Grassland Bird Nest Technicians

Assist a research team studying grassland bird responses to cattle grazing in CRP grasslands in central Kansas, late spring-summer 2026.  Technicians will search for and monitor nests ~May 25 – July 31 and assist with vegetation structural measures.                    

Qualifications:  Academic training in biology / ecology / natural resources.  Applicants will ideally have previous nest searching and monitoring experience, though other demonstrated field skills will be considered.  Applicants must be able to work independently and with a team, be cordial to landowners, and be tolerant of hot weather, physical labor, early starts, long hours, living in close quarters with other technicians in rural areas, and be able to transport themselves to/from the field station residence in central Kansas for the start/end of work.  At least one technician must be 21 years of age/older and have a valid driver’s license for driving a rented field vehicle.