1/8/2027 based on the continued availability of funding and performance.