Research Assistant III (Wildlife Field)

Position Information

Posting Number SF01925 Job Title Research Assistant III (Wildlife Field) Position Number 106226 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 5 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $40,316 - $58,325 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Natural Resources Science Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes

This is full-time calendar year position limited to October 18, 2025 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under minimal supervision, perform routine and non-routine field research and collection, reporting, and analysis of data.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision as performing routine and non-routine field research and collection and reporting of data.

Assist in performing field research and collection, reporting, and analysis of data.

Handle and maintain technical field instruments (e.g., scopes and binocular equipment, field collection of biological samples) required for completing field research work.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Perform other routine duties as required.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, Geographic Information System (GIS) and spreadsheet software.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or wildlife science (e.g., Wildlife & Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Management).
• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental or wildlife science field surveys and data collection.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify coastal waterbird species.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position will require regular field visits to aquaculture sites, and will involve exposure to insects, poison ivy and inclement weather.

Posting Date 12/24/2024 Closing Date 01/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14567