Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

We are looking to hire a qualified wildlife technician to assist a graduate student conducting a study looking into the impacts of epizootic hemorrhagic disease on white-tailed deer. This candidate will a) assist in the deployment and management of camera traps across southeast Indiana, b) work independently to check/manage camera traps as needed and c) manage and analyze large amounts of image data. This project is funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and part of a cooperative effort with Michigan State University, Purdue University and Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

This position comes with no health benefits. Housing will be provided.

This position will run from Mid-August 2025 to Mid-February 2026.

• Comfortable engaging with the public (required)
• Ability to work independently in the field (required)
• Ability to carry heavy equipment over challenging terrain (required)
• Ability to work long or irregular hours outside in relatively rough terrain (required)
• Able to work in buggy, hot, otherwise adverse natural environments (required)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving skills (required)

Desired Qualifications

• A high degree of professionalism (self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Camera trap experience (preferred)
• Image tagging experience (preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Work Hours

based on weather and movement

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

Summary of Physical Demands

Long days walking on uneven terrain, lifting cutting brush