POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Zoology Temporary Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration of
Grassland Ecosystems
Opening Date: March 5, 2007
Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applicants responding by
March 16th, 2007.
Position Duration: March 26 through mid-late June. Crew will be based at
various sites in California April-May.
Position Description:
The Department of Zoology at Oregon State University invites applications
for 2 full time temporary technician positions. These positions will be
under the direction of principal investigators Drs. Elizabeth Borer and Eric
Seabloom. The laboratory conducts research on community ecology and
conservation biology of plants, insects, and pathogens in west coast grasslands.
Duties of this position include:
1. Sampling in field experiments examining the community ecology of
grassland plant, arthropod, and pathogen communities based on guidance from
supervisors
2. Collection of vegetation, insect and soil data
4. Working alone or on a crew of up to 4
5. Collecting data using routine methods in variable weather
Experimental sites and living quarters are on UC Natural Reserves in the
Santa Barbara, Carmel Valley and Davis areas. Field work will be conducted
under all weather conditions. Work hours are variable and will require
working some weekends. Group housing at sites in CA is provided; housing in
Corvallis is not provided.
Salary: $9-11 per hour, commensurate with experience. No benefits,
overtime, or per diem.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have interest and experience in ecological research.
Individuals must be willing and able to work in outdoor conditions and lab
setting, and be willing to travel between field sites in CA throughout April
and May. Applicants must be able to work long days and/or weeks, lift 30-50
lbs, and hike off trail up to 1 mile.
Applicants must be able to SAFELY drive a large 4 wheel drive vehicle on
paved, gravel, and dirt roads.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience in field biology,
field ecology, and restoration ecology. Individuals with a record of
promoting harmony in the laboratory and field settings are also desired.
Application: (Emailed applications are strongly encouraged.)
Send a letter of application; curriculum vitae or resume; and names,
addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:
Emily Orling, Faculty Research Assistant
Department of Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2914
Telephone 541-737-5527
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Inquiries may be addressed to Emily Orling at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer.
