Urban Tick Surveillance System Coordinator
Eco-epidemiology Lab, Columbia University (Private) | https://ecoepidemiologylab.e3b.columbia.edu/
Details
Application Deadline:
08/31/2025
Published:
03/13/2025
Starting Date:
after 3/31/2025
Hours per Week:
35
Salary:
$22.50 per hour
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Location:
1200 AMSTERDAM AVE (NEW YORK, New York)
Description
The Eco-epidemiology Lab at Columbia University is looking for a project coordinator to help coordinate and maintain tick collections and wildlife cameras along an urbanization transect that spans across New York City, from Staten Island to Long Island! This project looks to develop a long-term Tick Urban Surveillance System across New York City through Long Island, NY.
What you will do:
- Coordinate the short-term and long-term goals of the NYC Tick Surveillance transect
- Collect ticks in the field across the transect sites
- Prepare field materials
- Help facilitate the work of tick-collection field teams of up to four personnel
- Deploy, check, and pull wildlife cameras during seasonal deployments
- Maintain inventory of field equipment
- Renew site permits annually
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Maintain organization of digital database of wildlife photos
- Develop various outreach activities
- Engage with stakeholders and maintain relationships
- Coordinate identification of wildlife images through both human efforts and artificial intelligence
- Assist with GIS work and generate maps and reports
What you will bring:
- Strong organizational skills
- A strong interest in urban disease, ecology, epidemiology, and/or the natural sciences
- Basic computer competence (Excel, Word, managing large datasets and files)
- Valid driver's license and willingness to drive to field sites within NYC and on Long Island
- GIS and R skills are a plus
- Ability to walk long distances on rough terrain, carrying field equipment, etc.
- Previous field experience is preferred but not required
This is a full-time, 1-year position with potential for renewal.
This position includes field work during summer fieldwork and deployment seasons. The successful candidate will be capable of working in challenging environmental conditions (e.g. rain, heat, overgrowth, steep slopes, fog, vector-infested habitat, etc.). During the summer months: work weeks will generally be M-F, but occasional weekend work may be required. Overnight stays near field sites on Long Island may also be required. Hotel or Airbnb accommodation will be provided. Daily hours may be irregular and may include weekend work, but weeks will not exceed 35 hours per week.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/ojn1wtXRbyuRXgwXA
Application review will begin March 2025 and will continue on a rolling basis.
Contact
Christopher Konowal
contact via the web posting is preferred (see Details section)