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Title: Northern Bobwhite Field Research Technician Location: Livingston, TX (fieldwork located 15 miles north of Livingston) Job Category: Temporary Salary: $15 per hour, free housing with internet and utilities provided. Benefits include standard health, dental, and life subject to employee contributions and Tall Timbers policy. Website: https://talltimbers.org/ Start Date: January 4, 2027 Last Day to Apply: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Position Summary: The Western Pineywoods Quail Program (WPQP) is a regional program of the Tall Timbers Game Bird Program, based in eastern Texas. Tall Timbers is considered the birthplace of Fire Ecology and the preeminent research organization for bobwhite quail research in the nation. Specific Duties: The primary responsibilities of the Technician position are to assist the Western Pineywoods Quail Program (WPQP) bobwhite translocation research near Livingston, Texas. Primary job duties are inter- and intra-state bobwhite translocation, radio telemetry (for nest searches, survival, and movement), camera trapping, acoustic monitoring, and other associated duties as assigned. Ancillary opportunities may also be available such as participating in landowner consultation visits, prescribed fire, participating in partner research projects, fundraisers, etc. The environmental conditions of the study site will range from cold (30F) in the winter, to humid and hot (105F) during the summer. You should expect relatively extreme conditions and be prepared for them with appropriate field attire. This position is an 11-month position and it is imperative the applicant is dedicated and committed to this entire tenure. Qualifications: Applicants should be highly motivated with an ability to work independently as well as interact with team members and various stakeholders. • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. • B.S. in wildlife or a closely related field, or pursuit of such credentials, is preferred. • Experience with the above field techniques as well as operation of ATVs/UTVs is preferred. To Apply: Interested candidates should email their resume/CV, brief cover letter, and 3 references in a single PDF to Mr. Vonderschmidt. Contact Person: Adam Vonderschmidt, WPQP Biologist Contact Phone: 469-667-4639 Contact e-mail: avonderschmidt@talltimbers.org (preferred method of contact)
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