Successful applicants will assist a research team studying grassland bird responses to cattle grazing in CRP grasslands in central Kansas, late spring-summer 2025.  Technicians will search for and monitor nests ~May 19 - July 25 and also assist with vegetation structural measures.                    

Qualifications:  Academic training in biology / ecology / natural resources.  Applicants will ideally have previous nest searching and monitoring experience, though other demonstrated field skills will be considered.  Applicants must be able to work independently and with a team, be cordial to landowners, and be tolerant of hot weather, physical labor, early starts, long hours, 6-day work weeks, living in close quarters with other technicians in rural areas, and be able to transport themselves to field station residence in central Kansas for the start of work.  At least one technician must be >21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license for driving a rental vehicle.