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.
College/Unit/Department website: srel.uga.edu
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 09/01/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 09/21/2026
Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area
Classification Title: Research Tech-Life Science I
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: BS with at least one year of post-baccalaureate experience
Position Summary: Assist with field and laboratory based studies of amphibian and reptile ecotoxicology, population ecology, and conservation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
- Communicate effectively
- Make sound decisions with an emphasis on safety
- Act with integrity
Physical Demands: Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors up to 8 hours a day
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
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): Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Assists graduate students, PI, and postdoctoral fellow with research projects involving amphibian conservation ecology and general ecotoxicology studies
Percentage of time: 30
Assists in maintaining remote environmental data loggers and curating associated data
Percentage of time: 25
Assists with acoustic recording of amphibians to include development of AI detectors, maintenance of loggers, and regular analysis of recordings
Percentage of time: 25
Assists with general lab maintenance, chemical safety, animal care lab maintenance etc.
Percentage of time: 20
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Stacey Lance
Recruitment Contact Email: lance@srel.uga.edu
