Temporary Biological Science Research Technician Avian Data Collection

Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1:
Avian Data Collection

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Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.

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Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

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If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Aidan Place
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Department:
Forest Ecosystem & Society (FOR)

Classification

Title:

Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1:
Avian Data Collection

Appointment Type:
Temporary Staff

Job Location:

Blue River

Employment Category:
Temporary

This recruitment will fill three full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 positions for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). The positions will be located in Blue River, Oregon. This temporary position will assist staff at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest with temporary work for key long-term avian and microclimate research programs. The role involves a mix of field and office work and will be based at the Andrews Experimental Forest in Blue River, Oregon.

• Assist in the installation and retrieval of bioacoustics sensors. (20%)
• Conduct annual avian point count surveys to document long-term bird demography. (40%)
• Assist with data entry and quality control for avian datasets. Manually enter data from datasheets into Excel files using a specific format, and check data entry for errors. (20%)
• Assist in the collection of long-term forest microclimate data. (20%)
• Field work requires driving to/from and between field sites. All duties include working collaboratively with other members of the research team to contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment.

• Two years of college-level courses in a field of biological science; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Two years of college-level courses in a field of biological science; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming workplace environment for individuals…