Part-Time Researcher - IRIS (Limited Term)

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IRIS is a group of researchers from over a dozen disciplines at the University of Georgia, including engineering, ecology, landscape architecture, geography, anthropology, economics, and policy and law. We work toward a more equitable, resilient future by discovering innovative ways to combine natural and conventional infrastructure. IRIS expands the definition of infrastructure to include natural systems, including the forests that purify our air and drinking water, barrier islands and natural shorelines that protect our communities from storms, and marshes that store carbon and buffer against erosion.

This is a part-time position, at 15-20 hours/week. This position is also Limited-term in nature, and will be in the field in the Sapelo Island area for research.

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* Local cultural and ecological knowledge.

* Experience communicating with a wide range of audiences.

* Experience with basic word processing and spreadsheet software.

* Experience working in harsh conditions (salt marshes).

The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems ( IRIS) and the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia are hiring for a Part-time Research Professional to assist with an oyster and salt marsh restoration effort on Sapelo Island.

The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing community engagement events, island field efforts, and assisting with monitoring of restored reefs.

The research professional will be under the direct supervision of Brock Woodson ( College of Engineering) and Nik Heynen ( Department of Geography), and but will work with the broader team to implement the oyster and marsh restoration project.

The position will be based on Sapelo Island in the Hogg Hummock community.

This part-time position is limited term in nature and c ontinuation of this position is expressly contingent upon continuation of funding.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Will work in salt marshes, in the field on Sapelo Island.
Driving as needed to perform job related duties.

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Assist with oyster and salt marsh restoration project efforts by monitor restored reefs via collecting field data and conducting UAV operations.

Organize community engagement events and on-island field efforts in the Hogg Hummock community.

Partner with broader team including engineers, geographers, ecologists, and other scientists and practitioners to implement the oyster and marsh restoration project, on site on Sapelo Island, GA.