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UOUniversity of Florida
University of FloridaHigher Education

Field Research Technician

Camera Trapping, Vegetation Surveys

Location

Quincy, Kentucky, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Contract

Experience

1-2 years

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Field Research Technician will assist with wildlife habitat management and longleaf pine ecosystem restoration projects. Key responsibilities include deploying and maintaining camera traps, identifying wildlife in images, and conducting vegetation surveys to quantify habitat characteristics and inform conservation decisions.

The Wildlife Ecology and Land Management Lab at the University of Florida is seeking a Field Research Technician to assist with multiple research projects focused on wildlife habitat management and longleaf pine ecosystem restoration in the Florida Panhandle.


The technician will primarily assist with deploying and maintaining camera trap arrays used to monitor wildlife communities across restoration and management sites. Responsibilities will also include organizing and identifying wildlife in camera trap images to support ongoing research and data management. In addition, the technician will conduct vegetation surveys to quantify habitat characteristics associated with wildlife use and restoration outcomes. These projects aim to improve understanding of how wildlife communities respond to habitat management and longleaf pine restoration, providing valuable data to inform conservation and land management decisions.


The technician will work closely with graduate students and research staff while gaining experience in wildlife monitoring, vegetation sampling, ecological field research, and applied conservation outreach. The technician may also assist with other field, laboratory, or data-related tasks as needed to support ongoing projects within the lab.


Job Duties

  • Deploying, maintaining, and retrieving camera traps across multiple field sites

  • Periodically checking cameras to ensure proper operation and replacing batteries and memory cards

  • Organizing and reviewing camera trap imagery

  • Conducting vegetation surveys at designated field sites, including measuring vegetation structure and recording plant community data

  • Recording and managing field data accurately using standardized protocols

  • Assisting with general field logistics, equipment maintenance, and data organization

  • Additional duties may include assisting with other field, laboratory, or data-related tasks as needed to support ongoing research activities in the lab.


Fieldwork will involve frequent travel to sites across the Florida Panhandle and working in hot, humid conditions with uneven terrain, dense vegetation, and biting insects.


Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, or a closely related field

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with private landowners and members of the public

  • Strong organizational skills and accurate data recording

  • Ability to follow field safety and research protocols

  • Ability to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions and maintain a flexible schedule

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members

  • Willingness to work flexible hours when required for fieldwork


Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience deploying and maintaining camera traps

  • Experience conducting vegetation surveys or other ecological field sampling

  • Experience navigating using GPS and driving in 4-wheel drive conditions

  • Familiarity with wildlife field research methods and data management

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Camera trap deployment • 1+ yrs
Vegetation surveys • 1+ yrs
Data recording • 1+ yrs
Wildlife field research methods • 1+ yrs
GPS navigation • 1+ yrs
Communication skills • 1+ yrs
Organizational skills • 1+ yrs
Working independently • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-2 years

Certifications

Valid driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationQuincy, Kentucky, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

University of Florida

Team size

Growing team

Location

Quincy, Kentucky, United States

The Wildlife Ecology and Land Management Lab at the University of Florida is seeking a Field Research Technician to assist with multiple research projects focused on wildlife habitat management and longleaf pine ecosystem restoration in the Florida Panhandle.

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Field Research Technician

Quincy, Kentucky, United StatesContract