A full-time technician position is available to assist on a field- and laboratory- based research project that is designed to help the Ohio Division of Wildlife understand the impact of stocked Blue Catfish on resident sport fish populations. This project requires extensive field sampling during spring through fall in reservoirs around Ohio. Laboratory and computer work (e.g., fish dissections, diet processing, data entry and plotting) will occur when not in the field. Fieldwork will entail collecting habitat information and fish using a variety of tools, including gillnets, boat-mounted electrofishing, and hoop-nets. Laboratory and computer work will be done using programs such as Microsoft Office and R. Training will be provided.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field is required at the time of the start date.

Required Qualifications

One year of experience in Ecology is required.

The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

The pay range for this job profile is $13.89 - $18.51. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.