Avian Point Count Technician

This position supports the CAP LTER ecological research program by gathering seasonal bird population data across urban Phoenix and surrounding Sonoran Desert habitats. Technicians will perform standardized point counts, identify species, use maps and handheld GPS devices, and report with the site manager and other surveyors. The work runs from December 2026 through early May 2027, with a scheduled midseason break, and requires roughly 10–15 hours over three mornings each week before sunrise. It is well suited to careful, independent field researchers with strong Western bird identification skills, especially by sound. Applicants should also be comfortable driving on uneven off-road terrain, carrying light equipment, and working in heat, cold, and other outdoor conditions.