JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC. PLANT ECOLOGY
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a temporary Technician II position in the plant ecology lab. This is a 3 year position (January 2009 -December 2011); employee will be evaluated after the first 3 months for continuation of the contract. The employee will coordinate all aspects of a multi-investigator field study conducted at Eglin Air Force Base near Niceville, FL. Expertise in vegetation sampling is necessary. This position will report directly to the Associate Scientist. Job Requirements: Coordinate field data collection, supervise field assistants, manage large data sets, and assist graduate students in research. Conduct vegetation, herpetological, and avian sampling in demanding field conditions (i.e. heat, high humidity, and insects). Must have extensive experience with plant identification and use of dichotomous keys. Must be willing to relocate to Niceville, FL. Qualifications: M.S. degree in botany, plant ecology or related field. Coursework in plant taxonomy required. Knowledge of southeastern U.S. flora preferable. Wages: $26,000 plus health care benefits. Send cover letter, resume, list of pertinent courses and list of references with phone numbers to: Plant Ecology Technician II Attn: Cindy Craft Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center Route 2 Box 2324 Newton, GA 39870-9651 Send information by Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED], FAX (229)734- 4707. For specific questions or more information on this position, please contact: Dr. Katherine Kirkman, Associate Scientist by Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Telephone: (229)734-4706. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity employer.
