Northern Bobwhite Research Assistant

Overview

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time.

Schedule:

40 hours per week. Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience. Posting Date: 01/20/2026. Open until filled:
Yes. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 02/09/2026. Location of Vacancy:
Outside Georgia.

EEO Policy:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.

USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Additional information on Freedom of Expression is available in Policy 6.5.

Classification

Title:

Research Tech-Life Science I. FLSA:
Non-Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Knowledge in wildlife management or closely related field; interest in game bird management and ecology; prior telemetry, field research, and computer experience; understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices; positive attitude and willingness to be a team player; prior experience working with Northern Bobwhites; prior experience with radio-telemetry.

We are seeking one Research Assistant to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, nest monitoring, and other associated fieldwork as part of a larger experimental study. Responsibilities include data entry, equipment maintenance, and other duties upon request of the supervisors. Incumbent will have opportunities to interact directly with the grant sponsor. Technicians will work with minimal supervision on site and should be comfortable working independently (even after dark).

Housing will be provided.

• Trapping and tagging bobwhites using baited walk-in funnel traps — Percentage of time: 40%
• Tracking Bobwhites using radio telemetry — Percentage of time: 40%
• Vegetation surveys — Percentage of time: 10%
• Travel around field site — Percentage of time: 5%
• Data entry and equipment maintenance — Percentage of time: 5%

Comfortable working independently and after dark. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust? No
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
• Security Access:
  No
• Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. Details on criteria are available on the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and related to the job-based requirements. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions, if applicable. Details are available on the UGA Background Check website.

Trapping and tagging bobwhites;
Tracking bobwhites via radio telemetry;
Conducting vegetation surveys;
Travel within the field site;
Data entry and equipment maintenance.

Recruitment Contact:
Clayton Delancey

Recruitment Contact Email:
Clayton.

Delancey

Recruitment Contact Phone

Required Documents:

Optional Documents