Deer Research Technician: Field Ops & Camera Traps

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a deer research technician for a project funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The role focuses on fawn capturing and collaring with VHF collars, tracking fawns, investigating adult and fawn mortalities, monthly monitoring of camera traps, and collecting ear tags plus morphometric and tissue samples.

Precautionary protocols are in place to minimize prion transmission in high‑risk field areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, natural resource management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in fawn capturing and collaring with VHF collars; tracking fawns; investigating mortalities; and monthly monitoring and maintenance of camera traps.
• Experience working with ungulates and camera traps; familiarity with bio-secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Fawn capture and monitoring of survival, including locating fawns.
• Grid camera maintenance across field installations (243 cameras).
• Office tasks: organizing equipment and data entry.

Skills

Wildlife handling

VHF collaring

Camera trap maintenance

GPS/Maps

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or related field

Tools

4x4 vehicle operation

Camera traps

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a deer research technician for a project funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The role focuses on fawn capturing and collaring with VHF collars, tracking fawns, investigating adult and fawn mortalities, monthly monitoring of camera traps, and collecting ear tags plus morphometric and tissue samples.

Precautionary protocols are in place to minimize prion transmission in high‑risk field areas.