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Field Research Assistant, First Nations Engagement

Position Number: 6139193
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Field Research Assistant, First Nations Engagement

Requisition Number: 63443
Location: Yukon Canada
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 15-Apr-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology invites applications for a Field Research Assistant, First Nations Engagement!
This position will involve fieldwork with red squirrels in the Yukon Territory of Canada. The successful candidate will live and work with our field crew in a remote field camp in the Yukon Territory. Fieldwork will involve long days and physical exertion. Fieldwork will include hiking, live trapping and handling of squirrels, behavioral observations, data entry and data checking/cleaning. Crew members will also be required to help with camp chores (cooking, cleaning, maintenance) on a rotational basis.
In addition, the position requires engagement with the local First Nations community and government. This will require informal and formal meetings, relationship building and engagement in social gatherings. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms. Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty. In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful applicant will work as part of a team of field researchers studying red squirrels. In addition, the candidate will build relationships with local First Nations to better understand their research interests and community needs.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

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What We Require

This position requires field experience with biological research, extensive experience communicating with Indigenous communities and a deep understanding of First Nations history and culture.
The position also requires hard work, humility and the ability to actively engage in challenging conversations.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV
Cover Letter

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until April 15th, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Field-Research-Assistant-First-Nations-Engagement/63443