Golden Eagle Research Technician Spring/Summer- Boise State University
Boise State University is hiring 2 field technicians to assist with golden eagle monitoring and research in southwestern Idaho.
March 16 2025- August 15 2025, $3000/month.
This position will be based out of Boise, Idaho and involves daily travel to field sites in an University vehicle. Housing is not provided.
Tasks:
-Monitor historical golden eagle territories for occupancy
-Search for and monitor golden eagle nests
-Assist with rappels into cliff nests to install nest cameras and to document the presence of parasites and disease
-Assist with measuring, bleeding and banding nestling golden eagles
-Apply chemical treatments to nest cliffs for parasites
-Accurately record data onto paper and electronic notebooks
-Review images from nest cameras
-Enter data
-Thoughtfully maintain field and lab equipment
-Follow safety procedures and practices
Required qualifications:
-Avian field experience (e.g. point counts, nest searching, banding)
-Outdoor rappelling and/or climbing experience
-Experience hiking long distances over rough and steep terrain, often carrying over 50lbs of equipment
-Good communication skills and a positive attitude
-Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills
-Able to follow directions and be flexible with work tasks and scheduling
-Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in extreme heat
-Valid driver’s license and exceptional 4WD driving skills
-Ability to responsibly and thoughtfully use and maintain field and lab equipment
-No criminal record, U.S. citizens only
Preferred qualifications
-Experience identifying North American raptors in flight
-Experience searching for cliff nesting raptors
-Wilderness first aid certification
-ATV operating experience
To apply please email Julie Heath at goea@boisestate.edu with a one page letter of interest that addresses all required and preferred qualifications, a maximum of a three page CV, and the contact information for 3 references by 13 Jan 2025.