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 10 month position (March 2010 -December 2010). The employee will assist with many aspects of ongoing research, with particular emphasis on vegetation sampling related to a long-term ecological forestry study in the longleaf pine ecosystem. This position will report directly to the Plant Ecology Lead Technician. The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Centers 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. Job Requirements: Identification of ground cover species in the highly diverse longleaf pine ecosystem. Coordinate field data collection and supervise field assistants. Conduct vegetation sampling in demanding field conditions (i.e. heat, high humidity, and insects). Must have extensive experience with plant identification and use of dichotomous keys. 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 Annual Salary, ($1,000 Bi-weekly); plus benefits Send cover letter, resume, list of pertinent courses and list of references with phone numbers by email to: [email protected], Plant Ecology Technician II, Attn: Cindy Craft, Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870-9651 or FAX (229)734-4707. For specific questions or more information on this position, contact: Melanie Kaeser, Plant Ecology Lead Technician by Email: [email protected]. or (229)734-4706. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity employer. Rev. 02/15/2010
