Agency: Tall Timbers Research Station Location: Tallahassee, FL
Job Description: The Game Bird Program at Tall Timbers Research Station is looking for an individual to assist with small mammal, vegetation, and invertebrate sampling. Duties include live trapping and handling small mammals, recording and entering data into a database, and identifying invertebrate species to family and genus. Work is physically demanding in hot, humid, buggy conditions. Some weekend work required. All skills can be trained, but a positive attitude, willingness to work hard and learn, and self-motivated personality are most important. Qualifications: 1) B.S. in wildlife or related field or working toward a B.S. degree 2) An interest in wildlife and population research 3) Previous field research and computer experience is preferred. 4) Driver’s license with no restrictions 5) Experience with data entry using Microsoft products (e.g., Access and Excel) is preferred. Benefits: 1) Compensation: $230/week ($920/month) 2) Starting Date: 16 April 2018 (Somewhat flexible) 3) Position Length: 16 weeks with possibility of extension. 4) Last Date to apply: Open until filled *Note: Housing onsite is NOT available, local applicants encouraged to apply. Documentation needed: 1) Cover letter (1 page) clearly stating career goals and interest in game birds 2) Detailed resume with a minimum of 2 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **Electronic submissions/inquires only - Please submit applications in a SINGLE PDF document to khoo...@ufl.edu Katie Rose Hooker PhD Student, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation University of Florida
