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- Measuring, weighing, marking, and identifying (by species and marking codes) frogs and other experimental animals.
- Conducting field and laboratory experiments with gopher frogs and other species under the direction of WCU faculty and graduate students.
- Accurately recording data onto data sheets and subsequently entering the data into computer spread sheets.
- Constructing and maintaining experimental facilities in the field and laboratory, including field enclosures for frogs, artificial ponds (in cattle watering tanks), aquaria, laboratory cages, and specialized experimental apparatuses.
- Operating U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, WCU, and private vehicles for travel to research sites.
- Summarizing research data into tables, figures, and narratives, and conducting statistical analyses of these data.
- Writing reports and giving oral presentations summarizing research activities, results, and data for use by funding and permitting agencies and other interested parties. Contribute to writing publications on research results for scientific journals.
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Research Assistant #T00544 - Cullowhee, United States - Western Carolina University
Description
Posting Number temp hourly774P Quick Link for Internal Postings Classification Title Working Title Research Assistant #T00544 Department Biology Salary Range $12-20/hour Posting InformationEmployees will assist with research on the federally endangered dusky gopher frog, Rana sevosa
Duties include:
Employees must be able to work independently with minimal supervision at a remote field site in the DeSoto National Forest in southern Mississippi, be extremely meticulous, careful, and responsible, be good with animals, and be willing to work under hot, cold, humid, rainy, or buggy conditions during daytime, nighttime, weekdays, and weekends.
The ideal candidate has at least a B. S. degree in biological sciences and a strong interest and experience in conservation biology, ecology, and herpetology.
Posting Text
Open Date 12/03/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note:
Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential VerificationAll new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.
Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOEWestern Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.
Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call or email atUniversity Safety
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