Temporary Research Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a candidate to manage research programs that determine fluxes in peanut, pecan, and other ecosystems. You will help plan, prepare, and monitor field data collection, deploy instrumentation, and use computer programs to check and process data.

You will help prepare technical and scientific reports for diverse outlets. The role involves working outdoors, handling field equipment, and communicating findings through written materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Experience with instrumentation or measurement equipment preferred.
• Proficient in basic data processing and computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor field data collection.
• Use computer programs to double check and process data.
• Prepare technical and scientific write-ups for various outlets.
• Assist in planning details of field experiments.

Skills

Instrumentation familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Summary

The individual will manage research programs that determine fluxes in peanut, pecan, and other ecosystems. The individual will help plan, prepare, and monitor field data collection. The candidate will deploy instrumentation, and use computer programs to double check and process data; the individual will help prepare both technical and scientific reports and write-ups meant for numerous and various outlets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor field data collection.
• Use computer programs to double check and process data.
• Help prepare both technical reports and technical and scientific write-ups meant for numerous and various outlets.
• Help plan details of the field experiments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Computer work and knowledge or some experience with instrumentation.

Physical Demands

Work outdoors in heat and lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).