American Southwest Ichthyological Researchers, LLC · Nationwide / location varies · posted today
American Southwest Ichthyological Researchers (ASIR, LLC) is a small business founded 30 years ago in Albuquerque, NM and dedicated to the study and conservation of native freshwater fishes. ASIR offers a unique suite of field, laboratory, and archival services; expert advice; assistance; or guidance to government agencies and private entities in need of fisheries or ichthyological research services. We (ASIR) want to hire (in Albuquerque, NM) Seasonal Fisheries Field Technicians to participate in fisheries research, including long-term early life history surveys, population monitoring of threatened and endangered species and remote detections of fishes in the San Juan River (NM and UT), Colorado River (Grand Canyon, AZ), Rio Grande (NM), and potentially other rivers in the American Southwest. JOB DUTIES: The position will require 2-4 overnight field trips per month (12-18 overnight field trips per field season) that are various durations from one night to two weeks, Drive to field locations durations of 1 to 6 hours, Conduct specimen and data collection using a variety of equipment and electronics, Maintenance, organization, and preparation of all equipment and supplies necessary for field work. Minimum Requirements: · Must have a valid Driver’s License that is DUI/DWI free and without serious moving violations within the last five years. · Ability to swim at least 100 yards, lift and carry 50 pounds uninterrupted for 100 feet, carry a 40-pound backpack for at least a mile, and hike on uneven and sometimes slippery terrain. · Must be comfortable working in aquatic environments, including wading in rivers, streams, and muddy backwaters. · Applicants with experience navigating whitewater in oar-frame rafts in large rivers will be given preference. This position requires a mature, physically strong individual who can maintain a positive attitude while spending long hours in the field sometimes under adverse conditions conducting research projects alone or as part of a team. The successful candidate must adhere to the highest ethical principles of science (NAS 2017), have well-developed interpersonal skills, be able to work safely in remote field locations for extended periods (up to two weeks), demonstrate problem solving skills, be able to follow and execute detailed instructions, exhibit multi-tasking abilities (i.e., working on multiple projects simultaneously), and show an ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of resource agency personnel (e.g., NGO stakeholders, tribal members, state and federal biologists, contracting agency personnel, and undergraduate/graduate students). Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be evaluated on abilities in the following principal areas: 1) physical fitness, 2) experience whitewater rafting, 3) experience field sampling for biological studies, 4) camping experience, 5) ability to work several consecutive long days (10-14 hours/day), 6) ability to lift and carry heavy gear long distances in adverse conditions, 7) clean driving record, 8) ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on paved and dirt/gravel roads (and tow a boat trailer is a plus). Salary: Commensurate with experience ($18.00 to $22.00/hour), and time and a half for any overtime. Merit based bonuses are possible. Closing date: Positions will remain open until candidates have been hired. Final selection of candidates is anticipated by the end of February 2027. Submit letter of interest and resume AS A SINGLE pdf FILE to: tyler_pilger@asirllc.com . References are not required at this time but will be requested (as necessary), at a later date. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (NAS ) 2017. Fostering Integrity in Research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/21896.
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