Northern Bobwhite Research Technician

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Position Number: G/R34940P

Working Title:

Northern Bobwhite Research Technician

Department:
Warnell-Research

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:

Advertised Salary:

Anticipated

Start Date:

12/01/2026

Posting Date: 10/16/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location of Vacancy:
Outside Georgia

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• Trapping quail (40% of time)
• Tracking quail (30% of time)
• Data entry (10% of time)
• Equipment maintenance (10% of time)
• Driving between sites (10% of time)

Seeking one Research Technician to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring, as well as other associated fieldwork, including point counts and operating acoustic recording devices, as part of larger experimental studies on private properties in North Central Kansas. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with Kansas DWP and private landowners.

Employees will be working with minimal supervision and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry and point counts is desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel and databases is desired. Applicants must be comfortable working in the dark and in areas where venomous snakes could be present. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs for brief periods and may be required to work in inclement weather.

Applicants should possess a degree…