White-tailed Deer Research Technicians

Job 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 investigates 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 mortalities, and monitoring camera traps.

Captured deer will receive ear tags and morphometric and biological tissue samples will be collected. Precautions will be taken to minimize transmission of CWD prions in field crews. This position offers networking opportunities with local landowners, University of Georgia professionals, and staff from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Posting Number: G/R24921P

Working Title:

White‑tailed Deer Research Technician

Department:
Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Location of Vacancy:
Outside Georgia

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/13/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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

Hiking and working long hours in various weather and field conditions with heavy equipment. Driving to and from study sites on uneven terrain.

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, natural resource management, or a related field (preferred). Must be completing or have a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive 4×4 vehicles.
• Experience gathering scientific data and working well in a team.
• Ability to work irregular hours, hike long distances with 50‑lb packs, and tolerate vegetation, insects, ticks, and venomous snakes.
• Preferred:
  Experience with ungulates, deer tracking, camera traps, bio‑secure environments, and public interaction.

• Previous experience working with ungulates, especially deer tracking.
• Experience with camera traps and working in bio‑secure environments.
• Experience working with the public.

• Submit a one‑page cover letter, resume/CV, and at least three professional references in a single PDF file.
• File name: "_CWD".
• Email to:
  Lisa Jorge at
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Incomplete or improperly formatted submissions may be rejected.

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 at hrweb.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Lisa Haidar Jorge

Recruitment Contact Email: lisa.bertin