Bendire’s Thrasher Field Technician

New Mexico State University is hiring a Bendire’s Thrasher Field Technician in Lordsburg, NM, to assist a graduate student with research on Bendire’s thrasher ecology related to energy development. The role involves fieldwork from March to June 2025, including bird banding and telemetry. Candidates should have bird identification skills and experience in fieldwork. Compensation is $2400/month with housing provided. Applications are due by January 10, 2025.
• November 21, 2024
Employer: New Mexico State University

Location: Lordsburg, New Mexico

Country: United States

Last Date to Apply: 01/10/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

We are seeking 1 field technician to assist a graduate student with a study of breeding and movement ecology of Bendire’s thrasher in relation to energy development in Southwest New Mexico. This position is a great opportunity to work with a unique and extremely imperiled species in a beautiful location, with easy access to outdoor recreation and some of the best birding in the country.

Project Schedule:

Field work will be conducted from March 1 through June 30, 2025.

Compensation:

The pay rate for this position will be $2400/mo, and housing will be provided in Lordsburg, NM.

Responsibilities:

The technician will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of field work, specifically mist netting, banding, and radio tagging birds, relocating captured birds using radio telemetry, nest searching, and conducting point counts. The position will also involve setup and maintenance of Motus stations.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be proficient in Southwestern bird identification by both sight and sound. Previous experience with mist netting and banding, radio telemetry, and nest searching is strongly preferred. Applicants must have great attention to detail, and be able to accurately collect and enter data. In addition, applicants must be comfortable living in close quarters in a remote location, and working long hours in a hot, dry environment around rattlesnakes and other potentially hazardous wildlife. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

To Apply:

Send a single PDF to Alex Merchlinsky at amerch@nmsu.edu titled “LastName BETH Technician,” that includes:

● Cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the position

● Resume or CV

● Contact information for 3 references

Please also include your last name and “BETH Technician” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted through January 10, 2025, but applications will be reviewed as received and the position may be filled before the application deadline.