We are hiring a 1-year, salaried and benefitted avian research and
lab technician to support our NSF-funded research on the evolutionary
ecology and eco-physiology of giant hummingbirds in the Andes. This is
a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. The candidate
will be based in the lab of Dr. Jessie Williamson in the Department
of Zoology & Physiology at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY
(https://www.jessiewilliamson.com/).

Position flyer available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ozhdem7Rlb3XlCvJ0kXdci7L1x4o65tk/view

What the candidate will do:
- Supervise wet lab work & coordinate fieldwork
- Refine molecular assays for field conditions
- Collect data from hummingbirds in the Peruvian Andes
- Analyze and interpret data
- Train students & early career researchers

What the candidate will gain:
- Expertise in lab & field techniques relevant to many life
  sciences fields
- Experience supervising field teams in remote locations
- Opportunities to tailor projects and develop publications
- Mentorship, professional development, and interdisciplinary networking
- Support from an engaged team of collaborative, integrative scientists
- Competitive salary with full benefits

Qualifications: B.A./B.S. in life sciences (M.S. preferred), 1+
years of experience supervising lab and/or field teams, fieldwork &
bird handling experience, enthusiasm for creative problem-solving, and
positive attitude. Spanish speaking and writing skills and ability to
drive manual transmission (stick shift) strongly preferred.

To apply, visit: https://tinyurl.com/williamsonresearchtech. The position
will remain open until filled with a best consideration date of November
1st, 2025. Start date is ~January 2026.

For questions about this position, please contact
me at: jessie.williamson@uwyo.edu. Information about
the position is also available on my lab's website:
https://www.jessiewilliamson.com/opportunities.

jessie.williamson@uwyo.edu

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