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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Natural Resource Specialist (Wildlife Biologist)

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Virginia Tech is a leading global research institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The Natural Resource Specialist (Wildlife Biologist) will assist in various research and conservation projects, focusing on data collection and analysis related to ecological and wildlife studies.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute (VTCMI) Principal Investigators on various research, management, and conservation related projects

Collect field data on a variety of natural resources, ecological, and conservation related research topics including but not limited to vegetation/habitat composition, pollinators, aquatic resources, bats, and avian species

Perform basic data summaries and geospatial analysis

QA/QC of field data

Assist in summarizing findings

Qualification

B.S. in related fieldField survey experienceIdentify terrestrial taxaVegetationHabitat knowledgeMicrosoft products proficiencyGIS software experienceData summarizationQA/QC of field dataTeamwork

Required

A B.S. in Forestry, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, or related field

Experience working with a team to conduct field surveys

Experience and knowledge in identifying common terrestrial taxa in the Mid-Atlantic and southeast

Working knowledge of vegetation and habitat in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

Must be willing to work in adverse weather and field conditions

Valid Drivers' License, and ability to pass background checks to work on military installations required

Experience with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Access) Global Positioning Systems, and ESRI based GIS software required

Company

Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.

Founded in 1872

Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.vt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (146)

2023 (124)

2022 (196)

2021 (92)

2020 (81)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$24.09M

Key Investors

Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission

2025-01-16Grant

2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M

2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

Steven McKnight

Vice President for Strategic Alliances

David Raymond

Associate Vice President for Security and Identity

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