White-tailed Deer Research Technicians

Job Information

Posting Number: G/R24921P

Working Title: White‑tailed Deer Research Technician

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/13/2024

Posting Date: 03/25/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia

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, there will be precautions 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% of time
• Grid camera maintenance (hiking with equipment to maintain 243 cameras) – 45% of time
• Office duties (organizing equipment, data entry) – 10% of time

Education / Experience

• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, natural resource management, or related field
• Previous experience gathering scientific data and working well in a team
• Experience with ungulates, especially deer, and with camera traps
• Experience in bio‑secure environments
• Experience with the public is desired

Other Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive 4×4 vehicles
• Will live in close quarters with a small crew and maintain a professional demeanor towards university personnel, Arkansas GFC employees, and the public
• Will work irregular hours and meet the physical demands of the northern Arkansas landscape such as hiking through rugged terrain with 50 lb gear for long periods, tolerate irritating vegetation, biting insects, ticks, and venomous snakes
• Must be able to drive 4×4 vehicles and drive on uneven terrain

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

Apply by 04/05/24.

To apply , submit the following documents into a single PDF file and send to:
Lisa Jorge (). Name your PDF file as “_CWD”. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Incomplete applications or those not submitted as described may be rejected.

• A 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).

Contact Person: Lisa Jorge (Primary: ; Alternate: LAB
70208)

Recruitment Contact Email: lisa.bertin

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 (hrweb).