Fisheries Field Technician - (Temporary)

Seeking several fish ecology technicians to assist with scientific field research investigating the movement patterns of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in a contemporary fragmented river in New Mexico using raft-based mobile PIT-tag antennas.

Primary tasks will include:

• Rowing a raft mounted with a PIT-tag antenna
• Identifying habitat features as PIT-tags are detected
• Using submersible and wand style PIT-tag antennas to detect PIT-tagged fish

Work hours will possibly be long and overtime will be required. There may be no time off during the field session. Housing and food will be provided for the duration of the field session. Technicians will be expected to help with cooking and shopping for meals, and general upkeep of the equipment. The field site is located on the Rio Grande ~1 hour south of Albuquerque, NM. There is internet and cell service at the field station.

• Applicants should have or be seeking a degree in a science-related field.
• Applicants must be comfortable in and on rivers.
• Applicants should be comfortable working and living in isolated areas for extended periods of time, on flowing rivers with 2 other individuals.
• Applicants are expected to have excellent communication skills and to be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Applicants are expected to navigate with a GPS and map.
• Experience with boats and working in rivers is preferred.
• Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Experience operating 4WD vehicles and hauling trailers on rocky, sandy, and muddy roads preferred.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Minimum $10, commensurate with experience

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must be able to walk several miles over rough, uneven terrain and in chest-deep rivers (waders are provided). Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 65 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

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