Bobwhite Field Research Technician

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Northern Bobwhite Research Technician to assist with trapping quail, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring as part of broader field studies conducted on private properties in North Central Kansas.

The role requires comfort outdoors, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and databases is desirable. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and driving between sites are also required.

Qualifications

• Degree in wildlife management or related field.
• Experience with radio-telemetry and point counts preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and work in inclement weather.
• Comfort working outdoors with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Trap quail and radio-track individuals.
• Conduct nest monitoring and point counts.
• Enter data into databases.
• Maintain equipment and conduct routine checks.
• Drive between field sites as needed.
• Operate acoustic recording devices.

Skills

Radio telemetry

Fieldwork

Team player

Wildlife biology

Education

Wildlife management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Northern Bobwhite Research Technician to assist with trapping quail, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring as part of broader field studies conducted on private properties in North Central Kansas.

The role requires comfort outdoors, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and databases is desirable. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and driving between sites are also required.