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Utah State University is Hiring a Research Technician III Near Logan, UT

Overview

The USU Disease Ecology laboratory is seeking a project manager (Research Technician III) to help us execute a statewide study investigating disease impacts on Utah's mule deer. The successful applicant will assist with animal captures, data management, and coordination of a large camera trapping study. The successful applicant will also help with reporting both in-person and in writing to the funding agency and collaborative partners.

Hybrid: This position is eligible for hybrid remote work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate field sampling kit construction
  • Oversee undergraduate researchers and coordinate / partially oversee with graduate student researchers at other sites
  • Coordinate with state (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) and federal (USDA) scientists on sampling protocols
  • Plan and coordinate national team meetings
  • Handle travel logistics pertinent to sampling
  • Lead a winter field effort for camera trapping in southern Utah
  • Produce annual reports for USDA
  • Produce annual reports for UDWR
  • Contribute to data analyses and manuscript preparation as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree; OR four years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree is strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of deer ecology and management
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong coordination and organization skills
  • Ability to self-direct and direct others as needed
  • Ability to work safely in remote settings
  • Experience with wildlife field biology including trapping, camera surveillance, etc.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $42,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work performed. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 75 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

College/Department Highlights

The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.

The Department of Wildland Resources in QCNR encompasses research in applied terrestrial ecology, including the ecology and management of wildlife, forests, rangelands, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation. Award-winning faculty teach courses that prepare students for professional careers in many natural resources fields, including programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters and the Society for Range Management and aligned with the Society of Ecological Restoration. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 7/2023

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

SALARY

$50k-60k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/02/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

09/24/2023

WEBSITE

usu.edu

HEADQUARTERS

LOGAN, UT

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

1888

CEO

LARA NEILESON

REVENUE

$500M - $1B

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

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