White-tailed Deer Research Technicians (6): Northwest or South-central Missouri
Agency:
University of Missouri – Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
Location:
Northwest or South-central Missouri
Job Category:
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary:
$10 per hour; housing provided
Start Date:
12/15/2014; negotiable
Application Deadline:
09/22/2014
Description:
The University of Missouri (MU) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are
recruiting 6 research technicians to study survival, recruitment, and movement patterns of
white-tailed deer in northwest or south-central Missouri from 12/14 – 6/15. Among other
duties, research technicians will be responsible for capturing and radio-marking deer,
investigating mortalities, locating fawns, and interacting with Missouri landowners. Work will be
conducted cooperatively with MU and MDC researchers. Technicians will also be responsible for
data entry and will be required to work long hours outdoors, often in adverse weather
conditions. A field vehicle will be provided to conduct research activities and housing is
provided.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology or related field is required. Previous field experience
capturing, handling, and radio-marking large mammals is highly preferred, but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Office software is also necessary.
Research Technicians must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a strong
work ethic and excellent organizational skills. Technicians must work effectively as part of a
research team and are expected to be in constant communication with project collaborators.
Research Technicians must be able to work in remote locations and conduct field work that is
often strenuous. Applicants must be able to work long hours outdoors, including early mornings
and late nights under adverse weather conditions and on weekends. White-tailed deer capture
will occur during winter and research technicians will often have to wait in blinds for extended
periods of time in cold weather until capture events occur.
Research technicians must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Applicants
must be able to share field housing with a crew leader and other research technicians.
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To apply, send: 1) cover letter stating work experience, applicable skills, and reason for interest
in this position, 2) a current CV, and 3) names and contact information (phone and e-mail) for 3
professional references in a SINGLE PDF or MS Word document to Jon McRoberts
(mcrobertsj@missouri.edu). Please put ‘White-tailed deer Research Technician’ in the subject
line of your e-mail application.
Contact Person:
Jon McRoberts
Contact Phone:
(573) 268-2638
Contact E-mail:
mcrobertsj@missouri.edu
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