Research Associate, Research Scientist

Overview

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Posting Number: G/R27645P

Working Title: Research Associate

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $35 per hour

Anticipated

Start Date:

11/29/2024

Posting Date: 10/28/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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• Field research capture and monitoring of animals.
• Data entry and office tasks.
• Coordinate and conduct field research on-site, including capture of adult and juvenile white-tailed deer using capture techniques (e.g., rocket nets, free darting), immobilization, and radio telemetry monitoring.
• Investigate related mortality events and run day-to-day operations of a field crew (technician and intermittent support).
• Manage databases, summarize data, and prepare technical reports and presentations to disseminate results.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for state agency personnel, private landowners, and others with questions about the field research; liaise between field activities and principal investigators in the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources.

Percentage Of Time: 80% for field research activities and coordination.

Percentage Of Time: 20% for data management and administrative tasks.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification: B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or closely related field. Experience working independently and as part of a team to conduct safe and effective large animal capture operations.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Advanced knowledge of field, spatial, and communication techniques to design and carry out research with minimal oversight on private lands. Extensive experience running a field crew capturing, handling, and immobilizing ungulates. Fluency in English, valid driver’s license, willingness to work in hot, humid, and buggy field conditions. Comfortable working in sites with potential…