This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Disturbance Ecology & Ecological Restoration Lab at the University of Florida
Type of Position
- Full Time at least 40 hours per week
- Primarily field work based (~85%) with some office/data work (~15%)
- $15/hour
Description
The Disturbance Ecology & Ecological Restoration Lab at the University of Florida is recruiting three research technicians for a wild turkey ecology research project in northern Florida. All three technicians will be involved in a behavioral study with human-imprinted poults at the National Wildlife Research Center Florida Field Station in Gainesville, FL from March through late June 2025.
Two technicians will begin in December and assist with one of the following aspects of the project from December through February: 1) wild turkey trapping efforts in Kissimmee, FL or 2) deploying autonomous recording units (ARU)s at various locations across the state of Florida. The third technician will begin in March.
Shared housing (no pets) and field vehicles will be provided when the technicians are working at field sites outside of Gainesville. Housing will not be provided in Gainesville.
Eligibility
- Applicants preferably should have a background in wildlife biology and field research and be working toward or have completed a B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Forestry, or a related field.
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience in (1) animal behavioral monitoring, (2) animal husbandry (particularly with galliform birds or incubating eggs), (3) organized, detailed, and accurate data collection, (4) animal trapping and handling, and/or (5) deploying and servicing autonomous recording units (ARUs).
- Successful applicants should be comfortable working both independently and as a team.
- Applicants must also be able to tolerate harsh environmental conditions, early mornings, and long hours when necessary.
- Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends during certain periods depending on weather and data collection needs.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
To Apply
If interested in applying, please provide the following materials:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for the position. If you have preference for a certain position (eg. trapping, ARU, or poult-only) please specify this in your cover letter.
- CV/resume
- Contact information for 3 references
Send all materials in a single PDF document with the subject line “Poult Behavior Technician Application” to Kelly O’Neil, luckyirishk@ufl.edu.
Deadline to Apply
Applications should be sent in prior to October 25th, 2024. Applications received later than this date may still be considered only if the positions have yet to be filled.
Contact
Kelly O’Neil, luckyirishk@ufl.edu.