Deer Research Technician-Louisiana

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a field technician to assist with capturing adult and juvenile white-tailed deer, immobilization, telemetry monitoring, and mortality investigations. The role includes data collection, coordination with state agencies and landowners, and on-site field work.

Qualifications include a completed bachelor’s degree in wildlife-related fields, deer capture experience, and knowledge of radio-telemetry and GPS; strong teamwork, data handling, and professionalism are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or closely related field.
• Experience with deer capture; knowledge of radio-telemetry and GPS technologies.
• Ability to work and live with a team, stay detail oriented, maintain field equipment, handle stress, follow protocols, and represent the project professionally.

Responsibilities

• Field duties (85%): capture, immobilization, telemetry monitoring, mortality investigations, data collection and interaction with stakeholders.
• Office duties (15%): support tasks related to the project.

Skills

Deer capture

Radio-telemetry

GPS technologies

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management/Wildlife Ecology/Biology

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Position Summary

The technician will be responsible for assisting with the following: capture of adult and juvenile white‑tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization of captured animals, monitoring of animals via radio telemetry, and investigating related mortality events. The applicant will also assist in data collection and management. Further, the candidate will interact with state agency personnel and private landowners while working on various aspects of the project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Field duties (85%) – capture of adult and juvenile white‑tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization, monitoring via radio telemetry, investigating related mortality events, data collection and management, and interacting with state agency personnel and private landowners.
• Office duties (15%) – support tasks related to the project.

Qualifications

• Education: Completed bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Deer capture experience; knowledge of radio‑telemetry and GPS technologies.
• Other requirements: Ability to work and live with team members, detail oriented, maintain organized field equipment, handle stress, follow protocols, maintain good work ethic, and represent the project professionally.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The candidate should be able to work and live with team members and maintain positive attitudes during long hours of fieldwork. Successful applicants will be detail oriented when collecting data, capable of maintaining organized field equipment, level‑headed in potentially stressful situations (live animal handling), and able to work odd or long hours while maintaining a good work ethic. Applicants should be able to take direction and follow field protocols accurately. If hired, applicants will need to communicate with private landowners, and so being able to represent the project in a professional and friendly manner is important.

Physical Demands

Driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing office work.

Legal Statements

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 ([e-mail]).

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.

Contact

Inquiries: Adrianna Mowrer ([e-mail])