Northern Bobwhite Field Research Technician
Tall Timbers Research, Inc. (Private) | https://talltimbers.org/
Details
Posting:
Application Deadline:
07/01/2025
Published:
05/28/2025
Starting Date:
before 7/1/2025
Ending Date:
11/30/2025
Hours per Week:
40 - 60
Salary:
starting at $15 per hour
Education Required:
Some Undergraduate
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Livingston, Texas
Description
Title: Northern Bobwhite Field Research Technician
Location: Livingston, TX (fieldwork located 15 miles north of Livingston)
Job Category: Temporary
Salary: $15 per hour (overtime = time and a half), free housing with internet and utilities provided. Benefits include standard health, dental, and life subject to employee contributions and Tall Timbers policy.
Website: https://talltimbers.org/
Start Date: As soon as possible; preferably before July 1, 2025
Last Day to Apply: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Position Summary: The Western Pineywoods Quail Program (WPQP) is a regional program of the Tall Timbers Game Bird Program, based in eastern Texas. Tall Timbers is considered the birthplace of Fire Ecology and the preeminent research organization for bobwhite quail research in the nation.
Specific Duties: The primary responsibilities of the Technician position are to assist the Western Pineywoods Quail Program (WPQP) bobwhite translocation research near Livingston, Texas. Primary job duties are to conduct radio telemetry, small mammal surveys, camera trapping, acoustic monitoring, and other associated duties as assigned. Ancillary opportunities may also be available such as participating in landowner consultation visits, prescribed fire, etc. The environmental conditions of the study site will range from cold (40F) in the fall, to humid and hot (105F) during the summer. You should expect relatively extreme conditions and be prepared for them with appropriate field attire. This position is an 6-month position for immediate hire.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be highly motivated with an ability to work independently as well as interact with team members and various stakeholders.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
- B.S. in wildlife or a closely related field, or pursuit of such credentials, is preferred.
- Experience with the above field techniques as well as operation of ATVs/UTVs is preferred.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume/CV, brief cover letter, and 3 references in a single PDF to Dr. Kubecka. In the cover letter, please state the earliest date at which you could start in the position.
Contact Person: Dr. Brad Kubecka, WPQP Director
Contact Phone: 979-702-9681
Contact e-mail: bkubecka@talltimbers.org (preferred method of contact)
Contact
Bradley Kubecka
bkubecka@talltimbers.org (preferred contact method)