Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S13030P |
Working Title |
Research Professional |
Department |
Warnell-Research |
About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (
https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
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College/Unit/Department website |
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Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
This position will require working non-typical hours, with morning and nighttime work needed at different times of the year |
Advertised Salary |
58,656 |
Posting Date |
12/17/2024 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
01/13/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
Outside Georgia |
EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
USG Core Values Statement |
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our
USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the
USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Information
Classification Title |
Research Professional AD |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FTE |
1.0 |
Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary |
The Gamebird and Managed Ecosystems (
GAME) Lab is seeking a Research Professional to serve as a project leader on a Northern Bobwhite project. The project will examine bobwhite ecology and restoration efforts on private lands in Missouri. The successful candidate will work with the project sponsor (MO Department of Conservation), private landowners and field technicians:
- To coordinate research activities, and will also work with research scientists on UGA's main campus.
- This candidate will hire, train, and supervise seasonal field technicians.
- Work will involve quail trapping and radio-tagging of quail, tracking birds via radio telemetry, vegetation surveys, data entry and management, writing progress reports to the sponsor, analyzing data, publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals, and other duties as assigned.
- This position will work non-typical hours, with morning and nighttime work needed at different times of the year, and therefore the selected candidate should be highly motivated, very independent and have excellent attention to detail.
- This position also requires the ability to regularly test and maintain research equipment.
This position is grant-funded and continuation of employment is contingent upon available funding. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Knowledge of avian ecology, advanced statistical platforms and analyses, and project management experience
- Experience with ArcGIS, managing data, capture and tagging of birds, and using radio telemetry.
- Ability/knowledge of safely driving 4O4 trucks and off-road vehicles like UTVs.
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Physical Demands |
- Lift 25 lbs.
- Driving as needed to perform job related duties
- Sitting at a computer for extended periods
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
Yes |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
No |
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 |
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) |
No |
Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
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. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
Conduct field research including:
- Clearing trap sites and pre-baiting trap areas prior to trapping quail.
- Independently conduct quail trapping and baiting traps as needed.
- Attaching leg bands and radio collars to trapped quail, and aging and sexing of quail.
- Track tagged quail multiple times per week to determine their precise locations.
- Locate quail nests by tracking tagged quail.
- Complete vegetation surveys as part of a crew.
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Percentage of time |
40 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Supervising field technicians:
- Interview, hire, train and supervise field researchers.
- Prepare and monitor work schedules and quality of work.
- Ensure training requirements have been met which involves maintaining excellent communication with field technicians
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Data entry and management:
- Analyzing research data.
- Conducting analysis to ensure accurate data entry by field researchers.
- Entering data; proofing all entered data, and organizing data for easy export into analyses.
- Conduct data analysis and interpret results for publications and reports in R or Python.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Coordination of Research :
- Research coordination with sponsors, landowners, field technicians, and PI
- Partner efficiently and cooperatively with grant sponsors, private landowners and principal investigator to conduct field research activities for field technicians and themselves
- Provide regular updates on project to the PI.
- Extensive planning of research activities to obtain access to properties.
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Percentage of time |
10 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Writing progress reports to sponsors:
- Publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Utililizing data analysis to inform results for progress reports to the sponsor, and for peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.
- Stay informed on current literature when writing manuscripts.
- Collaborating with others in the GAME Lab to review reports and manuscripts prior to submission.
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Percentage of time |
5 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Equipment Maintenance:
- Maintaining work trucks and UTVs, along with all field research equipment.
- Ensuring field technicians are maintaining their research equipment.
- Planning ahead to order new equipment as needed.
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Percentage of time |
5 |
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