Natural Resources Job Board

The Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit and the Cline Lab at Montana State University are seeking three field technicians for the summer of 2025 to assist with data collection on blue-ribbon trout streams in Montana and bull trout introduction sites in Glacier National Park. Successful candidates will assist multiple graduate students leading collaborative research projects investigating mechanisms associated with trout population declines in SW Montana and bull trout introduction efforts in Glacier National Park. Field work will include electrofishing, fish trapping, fish tagging, creel surveys, otolith extraction, remote camera installation and maintenance, kayaking, and much more. Office and lab work may include otolith preparation and image processing, data entry, camera image validation, and answering phone calls. These positions are a phenomenal opportunity to gain experience in fisheries research and field work on world-class trout fisheries.

 

Suitable candidates will demonstrate an interest in fisheries research and be able to work in challenging conditions. Previous experience in fisheries or related fields will be considered. These positions will require living in Bozeman, MT or the surrounding area for the duration of the appointment. One of the technicians hired will spend part of the summer living in West Glacier, MT for field work in Glacier National Park (housing will be provided free of charge). 

 

Other requirements for one of the three positions include the ability to carry a 50lbs pack about 10 miles to field sites and being comfortable working and camping in grizzly bear habitat for up to 7 days.  The ability to operate an automobile at low visibility times (e.g., dawn, dusk) is required for all three positions. These positions are expected to have a starting date between March 1st and May 1st, 2025, but starting and ending dates are negotiable.