Deadline: Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Purdue University Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Indiana Location Detail: Corydon, Indiana Job Description: A technician is needed to assist with field surveys for Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) near Corydon, Indiana. One ~1.5-month appointment is being sought. The appointment will start in early July and last through -mid-late August. The primary responsibility of the technician will be to assist the field coordinator with Eastern Hellbender habitat surveys, Hellbender releases, release monitoring, and nest searches. Surveys will involve kayaking, lifting heavy rocks (>60 lbs), and snorkeling or using surface-supplied air (Hookah) in water up to 7 ft deep to locate nests for captive-rearing. Additional work will include water quality monitoring, macroinvertebrate surveys, and the attendance of outreach and education events. Some out-of-state travel and camping will be required. Qualifications: - A background in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, natural resources, or related discipline is required. - The ability to swim and a complete comfort with water and full submersion is required. - Applicants must be willing to work with or near amphibians, reptiles (including snakes), and possibly other wildlife. - Previous animal handling, especially amphibians, experience is preferred. - Applicants must be physically fit and willing to hike, swim, camp, and kayak. - A valid U.S. driver's license is required. - Applicants must be willing to work long hours in sometimes unpleasant conditions (i.e., hot, cold, rainy). - Applicants must be comfortable working extended hours in cold water. Wetsuits and snorkels will be provided. Any accessories (e.g., neoprene socks, neoprene rash guards, water shoes) will not. Camping gear will not be provided. - Applicants must be comfortable living in cramped quarters possibly with other individuals. Miscellaneous: Duration: July 10 – August 31, 2023. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible within those months. Housing (camper) is provided in O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana. Salary: $15.00/hr How to Apply: Deadline: May 26, 2023 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply quickly! Please send a resume, at least two references, and a brief email describing your interest in the position to Nick Burgmeier. Please use the subject line, “Purdue Hellbender Technician Position – 2023.” Contact Person: Nick Burgmeier Contact Phone: 812-767-0057 Contact email: nburgmei@purdue.edu *Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.*
