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Wild Turkey Field Technicians – Illinois
Agency
Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Location
Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA (statewide)
Job Category
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary
$18.00/hour, maximum 37.5 hours/week
Start Date
1/15/2026
Last Date to Apply
10/03/25
Website
https://peaselab.com/
Description
The PEASE Lab at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) is hiring four field technicians to assist with the Wild Turkey Nesting Phenology and Gobbling Chronology projects in Illinois from January through July of 2026:
· Turkey Tagging Technician (3)
· Turkey Acoustic Monitoring Technician (1)
Position Summary:
Turkey Tagging Technician
The technicians will be expected to trap and tag turkey in the late winter and monitor and collect data on tagged turkey through the end of the field season. Work hours will vary (early morning trapping in winter, some potentially long days in spring and summer).
This position does not require previous trapping experience, however familiarity with game bird trapping is a plus. Housing is provided, and the technician will be expected to perform most responsibilities independently with occasional assistance from the master’s students. Travel is required for this position; however, work vehicles will be provided.
Responsibilities include:
· Trapping, handling, and fitting turkeys with GPS backpacks and leg bands
· Tracking tagged turkeys via telemetry throughout the nesting and brooding seasons
· Habitat/Forestry Surveys
· Record and enter data
· Maintaining/organizing field house and equipment for the duration of the position.
· Assisting master’s students in both Jo Daviess County (Northern Illinois) and Carbondale (Southern Illinois) as needed.
Qualifications
· Ability to hike long distances in potentially harsh conditions (snow, cold, icy, hilly terrain, etc.)
· Ability to carry and move equipment
· Ability to navigate using GPS coordinates
· Ability to work both independently and as a team.
· Strong communication skills
· Valid driver’s license
Turkey Acoustic Monitoring Technician
This position will include all the responsibilities of the Turkey Tagging Technician role, in addition to assisting with the Gobbling Chronology project. Specific duties include deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of autonomous recording units across Illinois, as well as processing the resulting acoustic data.
The position does not require previous experience with deployment/retrieval of ARU’s. Housing is not provided for the entire duration of the position, but we will work with you to find housing solutions.
The technician will be expected to perform most responsibilities independently and with assistance from the master’s students. Travel is required for this position; however, vehicles will be provided.
Responsibilities Include:
· Assisting with ARU deployment, maintenance, and retrieval
· Cleaning and sanitizing equipment upon arrival
· Uploading data to external hard drives/cloud storage provided
· Data processing including manual review of sound recordings
· Turkey Tagging Technician responsibilities when needed
Qualifications
· Ability to hike long distances in potentially harsh conditions (snow, cold, icy, hilly terrain, etc.)
· Ability to navigate using GPS coordinates
· Ability to carry and move equipment (i.e. ARU’s, net blasters)
· Ability to work both independently and as a team.
· Strong communication skills
· Valid driver’s license
To apply, please email a brief cover letter, CV, and three references to lucille.cheeley@siu.edu with the subject line “Wild Turkey Technician Application.” Applicants may apply for one or both positions. Please specify your position preference in your cover letter and/or email body. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.
Contact Person:
Lucy Cheeley
Contact Email
lucille.cheeley@siu.edu
Posted 9/16/25
Internship Opportunity at Mote Marine Lab, Sarasota FL
Are you passionate about marine science and ready to dive into real-world coral research and conservation efforts? Mote Marine Laboratory's Science and Education Aquarium's (Mote SEA) Coral Workforce Development Lab is seeking a driven and enthusiastic intern to be part of our cutting-edge Coral Health and Disease Program & International Coral Gene Bank team.
This immersive, 12 week long hands-on experience offers the chance to work side-by-side with Mote scientists as we develop the best methods for coral propagation and gene banking. As an intern, you’ll assist in advancing coral production through research focused on refining aquaculture techniques and developing species-specific care protocols. From coral husbandry and data collection to experimental planning, you’ll gain meaningful, career-building experience in the world of marine science.
This full-time internship runs from early to mid-October through mid-January and is based at the Mote SEA Coral Workforce Development Lab in Sarasota, FL. Weekend availability is required as part of the regular schedule. A $3,750 stipend is provided to help offset cost of living expenses during this internship. While prior experience in coral or animal husbandry is a plus, a strong work ethic, curiosity, and commitment to conservation are what matter most.
Take the plunge—join us in building the future of coral reefs.
Internship Description: Coral Health & Disease Research Internship | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (https://mote.org/internships/college/coral-health-disease-sarasota/)
Application link: College Intern Applicants - Mote Marine Laboratory (https://mote.smapply.org/prog/collegeinternship/)
Please email: Ayi Ajavon (aajavon@mote.org) for questions
Erinn Muller, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research
Senior Scientist
Coral Health and Disease Program Manager
Director of Mote's International Coral Gene Bank
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Posted 8/26/25
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