Job Description

Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one or two full-time seasonal (May – July) Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 positions for the College of Earth, Oceans, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Nevada and eastern California.

Participate as a member of Fleishman’s research group in seasonal, long-term field studies of responses of birds and plants to environmental change in the Great Basin. Position contributes to the objectives of the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, of which Fleishman is co-PI (via Colorado State University), and Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, of which OSU is a member. This position will work at various field sites throughout Nevada and eastern California.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
80%: Perform point counts of breeding birds in various locations throughout the Great Basin following standard protocols provided by supervisor (Fleishman). Drive vehicles to various field sites throughout the Great Basin. Work collaboratively with other members of the research team to contribute to a work environment that is safe, inclusive, and respectful for all team members.

20%: Measure attributes of vegetation following standard protocols provided by supervisor.
What We Require
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

What You Will Need
Two years of college-level courses in ecology, wildlife biology, or related disciplines; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience and proficiency in identification of western birds by sound and sight.
Ability to collect and maintain accurate, hard-copy data records.
Back country camping and driving experience.
Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment for team members from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience conducting point-counts of breeding birds in the western United States.
Experience measuring attributes of vegetation.
First aid/CPR certifications.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position requires regular walking and squatting; lifting research equipment up to 20 lbs.; frequent use of hands for fine-dexterity movement, grasping, reaching above shoulder level; bending and crouching; occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. with force; standing or sitting for long periods of time; ability to drive motor vehicles in inclement conditions; exposure to marked changes in temperature or humidity.

This position requires overnight backcountry camping in a wide variety of weather conditions.