Wildlife Research Assistant

Posting Number: G/R32189P

Working Title: Wildlife Research Assistant

Department: Warnell-Research

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

02/23/2026

Posting Date: 02/11/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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The Chandler Lab is looking to hire one intern to assist with a long‑term research project focusing on trailing‑edge populations of songbirds. The interns will enter and proof data, process samples, process camera trap images, and may have other duties as they are assigned. These positions are funded by the National Science Foundation.

• Process camera trap images (80%)
• Data entry and proofing (10%)
• Assisting with lab work (5%)
• Other tasks as needed (5%)

• Ability to use various computer software.
• Ability to identify wildlife to species‑level.

Sitting at a computer for extended durations.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Clayton Delancey

Recruitment Contact Email:
Clayton.

Delancey