Ecolog-L 2 Wetland Technician positions in coastal South Carolina

[Allen Rutherford]

Job Title: Natural Resources Researcher

 

Location: Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, Georgetown, SC.

 

Job Summary:

The laboratory of Dr. Jamie Duberstein (https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/JDUBERS) is seeking to fill 2 positions to assist with field-based studies of estuarine marshes, tidal forests, and non-tidal coastal forests. Our lab monitors marsh plant community composition and salinity conditions to help evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies designed to minimize loss of these limited and vulnerable ecosystems. Our tidal and non-tidal freshwater forested wetland studies provide continuation of long-term study plots measuring tree growth and forest structure, strengthened by dedicated studies of hydrologic and carbon-based interactions occurring in response to chronic and acute stressors and stimulators.

 

Most fieldwork will utilize a 60 hp outboard boat followed by hiking marshes and swamps that are sometimes flooded, depending upon tidal stage. An approximate distribution of time spent will be 75% fieldwork and 25% office/lab/prep. Typical fieldwork will include monthly visits to established marsh and forest study sites to download data and perform monitoring well and sensor maintenance, measure tree growth, and collect tree leaf litter samples. Lab duties include identifying, counting, and weighing marsh plants during bi-annual sampling events. Examples of office tasks include summaries of hydrologic data, compilation of seasonal tree growth, equipment inventory and purchasing, and additional opportunities commensurate with interest and performance.

 

The position will be based at Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science in Georgetown, SC. Employees typically rent from nearby Pawley’s Island or communities further north extending to Myrtle Beach. Travel to Savannah, GA (~3.5 hours from Georgetown) and multiple-day field excursions will be common. Field conditions will be typical of the southeastern US including summer humidity, winter cold spells, and seasonally buggy but generally not bad in that respect.

  

Qualifications and Preference:

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from accredited college at the time of hiring. A valid US driver’s license and the ability to swim are mandatory. The candidate must also be in adequate physical condition to competently traverse floating estuarine marshes on foot, collect vegetation samples, and carry them back to the boat. The ability to orienteer using a GPS and handheld compass is necessary and can be taught if needed. Proficiency at MS Office suite programs such as Word and Excel is expected.

Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within small groups as corroborated by the candidate’s professional references.

 

Term: Full-time, temporary one-year appointment.

 

Salary: $46,000

 

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

 

To Apply: To apply for these positions please visit the Clemson careers website (https://www.clemson.edu/human-resources/careers/search-jobs/) and search as an external applicant for job 110103. Registration is required to submit an application. An individually formatted CV and cover letter are appreciated.

 

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