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 in June 2017 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 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) 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). Applicantions may also be sent by mail to: Cindy Craft,
ATTN: Ecohydrology Hourly 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
([email protected]). Applications received before April 21,
2017 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological
Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
