The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for
a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Worker. The 28,500-acre
Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, 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 can be found on the web
site at http://bit.ly/jones_center.
This position will begin in early April 2018 and continue through
September 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on
performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and
graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and
lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the
intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at
local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on
assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as
graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine
measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection
and processing; 3) insect trapping, sorting, and pinning; 4) assistance
with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and
meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry.
Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct
sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions
(i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal
supervision.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural
resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or
coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is
a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly
desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and
ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field
instrumentation.
Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing
$10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing
(Rate will depend on qualifications)
Limited on-site housing is available.
A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies
are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to:
j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker (please
use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be
overlooked). Applications may also be sent by mail to: Cindy Craft,
ATTN: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological
Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to
(229)734-4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent
to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber
(stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received before March 1,
2018 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological
Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify
employer.
