Senior Research Associate - Metropolitan Human-Wildlife Conflicts

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of Natural Resources (GADNR), and their level of trust in GADNR; and
5. How residents would prefer to receive information about living with wildlife.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Applicants must have completed graduate level coursework in human dimensions theories and methods (or comparable social sciences methods) prior to the start date of this position. Applicants must demonstrate that they can apply human dimensions or other social sciences theories and methods in an applied research context. Applicants must have experience in survey design and quantitative analysis, including analysis of survey data (logistic regression). Applicants must be proficient in computer languages suitable for statistical analysis (e.g., R, STATA). Physical Demands The successful applicant is expected to meet with the research team on a regular basis (subject to social distancing protocols required to manage COVID-) and to complete all job duties that expect the applicant to be present on the University of Georgia campus. Travel related to this research. Driving. Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities The applicant will design and pre-test online surveys to be administered to residents of the metro-Atlanta region. The applicant will coordinate with Research Services at Qualtrics to administer the survey. The applicant will ensure that all completed surveys meet data quality standards (e.g., respondents answered all questions, did not speed through the survey, did not fail attention check and data validity questions). The applicant will clean and analyze all data collected using appropriate regression analyses to identify determinants of wildlife tolerance. The applicant will ensure that all research efforts are reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Georgia. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities The applicant will generate a final report for GADNR which provides descriptive statistics for all survey questions, the results of regression and other appropriate analyses, and recommendations on how GADNR may enhance their engagement with residents of the metropolitan Atlanta region. The applicant will present the results of this study to GADNR (online or in-person depending on health and safety restrictions). Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities The applicant will disseminate research findings at academic meetings and conferences. The applicant will also undertake additional research and extension tasks associated with this project, as identified by Dr. Pienaar.. Percentage of time

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