Field Research TechnicianTemporary

Field Research TechnicianTemporary

Department:
Biology

Essential Functions:
The Biology Department at UNO seeks to hire two individuals to assist with field research in spring of 2026. The successful candidates will work with researchers who are conducting a study on bat migration and ecology in the Missouri River Corridor. Duties will include assisting with deploying and taking down mist nets and capturing and radiotracking bats.

Work Schedule:
Approximately 20 hrs. per week for 6 weeks

Additional Duties:
N/A

Required Qualifications:
Field research experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Rabies vaccination

Experience capturing and handling bats

Experience with GIS

Physical Demands:
General. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and us of hands

Work Environment:
This positions will require fieldwork. It can be expected that the employee will be working outside in varying temperature and humidity conditions while conducting fieldwork.

Salary:
$3,528. ($15/hr x 20 hrs/week x 6 weeks=$1,764. x 2 positions

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
2026T-00126

Open Date:
04/08/2026

Close Date:
06/07/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: