JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC.
PLANT ECOLOGY LEAD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for the Plant Ecology Lead Research Technician position. The employee will assist primarily in conducting studies in plant ecology, e.g., biodiversity and restoration of longleaf pine and wetland ecosystems and rare plant biology. This job also entails participation in development of education and outreach programs in related areas of plant ecology. The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information about the Jones Ecological Research Center can be found on the web site at www.jonesctr.org. Job Requirements: Coordination of all aspects of fieldwork relating to plant ecology studies; Includes implementation of field studies, scheduling, overseeing and participating in field data collection, supervision and training assistants, purchasing and inventorying equipment and supplies, and managing greenhouse studies. Documentation of techniques used in research projects, preparation and implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures including data storage; Includes data management, initial data reduction and preliminary graphical analyses, performing summary statistics and other analyses as required. Curation of the herbarium collection; Includes specimen identification, specimen preparation, inventory, nomenclatural updates, documentation and pest control. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: M.S. degree in botany, forestry, plant ecology or a related field, with relevant research experience in plant ecological studies. Field experience, plant identification and data analysis skills essential. Wages: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Also included is a competitive benefits package. Send a letter of application, resume, and three references to: Cindy Craft, Attn: Plant Ecology Lead Research Technician, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870- 8522. (Fax # 229-734-4707; or preferably via email to: [email protected]. Specific questions regarding this position should be sent to Dr. Katherine Kirkman via email: [email protected] or call 229-734-4706. Applicants will be reviewed until the position is filled. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
