Eastern Wild Research Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking one (1) technician to assist with a project focusing on wild turkey reproductive ecology. The project will specifically be focusing on chronology of turkey gobbling, turkey movements, space use, nesting, and brood rearing in relationship to hunting on the landscape. The role of the technician will be assisting with nest monitoring, radio telemetry, habitat sampling, acoustic surveying, and data recording and processing.

In order to accomplish these tasks, the technician will work both independently and as part of a small crew. The research will be conducted on the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina.

• Nest monitoring (25%)
• Radio telemetry (45%)
• Data entry (10%)
• Vegetation sampling (10%)
• ARU maintenance (10%)

• B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field preferred (Preference will be given to applicants that have a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field).
• Previous field experience with radio telemetry and wildlife tracking.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong interpersonal skills; daily interaction with U.S. Forest Service personnel will occur.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends when necessary.
• Experience operating 4WD vehicles.
• Experience with vegetation sampling and surveys.
• Experience with climbing tree stands and no fear of heights.

This job requires working early mornings in potentially unfavorable weather conditions (cold and wet). Additionally, you should be able to lift 50 lbs, operate 4WD vehicles, and use climbing tree stands.

Mike Chamberlain
mchamberlain.edu