Employer Purdue University - Forestry and Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Start Date: June 16, 2025End Date: August 15, 2025 with possible extensionA technician is needed to assist with Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) releases and field surveys near Corydon, Indiana. One ~2-month appointment with the possibility of extension is being sought. The initial appointment will start in mid June and last through mid August but could extend into early-mid October. The primary responsibility of the technician will be to assist the field coordinator with Eastern Hellbender releases, release monitoring, larval surveys and habitat supplementation. Surveys will involve kayaking, lifting heavy rocks (>80 lbs), and snorkeling. 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. If extended into October, the primary duties will shift to nest searches and radio-telemetry. This will require extended periods of time snorkeling in cold water, out-of-state travel, and long drives. Housing (camper) is provided in O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana. - 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, kayak, and lift heavy objects. - 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 snorkelswill 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. To apply: Deadline: May 2, 2025 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 – 2025.”Contact Person: Nick BurgmeierContact Phone: 812-767-0057Contact email: nburgmei@purdue.edu*Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.* Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Near Corydon, Indiana Salary: $15.00/hr Application Deadline: Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00pm
