Temporary Research Technician – Forest Ecology & Sensors

University of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory seeks a full-time Temporary Technician to support forest ecology studies. Responsibilities include fabricating sensors, processing soil samples, and maintaining experiments in both laboratory and field settings.

The position emphasizes independence, teamwork, and good communication, with emphasis on lab/data handling skills and experience with ecological measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic laboratory and data management skills.
• Experience with forest measurement and ecophysiology techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of scientific sensors via soldering.
• Processing soil samples in the lab.
• Experimental maintenance and data collection in greenhouse and field settings.
• Other support activities as needed.

Skills

Sensor fabrication

Communication skills

Independence

Data management

Troubleshooting equipment

Tools

Sap flow sensors

Soil moisture sensors

Thermocouples

Dataloggers

Job description

University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory seeks a full-time Temporary Technician to support forest ecology studies. Responsibilities include fabricating sensors, processing soil samples, and maintaining experiments in both laboratory and field settings.

The position emphasizes independence, teamwork, and good communication, with emphasis on lab/data handling skills and experience with ecological measurement tools.