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FIELD RESEARCHER 2 Department SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Hiring Pay Scale $28.07 - $33.12 / Hour Worksite Other Appointment Type Contract Appointment Percent 100% Union Uncovered Total Openings 1 Work Schedule Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon - Fri #135342 San Clemente Island Lead Field Researcher Filing Deadline: Tue 6/3/2025 Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a 100% Contract position for 10 months with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status. Description We are seeking a Lead Field Researcher to manage the ongoing Argentine Ant Eradication program on San Clemente Island (SCI), a Naval Installation on the southernmost of California's Channel Islands, from June 2025 to March 2026. All fieldwork will be conducted on SCI, which is owned and operated by the US Navy. The island is home to a large number of endemic and rare plant, animal, and bird species, with an extensive community of biologists, archaeologists, and researchers. The incumbents will collaborate frequently with other crew members, members of the Natural Resources Office (NRO), and Navy members. The incumbent will undergo training from previous Lead Field Researcher and work under indirect supervision of the Principle Investigator to lead a team of three technicians measuring the efficacy and conservation gains of Argentine ant eradication and implement eradication protocols in wildland areas. Daily fieldwork will include mapping the boundaries of Argentine ant infestations, coordinating helicopter-assisted pesticide treatments, and conducting post-treatment monitoring. This position involves strenuous fieldwork that includes hiking rugged cactus and canyon terrain while mapping and treating Argentine ant infestations. Lead will receive training in operating forklifts alongside technicians to perform helicopter-assisted treatments. They will gain valuable experience with managing a large-scale conservation oriented project, while working and living on the biologically and topographically diverse San Clemente Island. ~ Room and basic board will be provided while on San Clemente Island. ~ Transportation via plane from Naval Air Station North Island Coronado to SCI will be provided. The work schedule will be 5 days on island and 2 days off, mainly working Thursday to Monday for the duration of the field season, June to October. ~ Remote work including writing an end of season report and organizing next season will occur from November to March. ~ This is a Contract position at 100% time, 40 hours a week, with the possibility of extension based on project and department needs. ~ Training for all certifications can be completed at the start of the field season. Qualifications$300 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!! Looking to make some extra cash in your spare time? Tried the food delivery or rideshare gigs but tired of them taking most of the money? Come work for Dominos! We pioneered food delivery & in the past 60 plus years have prett Delivery Driver, Delivery...
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