Trout Fishery Field Research Technician (Temporary)

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens seeks 1–2 Temporary Research Technicians for a Trout Fishery Project. You will support field crews, assist with creel surveys and electrofishing, and help quantify angler use and trout persistence after stocking in a managed tailwater fishery.

The role is housed in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources under the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, with data collection mainly during the Morgan Falls Delayed Harvest season (Nov 1–May

Qualifications

• BS in Fisheries or related field (e.g., Ecology, Natural Resources) with demonstrated aquatic field experience
• Valid US driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles in Georgia, including high-traffic areas
• Ability to work extended hours outdoors as well as some weekends and holidays and occasional overnight work trips
• Be detail-oriented, reliable, and willing to learn new skills
• Able to work well within a team, with graduate students, staff, faculty, GA DNR biologists and other professionals
• Experience with social science research methods, including interviews/surveys, engaging with the public, and collecting data on human dimensions of natural resource use and recreation
• Experience with freshwater fisheries and data collection, boat electrofishing, watercraft in rivers, surveying the public

Responsibilities

• Provide field and technical assistance – contribute to field data collection involving boat electrofishing and angler surveys; maintain data integrity; coordinate field activities; enter data and complete QAQC
• Program assistance – complete trainings and adhere to policies; communicate with PIs regarding research and lab operations; maintain equipment and supplies; support a collegiate environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Field data collection

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Social science methods

Freshwater fisheries

Boat electrofishing

Data collection

Education

BS in Fisheries or related field

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens seeks 1–2 Temporary Research Technicians for a Trout Fishery Project. You will support field crews, assist with creel surveys and electrofishing, and help quantify angler use and trout persistence after stocking in a managed tailwater fishery.

The role is housed in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources under the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, with data collection mainly during the Morgan Falls Delayed Harvest season (Nov 1–May