THE JONES CENTER AT ICHAUWAY

PLANT ECOLOGY SEASONAL TECHNICIAN II

The Plant Ecology lab at the Jones Center invites applications for two Seasonal Technician positions to assist with seed collection and processing, as well as vegetation sampling on long-term research projects in uplands within the longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem. These 4-month positions begin in July 2019. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. Other duties include data entry and lab/office work as needed. These positions will report directly to the Plant Ecology Research Associate.

The 28,000-acre research center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, 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. For more information visit our web site: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jonesctr.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=r%2BKkicEtwYnfx7vhcwrDquoOsesmJnTfApHsHIwRjFA%3D&reserved=0.

Job Requirements: Ability to independently follow instructions. 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 have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology, or a related field. Previous experience with seed collection or plant identification in the southeastern U.S. and the use of dichotomous keys is highly desired. Computer and laboratory-related experience is also preferable.

Wages: $11.00 per hour (limited housing available); $12.00 per hour (without housing)

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of relevant coursework, list of three references with contact information, and the date they are available to begin working as a single document by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org, Subject: Plant Ecology Seasonal Technician. Review of applications will begin May 17.

For specific questions or more information on this position, contact: Lisa Giencke, Plant Ecology Research Associate, by email:lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org or phone: (229) 734-4706.

The Jones Center at Ichauway is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Oregon–Aquatic Biologist II needed to lead a field crew in aquatic ecology survey methodology on public and private forest lands. Duties include backpack electrofishing, fish identification, collection of macroinvertebrate and periphyton samples, habitat surveys, and working closely with primary investigators.  Experience with backpack electrofishing, local fish identification and conducting aquatic surveys is desired.  Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Position extends from mid June 2019 through mid September 2019.  The crew lead will receive $2,700 per month. Full position announcement available at:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncasi.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2FAquatic-Biologist-II-Forest-Watershed-Composition-Summer-2019-Crew-Lead.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636922992136897071&sdata=mVgELO6mGLk51UQXN330EgT6o6xZ2la66RaQXI3Iscw%3D&reserved=0.  A Bachelor of science degree is required.  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.: lclark@ncasi.org.  Applicant review will begin May 13, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

Oregon–Aquatic Biologist I needed to conduct aquatic ecology survey sampling on public and private forest lands. Duties include backpack electrofishing, fish identification, collection of macroinvertebrate and periphyton samples, habitat surveys, and working closely with primary investigators.  Experience with ecology field work and interest in aquatic ecology is desired.  Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Position extends from mid June 2019 through mid September 2019.  The technician will receive $2,400 per month. Full position announcement available at: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncasi.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2FAquatic-Biologist-I-Forest-Watershed-Composition-Summer-2019.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636922992136897071&sdata=kmu23PM43gkiHE%2FiW5MDI9ERvdCkkFn7KkRrEFjPwmg%3D&reserved=0.  Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences discipline is required.  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.: lclark@ncasi.org.  Applicant review will begin May 13, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

The HART Lab (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhartlab.wiscweb.wisc.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136897071&sdata=nLZtTt%2BT2pRmfkkYisgEMdQ6RUPbfkXBj8CnaG4kQSM%3D&reserved=0) is currently recruiting one MS student to study the ecology of black ash wetlands in Wisconsin (start date Fall 2019). This is a unique opportunity to work on a long-term research and monitoring study examining the impacts of emerald ash borer (EAB) invasion on culturally and ecologically-significant black ash trees in wetland communities on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers from the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation, USFS and UW-Madison.

Competitive applicants will have field research experience, GIS skills, and experience working with diverse populations. Strong written and verbal communication and familiarly with the Wisconsin’s local flora are also desired.

Interested students should fill out the recruitment survey available here:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_6D7T6cP6zFE1zFP&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136897071&sdata=WXPM3CtfqsMJb9ngeopoa%2FPhfuCzDvZ4GshEQnMIdWI%3D&reserved=0. The survey will questions about your background, education, research interests and experience. Finally,  it concludes by asking you to upload your CV/resume and an example of your writing. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Promising candidates will be contacted via email, at which point a full application package will be also need to be submitted to the UW-Madison Graduate School.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in science.

Please contact Dr. Sarah Hart (sarah.hart@wisc.edu) with questions.