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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Part-Time, Wildlife Research Intern *

positionBranchburg, NJ
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remoteOnsite
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Raritan Valley Community College is a leading community college in New Jersey, recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship. They are seeking a Part-Time Wildlife Research Intern to assist with research on white-tailed deer populations and their ecological impact in New Jersey.

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Responsibilities

Assisting ongoing research and restoration efforts related to the population ecology of white-tailed deer and their effects on local forests and communities in New Jersey
Collecting data on deer populations in central and northern New Jersey
Working in teams to conduct night-time surveys of deer using road-based spotlight and drone-based infrared surveys
Construction and monitoring of deer exclosures
Other research activities based on student interests

Qualification

Ecology/conservation field workPlant/animal identificationField research experienceMicrosoft ExcelGISInterpersonal communicationTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Must be a current RVCC student in good academic standing or a recent graduate
Interest and/or experience in ecology/conservation field work
Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors under varying weather conditions for 6-8 hours/day
Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive up to 1-2 hours to field sites, as needed
Plant and/or animal identification skills
Interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred

Ability to identify mammal species of the eastern U.S., preferred
Field Research Experience In Zoology Or Forest Ecology, Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with GIS, preferred

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.insidehighered.com/

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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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