Research Associate

Job description

Position Function: Selected applicant will be the lead MSU field researcher and liaison to Audubon Delta with primary responsibilities of wrapping up final milestones of a 5-year project. Primary tasks include analyzing band and movement data, among other datasets such as accelerometers, as well as assisting with any remaining trapping and tracking of Least Terns and Black Skimmers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Salary Grade : 13: Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: The Southeastern U.S. hosts some of the greatest biodiversity in North America including numerous endangered and threatened species. Mississippi is characterized by diverse terrains including broadleaf forests, oak savannas, prairie grasslands, temperate pine forests and delta wetlands, along with abundant waterways. These rich landscapes provide habitat for hundreds of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. White-tailed deer are the number one game species in the Southeast, and accoun...