The Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit is seeking a full-time field technician for the summer of 2026 to assist with data collection on blue-ribbon trout streams in southwest Montana. The technician will contribute to an ongoing collaborative research project focused on quantifying the recreational use of southwest Montana rivers. Field work requires substantial driving and will include remote camera installation and maintenance, and occasional creel surveys. The technician may also have an opportunity to assist with data management and analysis, electrofishing, and/or angling surveys depending on interest or need. This position is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in fisheries and natural resource management research and field work on world-class trout fisheries.

Suitable candidates should demonstrate an interest in fisheries, natural resource management, and/or data collection. We will also consider exceptional candidates without prior experience in these fields as this is a great opportunity to learn about fisheries and natural resource management research. The technician must live in Bozeman, MT or the surrounding area for the duration of the appointment and must be able to operate an automobile at low visibility times (e.g., dawn, dusk).