Department of Soil and Water, New Haven, CT Position Announcement, Summer Research Assistant Biological Control of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Eurasian Watermilfoil A Summer Research Assistant position is available at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to assist in the collection of invasive aquatic plants, as well as in laboratory and greenhouse studies focusing on the Biological Control of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Eurasian Watermilfoil. Background (course work) and field experience in biology and/or ecology are desirable. Must be able to swim and willing to snorkel in CT lakes. Duties will include assisting scientists in the establishment and maintenance weevil populations in greenhouses, collection and processing of Eurasian Watermilfoil vegetation samples from CT Lakes for chemical analysis, outdoor experiments in integrated pest management and laboratory-based identification and analysis of collected vegetation for invertebrate species.
The position is available from May 1 through October 31, 2007. The hours of work are 8:30-4:30, M-F (35 hr/wk) and the salary is $10.00/hr. Interested candidates should send an application to Dr. Jason White, Department of Soil & Water, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06504. Phone 203-974-8523, Fax 203-974-8502, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Follow this link for complete position information. http://www.caes.state.ct.us/JobOpportunities/job.htm Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
