[OHIOBWG] FW: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Summer 2018

[Titchenell, Marne]

And another one!

[The Ohio State University]
Marne A. Titchenell

Wildlife Program Specialist

Ohio State University Extension
School of Environment and Natural Resources
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

614-292-0402  Office
titchenell.4 at osu.edu<mailto:titchenell.4 at osu.edu>

woodlandstewards.osu.edu<http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/>




Field Technician (8 week term) job description:
The Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation at Indiana State University is recruiting two (2) Field Technicians to aid in an 8 week study of bats in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Research will involve mistnet surveys to capture bats, use of radio telemetry to track bats to their day-roosts, use of radio telemetry to asses foraging areas, measuring habitat characteristics around roosts, and deploying bat detectors to record bat calls in remote forested areas in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The technician will work closely with a graduate student to gain familiarity with the study area and survey techniques. On a daily basis, the technician will work with 2 other technicians and the graduate student to accomplish project objectives (capture, tracking, veg plots). The principal investigator will be present for capture surveys. Duties will also include driving (4WD field vehicle will be provided, personal vehicle mileage will be reimbursed), hiking long distances in mountainous terrain (up to 10 miles/day), carrying heavy equipment, data entry, and data management. Housing will be provided (in Harrogate, TN or Middlesboro, KY), but over-night camping may occasionally be required.

Location
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The nearest major cities are Middlesboro, KY and Harrogate, TN.

Salary
These are temporary, full-time positions. Pay is $337.50/week for 8 weeks, beginning 29 May 2018. Housing and field vehicle will be provided. Use of personal vehicle may be required occasionally (with mileage reimbursement). Indiana State University will not pay for relocation costs (moving expenses).

Qualifications
Required: Progress towards a B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Biology or other related field. This is a good position for a current freshman, sophomore, or junior with limited field experience, but a strong interest in bat research. It is imperative that you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be in good physical condition. It is also critical that you are detail oriented and have experience collecting data for research studies. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass driving record check.

Desired: Experience navigating using GPS and topographic maps. Applicants who have experience handling animals, particularly bats, will be given priority.
Application process: To apply for this position, send CV, cover letter, and names of three professional references as one pdf file to James Cox at cugabats at gmail.com<mailto:cugabats at gmail.com>. Applications are due by March 16th, but review of applications will begin immediately. In the subject line of your email, please include “Cumberland Gap Bat Technician.”

Indiana State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or veteran status.  In line with its commitment to equal opportunity, the University will recruit, hire, promote, education, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications meeting established criteria.

General Info
Project area: Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

Target species: Myotis sodalis, Myotis septentrionalis, Myotis lucifugus, Perimyotis subflavus, and Myotis leibii

Research methods: mist netting, radio telemetry to discern roost and foraging habitats, acoustic monitoring  Research time frame: May 15th through August 7th (Graduate Student), May 29th through July 24th (Field Technicians)

Other info: Crew will consist of Principal Investigator, Graduate Student, Technician (12 week term), and 2 Assistant Technicians (8 week term). Field housing will be provided. As usual with bat research, the following working conditions apply: atypical work hours (late nights are the norm, but there’s day work, too), strenuous work such as hiking with up to 50 pound pack/equipment often in  mountainous or uneven terrain, the normally-expected amount of risk involved with working in a rugged environment (mountains, cliffs, streams) with natural wildlife (poison ivy, ticks, bears, snakes, etc.) and handling wild animals (bats, and potentially birds and flying squirrels).

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