Research Technician II, Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long Term Ecological Research Program

SEERS; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

SEERS seeks a Research Technician II to support coastal ecosystem studies as part of the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program. This position is based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA, where you will join a team of technicians, faculty and students in field research.

Responsibilities include assisting with water quality, soils, and wetland biota studies, and performing related field tasks. Housing is provided at the Marine Institute.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and some relevant experience.
• Candidates with 4-year degrees in environmental fields and significant experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate pickup trucks; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with studies of water quality, soils, and wetland plants and animals.
• Work at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA.
• Collaborate with technicians, faculty and students at the field site.

Skills

Truck driving

Data analysis

GIS

Education

Associate's degree

4-year environmental degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Research Technician II, Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long Term Ecological Research Program

The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program ( https://gce-lter.marsci.uga.edu/ ) seeks a research technician to assist with studies of coastal ecology. Work will involve studies of water quality, soils, and wetland plants and animals. This Research Technician II position is based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA. The selected individual will work with other technicians, faculty and students at the field site.

The minimum qualification for the position is an Associate’s degree and some relevant experience; however, candidates with 4-year degrees in an environmental field (Biology, Chemistry, Geology) and significant experience will be the most competitive. Candidates must be able to operate pickup trucks, and have basic computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets. Let us know if you have any of the following useful skills or training: US Coast Guard Captains license, small boat piloting experience, drone pilot license, drone piloting experience, GIS, data analysis.

The position is based on Sapelo Island, GA. Housing is available at the UGA Marine Institute.

Salary: Minimum $35,200K, but commensurate with experience

For questions concerning the position, contact Dr. Steven Pennings – [e-mail]

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