Temporary Technician (Beasley)

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beasley Lab at the University of Georgia seeks a motivated Temporary Technician to assist with projects on the Georgia coast. Responsibilities include live trapping, radio collaring wild pigs and white-tailed deer, bait site maintenance, remote cameras, and data entry.

Starting early January 2027 for 6–8 months, the role involves fieldwork in varying conditions, strict safety protocols, and compiling population estimates from camera trap data; prior field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest in wildlife field research and trapping experience.
• Ability to operate radio telemetry and camera traps.
• Willingness to start Jan 2027 and commit 6–8 months.

Responsibilities

• Trapping wildlife for research purposes.
• Camera trapping work for population estimates including deploying game cameras and processing photos.
• Construct ungulate exclosures and maintain field equipment.
• Data management in Excel and related tasks as projects develop.

Skills

Live trapping

Radio telemetry

Data management

Excel

Camera traps

Tools

Excel

Camera traps

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R34957P Working Title Temporary Technician (Beasley) Department VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website srel.uga.edu Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 11/23/2026 Posting Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Augusta Area

EEO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Trapping wildlife for research purposes

Percentage of time 50

Camera trapping work for population estimates including deploying game cameras and processing photos

Percentage of time 40

Ungulate Exclosures

Percentage of time 5

Data management

Percentage of time 5

Position Summary

The Beasley Lab (https://beasleywildlifelab.srel.uga.edu/home) at University of Georgia is soliciting applications for a motivated research technician to assist with projects researching and managing invasive and native species on the Georgia coast. The main responsibilities will include assisting with live trapping and radio collaring wild pigs and white-tailed deer which involves scouting and maintaining bait sites, maintaining remote cameras, putting up and taking down traps, sampling dispatched wild pigs, and handling chemically immobilized animals. Other main responsibilities include conducting baited remote camera surveys, processing those camera images for population estimates, and building and maintaining ungulate exclosures. Additional duties may include using radio telemetry to locate collared animals, data management in excel, maintaining field equipment, and other related tasks as projects develop. The anticipated start date for the position(s) is early January 2027 but we welcome earlier start dates if the applicant is available and is expected to last 6-8 months.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Physical Demands

Driving.

Position of Trust and Background Investigation Policy

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes 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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jim Beasley

Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

• * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
  • YES
  • NO

Applicant Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Letters of Recommendation