White-tailed Deer Research Technicians

Position Summary

We are seeking one white‑tailed deer research technician for participation in a deer research project funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The project will investigate population‑level impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of white‑tailed deer in northern Newton and Searcy counties. The research team will consist of one research coordinator and four technicians. Technicians will gain extensive experience in fawn capturing and collaring with VHF collars, tracking fawns, investigating both adult and fawn mortalities and monthly monitoring and maintenance of camera traps.

Captured deer will also receive ear tags and morphometric and biological tissue samples will be collected. Because we are researching and working in areas with high concentrations of CWD prions, precautions will be taken to minimize transmission of prions by field crews to different research sites. This position will provide opportunity to network with local landowners, professionals from the University of Georgia, and staff from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

• Fawn capture (capturing fawns, monitoring survival, searching for fawns) – 45%
• Grid camera maintenance (hiking with equipment to maintain 243 cameras) – 45%
• Office duties (organizing equipment, data entry) – 10%

• In the process of or holding a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, natural resource management, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to drive 4×4 vehicles.
• Physical ability to hike rugged terrain carrying 50 lb of equipment for long periods of time; tolerance for irritating vegetation, biting insects, ticks, and venomous snakes.
• Will live in close quarters with a small crew, maintain a professional demeanor towards university personnel, Arkansas GFC employees, and the public.
• Previous experience gathering scientific data and working well in a team is preferred.
• Previous experience with ungulates, especially tracking deer, camera traps, and working in bio‑secure environments is desirable.

To apply, submit a single PDF containing:

• One‑page cover letter describing your experience and how it relates to this position.
• Resume/CV.
• At least three professional references (include those from past ungulate work, if applicable).

Name the PDF “_CWD”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications may be rejected.

Send the PDF to Lisa Jorge at . For questions regarding this position or recruitment progression, contact Lisa Haidar Jorge at lisa.bertin
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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.