Research Professional; Limited-Term

Posting Number:

S14393P

Working Title:

Research Professional (Limited-Term)

Department:

Warnell-Research

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

This position will entail working non‑typical hours, with morning and nighttime work needed at different times of the year.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

11/17/2025

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

12/01/2025

Location of Vacancy:

Outside Georgia

EEO Policy Statement:

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, or 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).

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More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https:// Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Classification

Title:

Statistical Assistant I

FLSA:

Non‑Exempt

FTE:

1.00

High school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Wildlife Science, Ecology, Biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in gamebird or wildlife field research, including trapping, telemetry, and data management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage personnel and coordinate multi‑faced field operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with various stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in variable and sometimes harsh field conditions.

The Gamebird and Managed Ecosystems (GAME) Lab is seeking a motivated and experienced Research Professional to serve as a project leader on a Northern Bobwhite project in the Rolling Plains of Texas. The project will examine effects of parasites in respect to survival and reproductive success, while also examining the efficacy of treating birds using fenbendazole (FBZ) in a double‑blind experiment.

This experiment will involve holding wild birds in captivity for up to 5 days where a portion of birds receive a placebo, and a proportion of birds are treated with FBZ; a third treatment group will be a control group of bobwhites trapped and released immediately. The successful candidate will work with state agency and private lands staff to coordinate…