Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Newton, GA
Salary: $37,440/year
Application Due Date: Open until filled
Overview:
The Jones Center at Ichauway is currently accepting applications for a Research Technician II position in the Plant Ecology Lab. The employee will assist with many aspects of ongoing research and plant conservation, with particular emphasis on plant-animal interactions, plant identification in long-term vegetation monitoring plots, and seed collection and propagation. Other duties include data entry, working with camera traps, and other lab/office work as needed. This 17-month position begins August 2025 (with possible extension) and reports directly to the Plant Ecology Research Associate.
Qualifications:
M.S. degree in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology, habitat management, or a related field. Alternatively, B.A. or B.S. with a minimum of three years of relevant fieldwork experience.
Previous experience with seed collection, plant identification in the southeastern U.S., and rare plant conservation preferable.
Experience with trail cameras and wildlife identification (especially birds) is desirable.
Excel, GIS (including Field Maps), and laboratory-related experience is also preferable.
Field work requires moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field, under demanding conditions (e.g., heat, high humidity, exposure to poison oak/ivy, and insects).
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to independently follow instructions.
Ability and interest in leading technician crews.
To Apply:
A cover letter, resume, and three references should be emailed as a single document to jobs@jonesctr.org AND lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org with Subject line: Plant Ecology Research Technician. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org. Please indicate your preferred starting date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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