Avian Field Technician (Part-Time) (Temporary)

This position is expected to run from early to mid-January through early to mid-April 2026.

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• Conduct fieldwork, including travel to field sites and data collection following detailed protocols under supervision of the PI and lead graduate student. Primary responsibilities include removing birds from mist-nets, band, measure, and sexing and ageing birds, search for and remove attached ticks, and taking blood samples from the birds.
• Perform laboratory processing, following standardized protocols and storage of samples in freezers under supervision by PI and graduate student.
• Assist with data entry into Excel documents, maintaining detailed records in accordance with standards set by the supervisor. Provide routine and technical administrative support to research projects.
• Willingness to work in a team
  with a Ph.D student and undergraduate researchers.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Familiarity with identification of Southern Arizona avifauna

Environmental
Requirements:

• Must be
  comfortable working in rugged environments that can have either extreme cold or
  hot temperatures (weather in southern Arizona is highly variable in the winter
  depending on location. Temperatures can easily drop below freezing but at other
  times, especially later in the spring, can rise above 90+ F).

• High
  school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum
  of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and
  work experience.
• Demonstrable mist-netting/bird banding
  experience and competence (e.g. written statement from past supervisor, NABC Assistant certification, existing
  banding permit, etc.).
• Must currently reside in the Tucson area or be willing to relocate for the duration of the position.
• Ability to be punctual and arrive at carpooling locations in the early hours of the morning (often before 4:30 a.m.).
• Ability to have a flexible schedule (occasional work on Saturdays or other days of the week) in case of inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to
  the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience checking for and removing ticks from birds
  
• Experience collecting blood samples from songbirds