The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for
a full-time, temporary Research Hourly 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://www.jonesctr.org/.
This position will begin as early as January 2017 (a February start date
is also possible) and continue for 3 months 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 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) installing and checking
insect traps; 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:
[email protected] Subject: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker. (Please
use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be
overlooked.) Applications can also be sent by mail to: ATTN:
Ecohydrology Research Hourly 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
([email protected]). Applications received before October
28, 2016 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones
Ecological Research Center, Ichauway, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer. Applicants must be
authorized to work in the United States.
