Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst (Short-Term)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks an hourly, short-term Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst. This 0.25 FTE, 12-month position will compile research data for abundance and habitat use analyses, focusing on sage-grouse and related species, and develop methodologies for data collection.

Responsibilities include analyzing hunting systems, maintaining records, and producing reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed work and Extension publications.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree.
• Familiarity with upland game birds, sage-grouse, and hunting systems.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques and population surveys.
• Knowledge of estimating detection probability in statistical models.
• Experience with sagebrush wildlife or similar species.
• Proficiency in Program R and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of wildlife statistics.
• Demonstrated collaboration with wildlife management agencies or analogous stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical and peer-reviewed research papers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses.
• Analyze hunting systems related to upland game birds.
• Develop and implement methodology for data collection, maintain accurate records.
• Create and maintain database management systems, run quantitative analyses.
• Interpret results and provide conclusions based on findings.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts focused on effectiveness of management actions on game birds for peer-reviewed manuscripts and Extension publications and conferences.

Skills

Upland birds

Data collection

R programming

ArcGIS

Wildlife stats

Scientific writing

Peer-reviewed papers

Population surveys

Hunting systems

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral-level degree

Tools

R

ArcGIS

Job description

Department: Department of Animal & Rangeland Sciences

Job Summary: The Department of Animal and Rangeland Science is seeking an hourly, short-term Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst. This is a part-time (0.25 FTE), 12-month position. This position is expected to last approximately 12-months. The incumbent will compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses for studies conducted by the Dinkins Lab. Focus will be on peer-reviewed publication writing for game-bird studies, including sage-grouse, sooty grouse or similar species. Other research topics will be analysis of hunting systems related to upland game birds. Develop and implement methodology for research and collection of data, maintain accurate records, create and maintain database management systems, run quantitative analyses of data, and interpret results/provide conclusions based on findings. Prepare reports and manuscripts focused on effectiveness of management actions on game birds (sage-grouse, sooty grouse or similar species) for presentation and use in peer-reviewed manuscripts and Extension publications and conferences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses for studies conducted by the Dinkins Lab.
• Analysis of hunting systems related to upland game birds.
• Develop and implement methodology for research and collection of data, maintain accurate records.
• Create and maintain database management systems, run quantitative analyses of data.
• Interpret results/provide conclusions based on findings.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts focused on effectiveness of management actions on game birds (sage-grouse, sooty grouse or similar species) for presentation and use in peer-reviewed manuscripts and Extension publications and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral-level degree.
• Familiarity with upland game birds, particularly sage-grouse and sooty grouse, and their hunting systems necessary.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques, including using and analyzing data from population surveys, marked birds, and hunting survey data necessary.
• Knowledge of estimating detection probability in statistical models necessary.
• Experience working with sagebrush wildlife or similar species necessary.
• Knowledge in using Program R and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of wildlife statistics necessary.
• Demonstrated collaboration with wildlife management agencies or analogous stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical and peer-reviewed research papers necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / SCHEDULE

• Salary Range: Hourly $30.00-$36.00.
• Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-24.
• Anticipated End Date: 2027-09-15.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world.
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined.
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• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties.
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• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color.
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LOCATIONS

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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