Eastern Wild Turkey Research Technician: Fort Polk, LA and Nacogdoches, TX

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Agency

School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University

Location

Fort Polk, LA and Nacogdoches, TX

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

1900/month plus housing

Start Date

01/02/2023

Last Date to Apply

11/25/2022

Description

The School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University is seeking four (4) experienced field technicians to assist a research project evaluating Eastern wild turkey reproductive ecology in West Louisiana and East Texas. Field work is centered around Ft. Polk and adjacent public land. We are seeking three field technicians to help with data collection in Louisiana and one in Texas.

Primary responsibilities will include rocket net setup, turkey capture and handling, radio-telemetry, habitat sampling, nest investigation, and data management. Often this involves long days, long nights, and a flexible schedule. This will involve some teamwork and a lot of independent work.

The position will begin on January 2nd, 2023 to help with capture and nesting and will last for 6 months.

Salary for field technician will be $1900/month. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:
• Animal capture and tagging
• Radio telemetry and wildlife tracking
• Vegetation sampling
• Driving an ATV and trailer
• Cooperating with landowners and state agency personnel
• Working odd hours and a flexible schedule
• Working as a team and independently

Required Qualifications:
• B.S. in Biology or a related field or working to acquire a degree
• Valid U.S. license
• Driving a 4WD vehicle

Contact Person

Chad Argabright

Contact eMail

cargab1@lsu.edu

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