Sea Turtle Field Research Assistant

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The Lohmann Lab studies animal navigation, particularly the magnetic navigation of sea turtles Position Summary Work in Jekyll Island, GA on a sea turtle project.

Assist in building a test apparatus, setting up software to run magnetic navigation experiments with sea turtles, carrying out experiments and analyzing video data.

Also assist with animal collection and care.

Hours are flexible but will include nights and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The position requires experience working on magnetic navigation experiments and experience handling sea turtles.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Course work in Biology is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements The candidate should be able to lift up to 40 lbs., walk 2 miles on sand, and maneuver into narrow spaces.

The candidate should be able to see well enough to analyze behavioral video data.

All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

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