Research Professional IV

Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position will provide statistical and technical assistance to the National Park Service's Inventory and Monitoring Division, with a focus on analyzing monitoring data for a variety of resources, primarily forest vegetation. The incumbent will prepare and provide statistical-support reports; develop methods and tools for quality-control review, analysis, and visualization of data; assist with the review of monitoring protocols (such as power analyses and evaluating data variability and recommending changes to reduce variability); present research results to partners and at scientific conferences; publish in peer-reviewed literature; assist with development of research proposals; and interact with scientists at the National Park Service and the Georgia Cooperative Research Unit and our partners. Other related duties may also be assigned as needs arise (e.g., required training, contribution to general operation of the research unit). Further, lab members are expected to help maintain a supportive collegiate environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstration of expertise with statistical analyses and modeling (e.g., GLMMs, GAMs, occupancy modeling) of multi-year monitoring data; proficiency with R.
• Experience with managing data and developing data visualizations,
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Written and oral communication skills corresponding to quantitative analyses.
• Prior experience analyzing multi-year monitoring data on forest vegetation.
• Record of scholarship using data collected from natural habitats and wild populations, especially forest vegetation.

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand at a computer for extended periods of time in an office setting.
• Incumbent may make infrequent observational field visits that may involve some walking, standing, bending, and exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide statistical and technical assistance:

• Develop methods and tools for quality-control review, analysis, and visualization of data.
• Review monitoring protocols (such as power analyses and evaluating data variability and recommending changes to reduce variability).

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Communicate findings:

• Prepare and provide statistical-support reports.
• Present research results to partners and at scientific conferences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed literature.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Manage projects:

• Interact regularly with project partners about tasks, progress, and results.
• Backup files and document code.
• Interact with scientists at the National Park Service and the Georgia Cooperative Research Unit and our partners.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Program assistance:

• Contribute to professional development of other members of the laboratory.
• Communicate regularly an in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research or other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.
• Assist with development of research proposals.
• Help maintain a supportive collegiate environment.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Brian Irwin Recruitment Contact Email irwin@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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• YES
• NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

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