RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL I

Posting Number S01907P Working Title RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL I Department Warnell-Research About the University of Georgia About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type Internal (PEP) Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Advertised Salary $33,023 Posting Date 09/12/2018 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants

You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement USG Core Values Statement

Classification Title RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some related experience or equivalent combination required. Area-specific certification and/or training may be required and other training will be provided as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Technical and professional responsibilities associated with this position include field and laboratory research and diagnostics related to wildlife health. Included will be both the supervision of others doing this work and active participation in completing these tasks. Also included, is the supervisory responsibility of field and laboratory equipment maintenance (equipment and supplies) and assuring that all safety and regulatory requirements are met. Precise records are required. Assistance in planning and selection of sampling and diagnostic approaches related to research projects and diagnostic samples, including assistance with both grant and manuscript preparation, also will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Basic skills related to wildlife biology and wildlife disease investigations (including necropsy and approved euthanasia techniques) and research. Experience with organizing and maintaining large data sets. Experience with work related to infectious pathogens and the maintenance of biosafety standards in the field.

Physical Demands

Moderate. Possibly short periods in the field (~1 week).

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Credit and P-Card policy Background Investigation Policy

Duties/Responsibilities

Apply primary investigator's directive, perform disease research and surveillance, and manage data collection for multiple projects from inception to conclusion.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Supervise and train graduate students and other field/lab personnel including visitors from the USA and/or foreign countries regarding field operating procedures, techniques and methodologies.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate & perform field and lab work associated with research projects.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Independently analyzes data, write reports, present findings at international and national meetings, and coauthor papers for publication in scientific journals.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with laboratory analysis of samples when needed.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain all field and lab related items including ordering supplies, equipment, instrument calibration, inventory, hazardous waste management meeting all OSHA safety regulations.

Percentage of time 10