Eastern Wild Research Technician

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Position Details:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses across the state. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and over 7,700 staff, with an enrollment of over 41,000 students.

Type:
Employee (Temporary Technical Paraprofessional, Non-Exempt)

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Start Date:

04/01/2023

Assist with a project on wild turkey reproductive ecology, focusing on turkey movements, nesting, and brood rearing related to hunting. Tasks include nest monitoring, radio telemetry, habitat sampling, acoustic surveying, and data recording. The role involves working independently and in small crews in the Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC.

• B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field
• Experience with radio telemetry and wildlife tracking

• Experience with GIS
• Interpersonal skills for interaction with U.S. Forest Service personnel
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends
• Experience with operating 4WD vehicles
• Experience with vegetation sampling and climbing tree stands (fear of heights not permitted)

Work in early mornings in adverse weather, lift up to 50 lbs, operate 4WD vehicles, and use climbing tree stands.