Research Assistant III (Wildlife Field)

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a full-time Research Assistant III (Wildlife Field) in South Kingstown, RI. The role involves conducting field research, data collection, and analysis under minimal supervision. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in environmental or wildlife science and at least three years of relevant experience. The position is limited to October 2025, with a salary range of $40,316 to $58,325.
Posting Details

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

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental or wildlife science (e.g., Wildlife & Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Management).2. Minimum of three years of experience in environmental or wildlife science field surveys and data collection.3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.6. Demonstrated ability to identify coastal waterbird species.

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