Bat Research Technician

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Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,... are you ready?

Support Southeast Bat Hub's bat ecology research in the field and lab through a variety of monitoring methods, data processing, geospatial analyses, reporting, and contributions to the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat). Communicate and collaborate with Hub coordinator, principal investigators, current and potential partners, sub-contractors, and the public. Other duties as assigned.

• 55% - Essential - Manage and process data from an assortment of bat survey methods, primarily acoustic sampling, and implement rigorous data quality assurance/quality control measures. Utilize open-source and internally developed scripts and software, report bugs and requests for additional features, and assist with further development of tools primarily in Python and R programming languages. Update and create GIS maps and products and perform basic spatial analyses.
• 20% - Essential - Regularly cooperate with Hub coordinator and principal investigators to manage multiple, simultaneous projects. Effectively communicate with current and potential federal, tribal, state, and NGO partners, sub-contractors, and the public.
• 20% - Essential - Maintain and deploy bat survey equipment and perform a variety of bat field surveys (acoustic, roost counts, mist-netting, radio telemetry tagging and tracking, etc.) and vegetation identification and assessments, which will include some overnight travel.
• 5% - Essential - Assist with statistical analyses, report writing, website publications and updates, and professional presentations and outreach events (virtual and in-person).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Animal husbandry, agriculture, or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Work Experience:
  
  2+ years related experience.

• Education:
  
  Master's Degree in Wildlife ecology or related field.
• Work Experience:
  
  4+ years wildlife ecology, biology, natural resources, data science.
• Rabies pre‑exposure prophylaxis or willingness to obtain it (cost will be covered).
• Current USFWS permit to capture and handle bats would be a major bonus.

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

No supervisory duties.

No budget responsibilities.

• 25% - Stand for prolonged period
• 25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• 25% - Walk or move about
• 25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
• 25% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• 25% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• 30% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 100% - Recognize or inspect visually
• 25% - Move, transport, raise or lower
• 75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

• 15% - Exposure to heat or cold
• 5% - Exposure to dust/fumes
• 10% - Wet or humid
• 10% - Noise
• 10% - Mechanical hazards
• 15% - Radiant energy hazards
• 25% - Overnight Travel

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $24
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

February 27, 2026

Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for…