Wild Turkey Lab Assistants

Posting Number G/R28804P

Working Title Wild Turkey Lab Assistants

Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

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About the College/Unit/Department 

College/Unit/Department website 

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information 

Advertised Salary 

Anticipated Start Date 05/15/2025

Posting Date 03/27/2025

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EOO Statement 

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Duties/Responsibilitiesprocessing of wild turkey gobbling data

Percentage of time 80

Duties/Responsibilities 

processing of wild turkey images

Percentage of time 20

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code 

FTE 0.75

Minimum Qualifications 

Position Summary 

Positions will process wild turkey gobbling data to determine whether selections identified by machine learning tools are gobbles or other sounds. Positions will also assist with processing images of wild turkeys for ongoing analyses.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in PositionApplicants with education in wildlife ecology, biology, or a similar field are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Willingness to follow instructions and complete tasks as assigned. Work will involve downloading auditory files, completing validation of calls using software that is provided, and then emailing completed files back to staff.

Physical Demands 

Computer work.

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

Is driving a requirement 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

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.

Contact Details 

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Michael Chamberlain

Recruitment Contact Email mchamberlain@warnell.uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

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