Northern Bobwhite Research Assistant

Overview

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. This posting is External. The position is for a Northern Bobwhite Research Assistant with the Warnell School of Forestry & Environmental Resources, Department of Warnell-Research.

Posting Number: S14617P

Working Title:

Northern Bobwhite Research Assistant
Location of Vacancy:
Outside Georgia
Posting Date: 01/20/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 02/09/2026

Classification

Title:

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

Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Additional Schedule Information: 40 hours per week
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.

• Trapping and tagging bobwhites using baited walk-in funnel traps
• Tracking Bobwhites using radio telemetry
• Vegetation surveys
• Travel around field site
• Data entry and equipment maintenance
• Interact with the grant sponsor as applicable

High school diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge in wildlife management or closely related field
• Interest in game bird management and ecology
• Previous 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
• Previous experience with radio-telemetry

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
• Does This Position Have Security Access?:
  No

• Credit And P-Card Policy: A credit check will be required for positions with financial responsibilities. See UGA Credit Background Check website.
• Background Investigation Policy:
  Employment contingent upon background check and related verifications; may include pre-employment drug test where applicable. See UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Clayton Delancey
Recruitment Contact Email:
Clayton.

Delancey