Dr. Paige Ferguson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, is seeking a research technician to collect field data during the Summer of 2017. The technician will work in conjunction with a MS student to conduct camera trapping of deer in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Pay is $4,000 for work from approximately early June until August. Start and end dates are negotiable. Housing will be a sublet apartment in Tuscaloosa.
Applicants who have or are currently pursuing a B.S. degree in wildlife sciences or a related major are preferred. Applicants should have experience in sampling design, camera trapping, GPS, and database management. Applicants must have strong communication skills and work ethic. To apply, please email Dr. Ferguson ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) the following: 1. a cover letter describing your interest in the project and prior experiences that have prepared you for the project, 2. CV, and 3. contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Additional information is available from the following links: Dr. Ferguson’s Research: http://bsc.ua.edu/paige-ferguson/ Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/ Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu<http://graduate.ua.edu/> University of Alabama: http://www.ua.edu<http://www.ua.edu/> Outdoor opportunities in Alabama: http://www.outdooralabama.com Tuscaloosa: http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services
