Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biology

Posting Number

G/R27645P

Research Associate

Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Employee

$35 per hour

11/29/2024

10/28/2024

Yes

Athens Area

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• Field research capture and monitoring animals (80% of time)
• Data entry and office tasks (20% of time)

This position will serve as a field‑based project coordinator of a long‑term research project focused on assessing white‑tailed deer movements relative to flooding and chronic wasting disease (CWD) in northeastern Louisiana. The successful candidate will coordinate and conduct field research on‑site in northeastern Louisiana, where CWD is established and of significant management concern to agencies and landowners. The candidate will be primarily responsible for coordinating and conducting field research that will involve capture of adult and juvenile white‑tailed deer using various capture techniques (e.g., rocket nets, free darting), immobilization of captured animals, monitoring of captured animals via radio telemetry, investigating related mortality events, and running the day‑to‑day operations of a field crew including a technician and intermittent support from other personnel.

The applicant will also assist in managing databases, summarizing data, and preparing technical reports and presentations to disseminate the results of the research. The candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for state agency personnel within the study area, as well as private landowners, and others with questions or concerns about the field research. Likewise, the candidate will serve as the liaison between field research activities and principal investigators in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia.

• B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Significant experience working both independently and as a team to conduct safe and effective large animal capture operations.

• Advanced knowledge of field, spatial, and communication techniques to design and carry out research with little oversight on private lands.
• Extensive knowledge and 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 possible interactions with venomous snakes and large predators such as black bears and alligators.

Driving 4‑wheel drive vehicles, capable of lifting at least 50 pounds, and walking over uneven ground.

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 driving a requirement of this position?:
Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does this position have security access?:
No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Name:
Adrianna Mowrer
Email: adrianna.mowrer