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

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

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis is seeking an hourly, short-term Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst (0.25 FTE) for a 12-month term. The incumbent will compile data on abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use for Dinkins Lab studies, focusing on sage-grouse, sooty grouse or similar species.

The role involves developing data collection methods, maintaining databases, performing quantitative analyses, and preparing reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree.
• Experience with upland game birds, sage-grouse and related hunting systems.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques including population surveys and hunting survey data.
• Proficiency in wildlife statistics and estimating detection probability in models.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical and peer-reviewed papers and collaborate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses.
• Analyze hunting systems related to upland game birds.
• Develop and implement data collection methods and maintain records.
• Create and maintain database management systems and perform quantitative analyses.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, Extension publications and conferences.

Skills

Wildlife data analysis

R and statistics

Collaboration

Scientific writing

Inclusive research environment

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

R

ArcGIS

Job description

Department

Department of Animal & Rangeland Sciences

For Additional Information Please Contact

Jonathan Dinkins
[e-mail]

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

Required 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.

Salary Range

Hourly $30.00-$36.00

Anticipated Start Date

2026-08-24

Anticipated End Date

2027-09-15

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