Title: Wildlife Field and Lab Tech

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Institute for Applied Sciences-125000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $15.00 per hour

FTE: 0.000000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Department Summary

Modern biology encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment.

Position Overview

Conduct field and lab data collection associated with numerous funded projects. Fieldwork involves long days working in potentially inclement weather at remote locations, some international. For field work, you need to be familiar with bird song and sight identification, plant identification, and modern silviculture practices. Lab work involves molecular population genetic work using both the lab facility at UNT and the mobile lab facility. Lab work may involve international travel with the mobile lab. Data analytical work involves acoustical analysis and geospatial analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

You must have previous experience with the program for data analysis and/or have prior lab experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

You must have previous experience with the program for data analysis and/or have prior lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

None

Work Schedule:

Varies upon needs of the project.

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

None

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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