Wyoming

Position Title: Bumblebee Parasitology Field Technician

Organization: University of Wyoming 

Location: Wyoming

Position Overview: The Tronstad Lab with the University of Wyoming is seeking to hire a field technician to assist a graduate student on a project in locations across Wyoming. Bumblebees are critical ecosystem service providers but populations have declined. Little is known about bumblebee parasites in Wyoming and this project will gather the first foundational data on bumblebee parasites in the intermountain west. The technician will work full time for 5-8 weeks of field work with options for paid lab and office work. We will work with you to write a proposal for your own research project, which will pay your wages during the summer. This job requires car camping and hiking to visit remote sites. The summer research technician position allows you to collect the data for your project while learning about conservation field work and data collection with an active lab.

Duties:

• Ideate a research project in collaboration with PI and lab mentors; keep project organized and ask for help when needed
• Assist the PI with general tasks like packing a vehicle, campground set up and breakdown, and navigation during driving
• Collect specimens using traps and netting
• Follow data collection and measurement protocol to enter survey data for digital surveys
• Comply with safety protocols in the field (wearing bear spray, checking in)

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow directions and seek clarification
• Effective communication
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to car camp
• Walking and hiking
• Willingness to handle bees
• Currently a student

Start/End Dates:June 12 2024 – August 23 2024 (potential to extend)

Salary/Pay: $12-13/hour

Application Deadline: Apply by February 18, 2024

How to Apply: Email Amy Storey (PI) by February 18th. Send a resume or CV and explain why you are interested in this position.