Temporary Technician (Aubrey)

Position Details

The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a full-time (40 hr/week), temporary Research Technician to support monitoring forest fuels and other forest management related objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in wildland fire, including previous or current “red card” certification and training. Specific qualifications include:

• Maintenance of physical fitness
• Knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, methods and procedures
• Knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures
• Perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, adverse working and environmental conditions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Can troubleshoot problems with equipment
• Basic laboratory and data management skills

Duties/Responsibilities

• Data Collection - 60% of time
• Data Processing - 10% of time
• Project Maintenance - 25% of time
• Maintain physical fitness - 5% of time

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Potential candidates should upload a single pdf containing: (1) a cover letter summarizing their qualifications for the position and career goals; (2) a resume or CV; and (3) names and contact information for three professional references. Questions should be directed to Doug Aubrey (daubrey@uga.edu) with the subject “SREL Temporary Tech”.