WSU Temp – plant Ecology Technician – Job Summary
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Job Title: WSU Temp – Plant Ecology Technician
Department: biological Sciences
Location: Other Kansas Location (and Colorado – travel required)
Hire Type: Full Time (Temporary)
Pay: $16 per hour
Work Schedule: Typically 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Start times vary (5:00-7:00 am), ending around 1:00-3:00 pm, dependent on weather.
Job Summary: Assist with data collection for a research project investigating the impact of cattle grazing on conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grasslands in Kansas and Colorado.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collect vegetation data (structural data, species abundance, biomass) in field crews.
* Data entry and quality control.
* Equipment planning and maintenance.
* Hiking long distances with equipment.
* Driving to remote field sites.
Dates: Mid/late May to August 8th, 2025
Requirements:
* Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive on gravel/muddy roads.
* Availability for the entire field season (mid/late May – August 8th, 2025).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in biology/ecology.
* Plant identification experience (not required).
* Physical fitness for demanding fieldwork (heat, insects, etc.).
* Comfort working in remote rural settings.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
Benefits:
* Shared housing provided near field sites in Kansas (St. John) and Colorado (Las Animas or Lamar).
* Rental vehicles provided.
* Experience with plant identification, data collection, and large-scale ecological research.
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