Student Technician; Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position; BUMP

Position: Student Technician; Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position (BUMP)
Location: Alpine

Job Title

Student Technician;
Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Position (BUMP)

Location

Alpine

Department

Borderlands Research Institute

Job No

G99420

Posting Date

10/07/2025

Until Filled

Yes

Salary

$10/hr for up to 19 hours per week

Staffing Reason

Institutional

Required Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a
  
  B.Sc. in a natural resource-related program.
• Ability to use a personal computer for basic reporting, documentation, and developing presentations.
• Strong work ethic.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to present findings at Sul Ross State University and at least 1 wildlife related conference.
• GPA of 2.5.
• Dedication of up to 19 hrs/week to research project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist graduate students with research projects in the field and/or lab.
• Major focuses are Big Game, Conservation Biology, Game Birds, and Habitat.
• Deploy and monitor field equipment (nets, traps, fences, meters, cameras, recording devices, arrays, etc.) associated with research.
• Handle captured wildlife.
• Conduct habitat management activities related to research.
• Conduct various wildlife, vegetative, soil, and hydrological surveys.
• Work in the Department greenhouse.
• Collect, compile, organize, inventory, and analyze various collections, photos, and data.
• Keep track of time worked and report it monthly.
• Take care of equipment and vehicles as you use them.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants

• 1-page cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial academic transcript
• 1 letter of recommendation

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Background Check

Yes

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

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