RES TECHNICIAN - PAULI

Job Summary:

One field technician needed to assist with an ongoing small mammal trapping project in northern Wisconsin. Technician would be helping collect data for a long-term study looking at how small mammal communities are affected by forest management, forest structure, and seasonal influences. Animals will be captured using Sherman live traps and processed in the field. The data collected in this study will be used to inform forest management and understand how climate change is affecting small mammal communities in northern forests. The project is a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin, the US Forest Service, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Wisconsin DNR.
Responsibilities include:
Capturing and processing small mammals using Sherman live traps
Driving and navigating using 4wd vehicles
Collecting and maintaining data in the field and entering data daily
Cleaning/repairing traps

The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities:

Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision.

• 15% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
• 80% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
• 5% Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
Applicants must have a strong interest in wildlife ecology and be willing to work unconventional hours outdoors in all weather conditions, including intense heat and rain, while maintaining a positive attitude. Applicants must have experience handling small mammals and/or be willing to learn new techniques required to safely handle and process live animals in the field. Applicants should be comfortable hiking short/moderate distances with gear.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.