Life Science Research Tech — Field Ecology & Tracking

University of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia invites applications for a Research Tech - Life Science I (Beasley) to assist SRNL field research on wild pig management. The role covers development and testing of attractants, use of FLIR technologies for aerial operations, and population estimation with remote cameras.

Core duties include collecting data, operating camera arrays, coordinating field tasks across Southeast study sites, and assisting with GPS collar attachment and data processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years related experience.
• B.S. in wildlife ecology or closely related field is required, along with at least 1 year of professional experience or an MS in wildlife research or management.

Responsibilities

• Field evaluations: evaluating performance of wild pig attractants, operating remote camera arrays, data collection for FLIR-guided aerial operations across study sites in the Southeast (30%).
• Video and camera image processing (20%).
• Wildlife capture and handling: wild pig capture and handling for attachment of GPS collars (10%).
• Logistical coordination of field projects (20%).
• Guiding and instructing other research technicians in day-to-day activities (20%).

Skills

Research project management

Clear communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

B.S. in wildlife ecology or related; or MS in wildlife research/management

Job description

University of Georgia invites applications for a Research Tech - Life Science I (Beasley) to assist SRNL field research on wild pig management. The role covers development and testing of attractants, use of FLIR technologies for aerial operations, and population estimation with remote cameras.

Core duties include collecting data, operating camera arrays, coordinating field tasks across Southeast study sites, and assisting with GPS collar attachment and data processing.