Research Coordinator, Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program. The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program seeks a Research Coordinator to be based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, Georgia. The selected individual will serve as the senior field technician for the GCE LTER project (gce-lter.marsci.uga.edu/lter/) and the point of contact for all GCE operations on the coast. S/he will be responsible for helping to coordinate the GCE monitoring program, transporting personnel to field sites in marshes and estuaries, maintaining field equipment in good working order, and representing the GCE program to coastal organizations. S/he supervises other GCE technicians at the Marine Institute. The position will occasionally require strenuous physical activity and irregular hours. Applicant must be able to hike through mud, marsh grass and other terrain; lift and carry gear in the field; and assist in light construction (e.g. building boardwalks). This position is based out of the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA (http://www.uga.edu/ugami/). The selected individual may either live on the Island (in UGAMI housing at a subsidized cost) or on the mainland, but UGAMI residency is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in an appropriate field; small boat trailering and piloting experience and a captain's license; first aid certification; field research experience; basic computer skills, including experience with email, word-processing and spreadsheet programs; the ability to supervise others effectively; and the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and effectively represent the project to the public. The starting salary range is $28,153 - $40,000 and the position includes full benefits. Applicants should be willing to make at least a 2-year commitment to the position. Apply online at www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51424, applications will be considered starting October 1 and until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Steven Pennings ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
