Ecological Research Technician

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain field experience regarding research, ecology and management in rangeland ecosystems?  The Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit with USDA-ARS will be hiring field research technicians for the summer of 2025.  The positions will be based in Fort Collins, CO, and involve daily travel to the Central Plains Experimental Range to collect vegetation and other ecological data from several experiments examining effects of cattle grazing management and native herbivores on rangeland dynamics.  Work will involve measurements requiring the ability to rapidly learn plant species identification in the shortgrass steppe, and ability to work long hours under highly variable weather conditions in a treeless landscape.  Additional qualifications include careful attention to detail when collecting repetitive measurements, positive attitude, sense of humor, coursework and field experience in ecological sciences, ability to work effectively as a member of a 4-7 person field team, and flexibility in work hours related to weather and experiment requirements.