Bison Collaring Project Manager
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Position Summary
This short-term position will assist with planning and coordination of a new research project investigating movement, habitat selection, and disease risks of bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The individual will meet with relevant partners on a regular basis, assist with study design, and help organize fieldwork to perform GPS collaring.
Work Unit Description
The employee will be based in Fort Collins, CO in the Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department. They will engage in regular online and in-person meetings with National Parks Service, USGS, and USFWS personnel as part of the fieldwork planning process.
Application Deadline
Monday, November 9th, 2026
Essential Job Duties
Attending regular meetings, coordinating travel and fieldwork logistics, assisting with sampling design based on project objectives, ordering and organizing supplies.
Conditions of Employment
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to field sites, if required for assigned duties.
- Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions and in remote field settings.
- Must be able to safely handle field equipment and biological samples associated with bison research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in wildlife ecology or related field.
- Experience leading and organizing fieldwork involving GPS-tagged individuals or telemetry.
- Experience conducting spatial analyses of wildlife.
- Experience planning and coordinating travel to remote field sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders on wildlife issues.
- Experience in a leadership role in fieldwork settings
- Experience designing data-collection protocols, aligning diverse data streams, and performing data quality control.
Salary Range $25 - $35 /hour
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Background Check Policy Statement
- Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
- To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.
- Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
From CSU System's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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