Temporary Technician (Beasley)

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: srel.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 11/23/2026

Posting Date: 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Trapping wildlife for research purposes

Percentage of time: 50

Camera trapping work for population estimates including deploying game cameras and processing photos

Percentage of time: 40

Ungulate Exclosures

Percentage of time: 5

Data management

Percentage of time: 5

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary

The Beasley Lab (https://beasleywildlifelab.srel.uga.edu/home) at University of Georgia is soliciting applications for a motivated research technician to assist with projects researching and managing invasive and native species on the Georgia coast. The main responsibilities will include assisting with live trapping and radio collaring wild pigs and white-tailed deer which involves scouting and maintaining bait sites, maintaining remote cameras, putting up and taking down traps, sampling dispatched wild pigs, and handling chemically immobilized animals. Other main responsibilities include conducting baited remote camera surveys, processing those camera images for population estimates, and building and maintaining ungulate exclosures. Additional duties may include using radio telemetry to locate collared animals, data management in excel, maintaining field equipment, and other related tasks as projects develop. The anticipated start date for the position(s) is early January 2027 but we welcome earlier start dates if the applicant is available and is expected to last 6-8 months.

Physical Demands: Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

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?: Yes

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): Yes

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: Jim Beasley

Recruitment Contact Email: beasley@srel.uga.edu