Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number


G/R27645P

Working Title


Research Associate

Department


Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

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 ( . 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.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type


Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary


$35 per hour

Anticipated Start Date


11/29/2024

Posting Date


10/28/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled


Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy


Athens Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

field research capture and monitoring animals

Percentage of time


80

Duties/Responsibilities

data entry and office tasks

Percentage of time


20

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title


Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA


Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE


1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

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.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The individual will also have advanced knowledge of field, spatial, and communication techniques to design and carry out research with little oversight on private lands. Critically, the applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience running a field crew capturing, handling, and immobilizing ungulates. The candidate will be fluent in English, possess a valid driver's license, and have a willingness to work in hot, humid, and buggy field conditions. The applicant will also be comfortable working in sites with possible interactions with venomous snakes and large predators such as black bears and alligators.

Physical Demands

Driving 4 wheel drive vehicles, will be able to lift at least 50 pounds, 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 having a P-Card an essential function of this position?


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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)


No

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; 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 .

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name


Adrianna Mowrer

Recruitment Contact Email


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Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents



Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter