Field Research Tech/Life Sci

About the position Responsibilities • Collect ancillary ecological data for vegetation community plots. • Work with an experienced NHNM botanist. • Spend long days in the field and camp in rustic conditions. • Travel to field sites, spending up to a week at a time at locations outside of Albuquerque. Requirements • Vocational-Technical Training directly related to Life Sciences field. • At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties specified. • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Nice-to-haves • Experience conducting scientific surveys/data collection in the field. • Flexibility around late summer and early fall field work schedule. • Availability to work out of town for up to a week at a time. • Experience doing natural resources and biological inventory including field measurement and recording of vegetation data. • Experience collecting related ancillary data and using ancillary field equipment such as GPS unit, camera, range finder, clinometer, compass, etc. • Ability to follow an established data collection protocol. • Skills and experience using geographic information systems (GIS) and maps to orient in the field. • Current Wilderness First Aid or First Responder training. • An interest in gaining valuable field research experience in vegetation ecology. • A completed baccalaureate degree in a related field (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, etc.) Benefits • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs Apply tot his job Apply To this Job