Santa Cruz Puma Project Field Researcher (Junior Specialist) Position overview Position title: Santa Cruz Puma Project Field Researcher (Junior Specialist) Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000.

Percent time:

Full-time (100%) Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.

Position duration:

Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window Open date:

August 24, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Chris Wilmers in the Environmental Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Santa Cruz Puma Project Field Researcher (Junior Specialist). The successful candidate will work independently in the field in the Santa Cruz Mountains assisting with puma capture and collaring, visiting GPS clusters for prey identification, conducting telemetry checks on collared pumas (including by using piloted drone telemetry), and various associated field research tasks. Applicants with detailed knowledge of the Santa Cruz Mountains and experience working with pumas are strongly encouraged to apply. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Environmental Studies :

https://envs.ucsc.edu/

Wilmers Lab :

https://wildlife.ucsc.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) BA or BS (or equivalent foreign degree) in Environmental Studies, Biology, or closely related field (e.g. Wildlife Management, Natural Resources). 2 years experience working on pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains Commercial drone piloting license Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

Apply link:

https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02134 Help contact: cwilmers@ucsc.edu About UC Santa Cruz As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

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is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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