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Current Opportunities

SCWDS Student Worker

Title: SCWDS Student Worker
Department: VetMed-Wildlife Disease Study
Posting Number: Subject to change

Position Summary: 

The Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS) is a state and federal cooperative wildlife health research unit in the Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. As a regional cooperative, SCWDS is involved in a diversity of projects: wildlife mortality investigations, pathogen surveillance, vector surveillance, and applied wildlife health research projects. On an as-needed basis, SCWDS seeks applications for student workers for up to 20 hours/week/student. Specific duties are diverse and will vary depending on current project needs and time of year, but may include: assistance with laboratory and facility organization; laboratory maintenance, stocking, and cleaning; laboratory identification of arthropod vectors; assistance with clerical activities and report preparation; and departmental vehicle maintenance. This position may also assist faculty and staff with laboratory processing of diagnostic and/or research samples, field research and surveillance activities, and wildlife mortality investigations. The student should demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in conservation and wildlife health. No prior experience is needed, although basic experience in microbiology, entomology, and/or wildlife biology is preferred.

These positions are open periodically, depending on needs. Please check UGAJobs for active postings.

Interested candidates should contact Betsy Kurimo-Beechuk ([email protected]).

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