Description
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Temporary Gastropod Field Technician located in Logan County, WV. We are hiring a summer field technician to assist on a project related to habitat management and gastropods. The technician will help a graduate student set up monitoring plots, collect data on snail abundance, perform species identification of snails, and assist with data entry and equipment upkeep.
What You'll Do
Monitoring plot set up: 20% of time
Gastropod abundance data collection: 50% of time
Gastropod species identification: 15% of time
Data entry and organization: 10% of time
Equipment upkeep: 5% of time
Pay Grade: 10
Length of Assignment: 4.5 Months
Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Qualifications
Associate's degree or coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field
0-6 months of experience involving:
Basic gastropod species identification or experience using a dichotomous key (preferred)
Ability to work both independently and part of a team
Good communication skills
Ability to work in harsh weather conditions and in difficult terrain
Basic knowledge of data entry in Excel
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Requirements
Valid driver's license.
About WVU
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West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting:Mar 25, 2026
Posting Classification:Temporary
Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible:No
Schedule:Full-time
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.