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Posting Information
Posting Number:
G/R31684P Working Title:
Temporary Field Research Technician Department:
Franklin-Genetics Employment Type:
Employee (Full-time Temporary) Posted:
12/10/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Salary:
$20/hr Anticipated Start Date:
03/02/2026 Location:
Venus, FL at the Archbold Biological Station (outside Georgia) Job Summary
The position involves establishing and maintaining a large common garden experiment (~7,000 plants) at Archbold Biological Station, Velitas, FL, during the growing season (March – October 2026). Key tasks include seed preparation, planting, infrastructure setup, data collection on plant traits and fitness, field maintenance, data entry, and some laboratory sample processing. The role also offers collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students. Duties and Responsibilities
Collect field data on transplanted seeds, including fitness components (germination success, survival, reproductive success, fecundity) and trait data (flowering time, plant size, leaf morphology, etc.). Communicate with the Principal Investigator and project leaders, sharing datasets and troubleshooting field challenges. Prepare and maintain the field site for the common garden: mowing, tilling, weeding, setting up fencing, establishing experimental treatments, and ensuring all equipment functions properly. Perform other duty assignments as needed. Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Coursework in ecology, plant biology, genetics, or related fields. Desire to train and mentor other team members. Comfortable with manual labor, including common tools, light carpentry, and gardening/landscaping techniques. Experience with field troubleshooting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, botany, or a related field. Ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions for long days. Previous experience with field research in ecology, evolution, and/or botany. Attention to detail; precise, neat work; ability to perform repetitive tasks. Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Physical Demands
The role requires prolonged outdoor work, sitting and standing for extended periods, collecting and troubleshooting data, occasional lifting of heavy materials and supplies (up to 50 pounds), and driving as needed. Other Requirements
Driving is required. The position does not involve a P‑Card or financial resource access and is not a position of trust. 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 ( hrweb@uga.edu ). Recruitment Contact
Dr. Jill Anderson Email: jta24@uga.edu
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Posting Number:
G/R31684P Working Title:
Temporary Field Research Technician Department:
Franklin-Genetics Employment Type:
Employee (Full-time Temporary) Posted:
12/10/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Salary:
$20/hr Anticipated Start Date:
03/02/2026 Location:
Venus, FL at the Archbold Biological Station (outside Georgia) Job Summary
The position involves establishing and maintaining a large common garden experiment (~7,000 plants) at Archbold Biological Station, Velitas, FL, during the growing season (March – October 2026). Key tasks include seed preparation, planting, infrastructure setup, data collection on plant traits and fitness, field maintenance, data entry, and some laboratory sample processing. The role also offers collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students. Duties and Responsibilities
Collect field data on transplanted seeds, including fitness components (germination success, survival, reproductive success, fecundity) and trait data (flowering time, plant size, leaf morphology, etc.). Communicate with the Principal Investigator and project leaders, sharing datasets and troubleshooting field challenges. Prepare and maintain the field site for the common garden: mowing, tilling, weeding, setting up fencing, establishing experimental treatments, and ensuring all equipment functions properly. Perform other duty assignments as needed. Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Coursework in ecology, plant biology, genetics, or related fields. Desire to train and mentor other team members. Comfortable with manual labor, including common tools, light carpentry, and gardening/landscaping techniques. Experience with field troubleshooting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, botany, or a related field. Ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions for long days. Previous experience with field research in ecology, evolution, and/or botany. Attention to detail; precise, neat work; ability to perform repetitive tasks. Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Physical Demands
The role requires prolonged outdoor work, sitting and standing for extended periods, collecting and troubleshooting data, occasional lifting of heavy materials and supplies (up to 50 pounds), and driving as needed. Other Requirements
Driving is required. The position does not involve a P‑Card or financial resource access and is not a position of trust. 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 ( hrweb@uga.edu ). Recruitment Contact
Dr. Jill Anderson Email: jta24@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr