The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for
a full-time, temporary Seasonal Technician. 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 mid-August 2018 and continue through
December 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) insect trapping, sorting,
and pinning; 3) assistance with construction, installation and
maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 4) 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: A 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: $11.00 per hour with housing
$12.00 per hour without housing
(Rate may change depending 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:
[email protected] AND [email protected]; Subject:
Ecohydrology Seasonal Technician (please use exact wording in subject
line, otherwise your application may be overlooked). Specific questions
regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Research
Associate, Stribling Stuber ([email protected]).
Applications received by July 12, 2018 will receive highest
consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify employer.
