[Pollinator] Position Announcement: Pollinator Field Technicians

[Erica Gustilo]

Position Announcement: Field Technician(s) in Bumble Bee Health and Plant-Pollinator Interactions at Mt. Rainier National Park

The Brosi Lab <https://brosilab.org/> at the University of Washington is seeking up to two field technicians to conduct bumble bee and plant-pollinator research at Mount Rainier National Park during the 2025 field season. Technicians will work alongside Brosi Lab graduate students, postdocs, and staff members to sample bumble bees, conduct plant-pollinator network sampling, process insect samples, identify plants and insects, and enter data. Most fieldwork will be conducted in teams of 2-3.

Technicians will live in shared field station housing near Mount Rainier National Park and will contribute to at least two projects in the park over the field season: one investigating the effects of tree encroachment on meadow wildflower and insect communities, and another investigating the effects of climate change on bumble bee distributions. Technicians will also have the opportunity to interface with an ongoing community science project in the park focused on plant and pollinator phenology (MeadoWatch <http://www.meadowatch.org/>), led by the Brosi Lab and the Hille Ris Lambers Lab (ETH Zürich). Opportunities may exist for an outstanding technician to conduct independent research and/or maintain continued involvement in some projects beyond the 2025 field season. 

Required Skills:
Ability to comfortably hike up to 10 miles per day on uneven and steep terrain at 5,000+ ft elevation in inclement weather while carrying loads of up to 40 lbs
Comfortable catching and handling stinging insects
No known allergies to bees or wasps
Ability to successfully work and live in close quarters with little privacy
Valid driver’s licence for at least 2 years with a safe driving record

Preferred Skills:
Plant and insect identification skills
Insect netting, sampling, and processing skills
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest subalpine plants
Interest in pollinator biology and/or plant biology and/or conservation
Coursework in biology, with additional preference for ecology-related coursework
Data collection and field research experience
Enthusiasm for working outdoors
Wilderness first aid experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization and record-keeping skills

Time Commitment and Duration: Approximately 40 hours per week from mid-late June through early-mid September. Exact dates will depend on snowmelt timing and pollinator phenology. Note that field days may vary in length (up to ~12 hours per day), but work will typically not exceed 40 hours per week.

Compensation: $4,000 stipend. Housing and fieldwork-related travel costs will be covered by the Brosi Lab. 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Erica Gustilo (gustiloe at uw.edu) by Monday, February 24th. Contact gustiloe at uw.edu with questions. 


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Erica Sarro Gustilo, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Science Foundation  
University of Washington

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