Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst (Short-Term)

This is a part-time (0.25 FTE), 12-month position expected to last approximately 12 months.

About the Role

The Department of Animal and Rangeland Science is seeking an hourly, short-term Faculty Research Assistant: Upland Game Bird Analyst. The incumbent will compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses for studies conducted by the Dinkins Lab. Focus will be on peer-reviewed publication writing for game bird studies, including sage-grouse, sooty grouse, or similar species. Other research topics will include analysis of hunting systems related to upland game birds.

Responsibilities

• Compile research data for abundance, occupancy, population dynamics, and habitat use analyses for studies conducted by the Dinkins Lab.
• Analyze hunting systems related to upland game birds.
• Develop and implement methodology for research and collection of data; maintain accurate records.
• Create and maintain database management systems; run quantitative analyses of data.
• Interpret results and provide conclusions based on findings.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts focused on the effectiveness of management actions on game birds (sage-grouse, sooty grouse, or similar species) for presentation and use in peer-reviewed manuscripts, Extension publications, and conferences.

Requirements

• Doctoral-level degree.
• Familiarity with upland game birds, particularly sage-grouse and sooty grouse, and their hunting systems.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques, including using and analyzing data from population surveys, marked birds, and hunting survey data.
• Knowledge of estimating detection probability in statistical models.
• Experience working with sagebrush wildlife or similar species.
• Proficiency in using Program R and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of wildlife statistics.
• Demonstrated collaboration with wildlife management agencies or analogous stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical and peer-reviewed research papers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $30.00–$36.00.

Schedule

• Part-time (0.25 FTE).
• Anticipated start date: August 24, 2026.
• Anticipated end date: September 15, 2027.