Seasonal Field Technician - Montana State University

Seasonal Field Technician

• Montana State University Montana State University Bozeman, Montana Job Type Temporary Salary $16
• $18 per hour Deadline Jun 01, 2026 Min. Experience 0
• 1 year The Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit is seeking a full-time field technician for the summer of 2026 to assist with data collection on blue-ribbon trout streams in southwest Montana.

The technician will contribute to an ongoing collaborative research project focused on quantifying the recreational use of southwest Montana rivers. Field work requires substantial driving and will include remote camera installation and maintenance, and occasional creel surveys. The technician may also have an opportunity to assist with data management and analysis, electrofishing, and/or angling surveys depending on interest or need. This position is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in fisheries and natural resource management research and field work on world-class trout fisheries. Suitable candidates should demonstrate an interest in fisheries, natural resource management, and/or data collection. We will also consider exceptional candidates without prior experience in these fields as this is a great opportunity to learn about fisheries and natural resource management research. The technician must live in Bozeman, MT or the surrounding area for the duration of the appointment and must be able to operate an automobile at low visibility times (e.g., dawn, dusk). How To Apply To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for 2-3 references in a single .pdf document titled "Firstname_Lastname.pdf" (e.g., Bonnie_Dana.pdf) to Bonnie Dana (bonnie.dana@montana.edu). Application materials must be received by May 1st for full consideration, but the application period will remain open until the position is filled.