Biological Field Technicians

Study Descriptions: The University of Central Florida, Biology Department has two projects beginning this fall in Citrus County (Withlacoochee State Forest) and Hillsborough County (County-owned conservation lands). We will collect data to evaluate impacts of roads on maintaining habitat connectivity. We will monitor for wildlife interactions at underpasses, along roadway fence-lines and within adjacent, protected conservation lands. We will conduct field work using trail cameras, track stations, road-kill and mark-recapture surveys and also evaluate previously collected biodiversity data. We will analyze data collected and provide a report with recommendations to the sponsor agencies.

Job Description: Seeking part time or full-time help for 10 to 18 months. Tasks include managing trail cameras, periodic road-kill, tracking and trapping surveys, data entry and analysis, and assistance with report writing.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary range depends on education and experience (minimum of $16/hr). Temporary housing may be an option.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or 1 year of experience as a biological field technician is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of Florida fauna. Experience with small animal handling, track identification and use of trail cameras preferred. Training will be provided where deficiencies exist. A valid Florida driver’s license, basic computer skills for data entry and use of a gps unit are necessary; GIS experience is beneficial, but not mandatory. The ability to effectively communicate and interact with local agency personnel and the public is expected.

Start date: Oct 2022

We think this is a great opportunity for recent graduates or those interested in a career in applied field biology to gain experience. Please distribute this to anyone you think may be interested. For more information please contact: daniel.smith@ucf.edu

Thank you for your interest.

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Daniel J. Smith, Ph.D., A.I.C.P.

Research Scientist and Graduate Faculty

Department of Biology

University of Central Florida 4110 Libra Drive

Orlando, FL 32816-2368