Employer University of Georgia Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a Research Technician (BS) and Research Professional (MS) to support research in forest ecosystem ecology, ecophysiology, ecohydrology, phytoremediation, fire ecology, and biogeochemistry at SREL located in Aiken, SC.To apply, send the following in a single PDF with the subject “Aubrey Lab Research Position”: (1) a cover letter summarizing your research interests, qualifications, and career goals; (2) a resume or CV; and (3) names and contact information for three professional references to Doug Aubrey (daubrey@srel.uga.edu). Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Salary is $42-46K (technician) and $48-54K (professional) plus benefits with annual renewal, pending availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The selected candidate will be responsible for: assistance with the oversight and collection of data; general lab and field experiment organization and maintenance; data management, analysis, and manuscript preparation support; and assistance with other assigned tasks, including coordination of technicians, students, and collaborating scientists. A minimum of a BS (technician) or MS (professional) in ecology, forestry, natural resources, biology, environmental science, or closely related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team and be able to troubleshoot problems with equipment. Basic laboratory and data management skills are required. A valid driver’s license is required. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Aiken, SC Salary: $42,000 - $54,000 Job Benefits: Health insurance and retirement Application Deadline: Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:00pm
