Small Mammal Field Technician - Deer mouse-botfly evolutionary ecology The Velotta Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver (velottalab.com) is seeking to hire one seasonal field technician to assist with research on the evolutionary ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado in collaboration with Nathan Senner's lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by botfly parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season. The position will run from approximately May 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024 (5 months). Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.50/hour will be provided. Essential Functions Maintenance of a small mammal trapping grid. Capture, handling, and tagging of wild deer mice. Field physiology including respirometry (metabolic rate measurement). Field behavioral trials. Working in the plains and mountains in sometimes rugged terrain. Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Interest in mammalian ecology, field biology, physiology, species interactions, and/or related fields. Comfortable living and sleeping in close quarters with the team. Comfortable working at high elevations in sometimes rugged terrain. Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn fieldwork and research methods, and ability to work well on a team and independently in challenging physical conditions and sometimes stressful scenarios. Applicant must be adaptable, communicative, cooperative, and detail oriented. For more information and to apply, please visit this website: https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/497191/field-technician-velotta-lab Jonathan Velotta Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Denver 2101 E Wesley Ave Denver, CO 80210 Office: SGM 280 Twitter: @JonVelotta velottalab.com he/him Jonathan Velotta (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)