Develops, reviews, and provides support for R programs following standard coding styles Coordinate with appropriate personnel to promote best practices for data standardization and integrity Assisting with development of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes Responsible for versioning and change management of code, including Gitlab or SVN Manipulates wildlife and envir

The primary duties involve Conducting standardized avian use surveys (i.e., avian point count surveys for all species). Other surveys as opportunity arises (post construction monitoring, lek surveys, raptor nest surveys). Check and maintain bat acoustic detectors. Fieldwork will require long, physically challenging days in a range of temperatures and windspeeds. Preferenc

The successful candidate for this position will be able to work independently with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients, have previous experience conducting carcass searches, and have had experience working in extreme weather conditions and navigating rough terrain. Responsibilities include Search designated plots beneath

WEST is looking for two candidates, one to live in or near Storm Lake, IA and one to live in or near Albert Lea, Minnesota. Primary responsibilities for this position include conducting standardized searches for bird and bat carcasses beneath wind turbines. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, a

WEST is looking for one candidate to live in Iowa City, Iowa. Primary responsibilities for this position include conducting bias trial studies carcasses beneath wind turbines. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data collection protocols. An average workweek will be approxi

Does your high drive dog need a job? Are you interested in strengthening your bond with your dog while you train and work together to help with important wildlife research and conservation? This is an exciting opportunity to join WEST's detection dog team and get started in conservation detection dog work. The successful candidate for this position will Survey areas benea

Primary duties may include Nest monitoring; Pre disturbance nest surveys; Other ecological surveys (e.g., wetland, soil, and vegetation assessments); Field data QAQC, processing, and demobilization; Data entry and management; Weekly timesheet and expense report completion; Support reporting as needed compiling tables and figures, report writing; and Office based administr

Conduct biological clearance surveys and construction monitoring prior to and during the construction of a large, utility scale, photovoltaic solar facility located approximately one hour away from Bakersfield, California. Field work will require working closely with project construction crews as well as a Lead Biologist. Employees must demonstrate professionalism in cond

Conduct biological clearance surveys and construction monitoring prior to and during the construction of a large, utility scale, photovoltaic solar facility located approximately one hour away from Bakersfield, California. Serve as a lead biologist on site. This position will be the primary in person contact for site personnel and will be responsible for the supervision o

WEST is looking for candidates to reside within a one hour commute to Donaldson, MN. Primary responsibilities of pre construction positions include avian use surveys for songbirds, hawks, eagles, and waterfowl of the region. Additional survey work may include raptor nest surveys, eagle nest monitoring surveys, and bat acoustic monitoring. Successful candidates must be abl

Utilize LabelBox to annotate images for computer vision models (no prior experience with LabelBox required) Identify wildlife in imagery such as ungulates, birds, and bats down to the species level when possible, as well as assessing age and sex This is a general description of the functions for this position, and this is not all inclusive of the duties which may be assoc