Posting Details
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Posting Number S15248P Working Title Research Technician Department Ecology-Odum School of Ecology About the University of Georgia
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This position will adhere to a standard work week with the potential for evening or weekend work when necessary
Advertised Salary 43,000.00 Posting Date 06/04/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/27/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information
Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
B.S or M.S. in biology, ecology, or related fields
Position Summary
This position will assist with field and lab work and data management for various projects related to aquatic ecology and conservation with potential opportunities for contributing to data analysis and writing. Additional duties include maintaining lab and field equipment. This position will assist with projects related to biodiversity conservation in the southeast, mussel-fish interactions, high-frequency and synoptic monitoring of water quality, and other aquatic ecology research.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Experience with data management of continuous, high-frequency sensor data Competency in word processing programs (e.g., Word) as well as data management software including Excel. Familiarity with program R and ArcPro. Experience with fish and aquatic invertebrate identification is beneficial. Experience paddling in rivers.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable working in challenging field conditions, including wading and seining in large rivers, hiking up to 5 miles on unstable terrain, exposure to repetitive tasks, or sitting for long-periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with field work on various projects related to aquatic ecology and conservation: including but not limited to fish and invertebrate collection, water quality collection, geomorphic surveys, water quality sensor management.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with standard aquatic ecology laboratory work including invertebrate sorting and identification, water quality analysis, and other standard aquatic ecology laboratory tasks
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with field and lab equipment management. Organize and manage data using Excel, R, and other data management platforms. May also include assisting with data analysis and writing of reports
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with various administrative duties
Percentage of time 5
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Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Hanna Crawford Recruitment Contact Email hanna.dockery@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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