Wildlife Field Technician: Bird Surveys & Data Collection

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in the Athens Area is seeking a Ruffed Grouse Field Technician to support Warnell-Research with active fieldwork and data collection. You will execute bird point count surveys, search for drumming logs, collect fecal samples, and perform related field duties essential to wildlife research.

The role involves data entry, travel to field sites, and operating song meters, contributing to long-term ecological studies and conservation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Bird point count surveys (60%).
• Searching for drumming logs; collecting fecal samples (15%).
• Data entry (10%).
• Traveling to field sites (10%).
• Operating and setting up song meters (5%).

Job description

The University of Georgia in the Athens Area is seeking a Ruffed Grouse Field Technician to support Warnell-Research with active fieldwork and data collection. You will execute bird point count surveys, search for drumming logs, collect fecal samples, and perform related field duties essential to wildlife research.

The role involves data entry, travel to field sites, and operating song meters, contributing to long-term ecological studies and conservation efforts.