Colorado State University/Rocky Mountain Research Station

Position Title: Wildlife Research Technician
Department: Colorado State University/Rocky Mountain Research Station
Starting Date: 5/15/2025
Ending Date: 8/31/2025
Salary: $18-20/hour
Housing: Not included
Location: Fort Collins, CO

The Biodiversity and Disturbance Research group at Colorado State University and the Rocky Mountain Research Station is seeking 1 crew leader and 1 exceptional technicians for our summer 2025 field season. This study is focused on non-invasive sampling of birds and mammals (both bats and terrestrial species) using automated recorders during the summer and fall. We aim to increase our understanding of how wildlife communities are impacted by increasingly frequent and severe wildfires in the southern Rocky Mountains. Fieldwork will begin late May/early June, 2025, and continue through August 31, 2025. Flexibility for class schedules will be taken into consideration (if applicable), and there is a potential for additional employment through September depending on funding.

• College coursework in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science.
• Ability to safely hike and navigate off trail in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS.
• Ability to work safely in difficult outdoor conditions including during inclement weather.
• Ability to work well with others
• Past experience with data entry and attention to detail.
• Possess valid driver license and have ability to drive long hours on potentially hazardous mountain roads.
• Knowledge of native wildlife species of Colorado and Wyoming forests.
• Excellent communication skills.

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Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To apply, please email a single pdf document titled “firstname_lastname_WildlifeTechApp” with your resume/CV and a cover letter to leah.mctigue@colostate.edu. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the crew lead or technician position. Applications will be accepted until January 15th at 11:59 p.m. mountain time, and the supervisor will reach out in early February for interviews.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Monitoring wildlife through trail cameras and automated recording units (ARUs)
• Hiking 5-15 miles per day with a heavy (30-50lb) pack
• Occasional backpacking (1-2 nights) with a heavy pack (50-60lb)
• Extensive driving (up to 400 miles/week) on highways, county roads, and forest service roads
• Camping for up to 4 nights per week, either at a roadside campground or backcountry hike-in campground
• Data entry
• Tagging trail camera photographs by species