Bat Biologist
Company: San Diego Natural Histo
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Love nature? Then you ’re going to love The Nat. The San Diego
Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists
in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our
region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and
completed a strategic plan focused on encouraging a love for
nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and
using our own voice to be here for nature. The Museum’s mission is
to conserve nature through science and discovery. Within the
Museum, the Department of Bioservices coordinates contracting for
biological surveys and monitoring of the region’s birds, mammals,
reptiles and amphibians, plants, and invertebrates, with an
emphasis on applied ecological research. The Department of
Bioservices at the San Diego Natural History Museum has an opening
for a Bat Biologist to assist with contracted field work. This
position is a full time (40 hours per week), term position, for a
period of 14 months (ending 30 June 2027). The term may be extended
pending suitable funding. All work is funded through grants and
contracts. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct field investigations of
bats throughout the region, including remote areas. Work in remote
areas may require camping at field sites. Anticipated upcoming work
includes surveys and monitoring of bats utilizing capture and
acoustic monitoring techniques for studying the bat fauna of both
coastal and desert areas. Applicants must be experienced in
identifying the bats of southern California both in the hand and
through acoustic recording data. Other duties may include data
entry and analysis, and report writing. QUALIFICATIONS: A M.S. in
biology or a related discipline, or a combination of professional
experience and biological knowledge equivalent to a graduate
degree. Extensive knowledge of the bat fauna of San Diego County
and surrounding regions. Experience utilizing standard bat survey
techniques and equipment. Experience in conducting and analyzing
acoustic surveys for bats. Experience in safely handling,
measuring, and assessing bats in the hand. 10(a) and state SCP
permits to work with rare species preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of GIS mapping, and/or statistical analyses of data sets
is preferred but not required. Must be able to lift at least 50
lbs., and hike up to three miles in rough terrain. Have a valid
Driver’s License and a clean driving record. This is a full-time,
non-exempt position with benefits such as health insurance,
vacation, sick-time, 15 paid holidays, free admission into all of
Balboa Park’s museums, and more . Pay: $30.00/hour. Start date: May
1st, 2026 Ready to Apply? Please submit a resume and cover letter
in your application. No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Deadline
to apply is April 15th, 2026 .
Keywords: San Diego Natural Histo, Anaheim , Bat Biologist, Science, Research & Development , San Diego, California
