POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Assistant Field Crew Leader for the Shortgrass Steppe Long Term Ecological (SGS-LTER) research program in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 6 month non-student hourly position from April 9 October 12, 2007. The selected applicant will assist in data collection for various field studies, including flora, faunal, biogeochemical, and atmospheric research, and supervises a crew of 5 - 10 students.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct Field Research (75%): Conduct ecological research on the SGS related to population dynamics and community dynamics of small mammals by live-trapping and identifying animals and their arthropod prey species. Conduct ecological research on the SGS to qualify and quantify small mammal habitat, annual above and belowground net primary production, vegetative re-growth after a disturbance, or abundance of exotic species by implementing several methods. Conduct and maintain ecological research experiments focusing on the biogeochemistry and land-atmosphere interactions on the SGS. Operate four wheel drive vehicle out to field research sites. Work long hours, and some nights and weekends in the field under possible adverse weather conditions. Enter field data into the database during the field season and insure high integrity of the data. Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly maintained at the field station. Supervision (25%): Train and supervise a crew of 5-10 student biologists. Insure that written data and physical specimens are collected with scientific integrity and according to specifications set by the principal investigators for each project. Insure that large numbers of data sheets and samples are transferred to the appropriate investigator in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Coursework or B.S. (B.S. preferred) in Biology, Range Science, Wildlife, Ecology, or other related field. Experience supervising field crew or students. Experience with fieldwork in remote areas and in extreme weather conditions. Valid US Drivers license and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle and a tractor. Experience with Sherman live traps and with handling small-mammals. Ability to identify SGS mammals to species level and to determine age, sex, and reproductive status of individuals. Experience with daubenmire and point-frame methods and ability to identify common plants on the SGS to the genus or species level. Experience with pitfall trap methods for collecting arthropods and ability to identify common SGS arthropods to family or species. Experience with radio telemetry of meso-carnivores. Experience with avian nest survey methods and identification of shortgrass steppe species. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Explorer, and Word and experience using a digital camera and binoculars. SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience. POSITION AVAILABLE: Please send a letter of application (including a description of experience in supervisory role, and ecological coursework or research), resume, and university transcripts. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Mark Lindquist SGS-LTER Department of Soil & Crop Sciences Campus Delivery 1170 Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170 Applications will be considered until the position is filled. However, applicants should submit applications by Friday, 16 March 2007 for full consideration. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Mark Lindquist, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Alex Suazo, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State Laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.
