Golden Eagle Research Technicians
We are hiring multiple seasonal field technicians to assist with golden eagle monitoring and research.
Here we describe two open positions that require rappelling or climbing experience. If you don’t have this experience, please consider applying for the monitoring only position (see below).
Two open positions for monitoring and rappelling.
These positions will be based out of Boise, Idaho and involves daily travel to field sites (in University vehicles). Housing is not provided.
Tasks:
- Monitor historical golden eagle territories for occupancy
- Search for and monitor golden eagle nests
- Assist with rappels into cliff nests to install nest cameras and to document the presence of parasites and disease
- Assist with measuring, bleeding and banding nestling golden eagles
- Apply chemical treatments to nest cliffs for parasites
- Accurately record data onto paper and electronic notebooks
- Review images from nest cameras
- Enter data
- Thoughtfully maintain field and lab equipment
- Follow safety procedures and practices
Required qualifications:
- Avian field experience (e.g. point counts, nest searching, banding)
- Outdoor rappelling and/or climbing experience
- Experience hiking long distances over rough and steep terrain, often carrying over 50lbs of equipment
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills
- Able to follow directions and be flexible with work tasks and scheduling
- Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in extreme heat
- Valid driver’s license and exceptional 4WD driving skillsÂ
- Ability to responsibly and thoughtfully use and maintain field and lab equipment
- No criminal record, U.S. citizens only
Preferred qualifications
- Experience identifying North American raptors in flight
- Experience searching for cliff nesting raptors
- Wilderness first aid certification
- ATV operating experience
To apply please email Julie Heath at goea@boisestate.edu with a one page letter of interest that addresses all required and preferred qualifications, a maximum of a three page CV, and the contact information for 3 references by 13 Jan 2026. Please specify in your email subject and letter of interest that you are applying for the “monitoring and rappelling position”.
One open position for monitoring.
This position will be based out of Boise, Idaho. It involves daily travel field sites (in University vehicles) and occasional travel to distant field sites in other western states (via University vehicles or aircraft). Housing in Boise is not provided, housing in other western states is provided.
Tasks:
- Monitor historical golden eagle territories for occupancy
- Search for and monitor golden eagle nests
- Assist with measuring, bleeding and banding nestling golden eagles
- Accurately record data onto paper and electronic notebooks
- Review images from nest cameras
- Enter data
- Thoughtfully maintain field and lab equipment
- Follow safety procedures and practices
Required qualifications:
- Avian field experience (e.g. point counts, nest searching, banding)
- Experience hiking long distances over rough and steep terrain, often carrying over 50lbs of equipment
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills
- Able to follow directions and be flexible with work tasks and scheduling
- Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in extreme heat
- Valid driver’s license and exceptional 4WD driving skillsÂ
- Ability to responsibly and thoughtfully use and maintain field and lab equipment
- No criminal record, U.S. citizens only
Preferred qualifications
- Experience identifying North American raptors in flight
- Experience searching for cliff nesting raptors
- Wilderness first aid certification
- ATV operating experience
To apply please email Julie Heath at goea@boisestate.edu with a one page letter of interest that addresses all required and preferred qualifications, a maximum of a three page CV, and the contact information for 3 references by 13 Jan 2026. Please specify in your email subject and letter that you are applying for the “monitoring technician” position.