Acoustic Bat Biologist
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Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution
- 3+ years of experience with bat acoustical data, monitoring, and management
- Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, bat acoustic analysis, including manual vetting and identification of Endangered Species Act-listed species (e.g., Indiana bat [Myotis sodalis])
- Demonstrated aptitude in the R program
- Working knowledge of bat survey techniques, conservation issues, and distribution and habitat requirements
- Diligent observation skills a willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork in rural or wilderness settings, and flexibility in work assignments
- Ability to develop basic reports from field notes and data
- Ability to work at a desk or in the field for long periods of time
- Aptitude to follow instructions from project managers and biologists, interact effectively with coworkers, and to accept guidance and constructive criticism
- Precise and thorough data management and organization
- Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
- Prior to employment with Stantec, this position will require the successful completion of a physical and drug screening
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution
- Experience using bat call analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope Pro and AnalookW Sonobat, BCID) Experience conducting bat capture and tracking surveys
- Experience with collecting known call data
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Familiarity with digital data collection methods such as ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps
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