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University of Colorado · 3 hours ago

Professional Research Assistant

positionDenver, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$3,343.67/mo - $3,500/mo
date2+ years exp

The University of Colorado Denver is a premier public urban research university seeking Professional Research Assistants for the Mountain Plover Research Technician positions. The role involves conducting nest and brood monitoring for the Mountain Plover, a declining shorebird species, through various fieldwork activities across two study sites in Colorado.

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Responsibilities

Nest searching and resight surveys for a ground-nesting shorebird (50%)
Mountain Plover capture and banding (10%)
Radiotelemetry tracking of tagged chicks for brood monitoring (30%)
Data entry (5%)
Weekly arthropod sample collection (5%)

Qualification

Wildlife field researchBird captureHandlingNest searchingRadiotelemetryATV operationOutdoor safety awarenessWillingness to learnCommunication skillsWork ethic

Required

Bachelor of Science in a natural resource-related field is preferred for all employees, but a combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

Preferred

At least 2 seasons experience working on wildlife-related field research projects
Previous experience with bird capture and handling
At least one season of experience of nest searching for ground-nesting birds, and/or radiotelemetry
Prior experience driving ATVs, as well as driving 4x4 vehicles and trailering in muddy conditions
Some experience with primitive camping

Benefits

Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions

Company

University of Colorado

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University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
dateFounded in 1876
location
Denver, Colorado, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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