Waterfowl Research Technician (2 openings)

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We are seeking one technician and one crew leader to work as part of a team on a canvasback study from January April 2026. This is a collaborative project between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and several government partners.

Primary duties include: (1) capture and mark diving ducks and (2) collect and organize feather samples for isotopic analysis.

Most of the work will take place on or around Pools 13 and 19 on the Mississippi River with potential to also work in the Pacific and Atlantic Flyways waterfowl wing-bees and the UW-Stevens Point campus for brief periods of time.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing

• Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications

• Inspects and maintains equipment supplies inventory and facility spaces

• Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting

• Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests

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The Wildlife Ecology Discipline is in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ( and is one of the largest undergraduate wildlife programs in North America with more than 400 undergraduate students. The College of Natural Resources has approximately 1550 undergraduates 50 graduate students and over 130 faculty and staff. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Environment and Society Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.

Compensation:

Technician position: $15.00/hour

Crew lead position: $17.00/hour

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in wildlife ecology biology or related field and an interest in waterfowl ecology. Must have good communication skills and reliable data entry and note-taking skills. Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision. Experience capturing and banding waterfowl a plus.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 12/28/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in a single PDF format is preferred. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications experience and interest in the project

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Contact information for three professional references

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

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Name: Dr. Ben Sedinger

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.