WHO WE ARE

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Bat Sensory Ecology Research Technician to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery – a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $20,250 for 6 months of work. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: In the field, with the potential for remote work.

SUMMARY

The person hired for this position will help with field research and data analysis for a Department of Energy funded project investigating potential visual cues that attract bats to wind turbines.
Field research for this position will start in mid-September and last approximately one month. During this time the researcher will be camping in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California.
The cost of travel to the field site and camping fees will be covered by the grant.
The remaining work will be conducted in the Sensory and Movement Ecology Lab, run by Dr. Aaron Corcoran from October 2025 through February 2026. There is the possibility for this portion of the work to be conducted remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in Biology or closely related field is required.
• A master’s degree in biology or related field is preferred.
• Field biology experience working in challenging conditions is preferred.
• Experience with camera equipment and/or video analysis is preferred.
• Experience with computer coding and data analysis is preferred.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Setting up and monitoring audio and video equipment that are part of multiple ongoing experiments.
• Working at night, as late as until 2-4am, depending on the night and conditions.
• Working in challenging conditions.
• Walking/hiking back and forth between site locations up to ½ mile at a time.
• Conducting data analysis in the Sensory and Movement Ecology lab at UCCS, headed by Dr. Aaron Corcoran. This includes manual and semi-automated review of video data, development of machine learning image analysis techniques and quantitative analysis of results.
• Working with undergraduate students in the lab, who will be assisting with the project.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications