Ram Oren's ecophysiology lab at Duke is looking for a technician -- see forwarded message below. Also, if you're interested in natural history, you might enjoy taking a look at Jeff's nature website, linked below.
------- Forwarded message follows ------- Job Announcement for Oren Lab (Nicholas School at Duke University) The Oren lab has an immediate opening for a full-time field and laboratory technician to work on ecosystem carbon storage/balance projects at the Duke FACE (Free Air CO2 Enrichment) site (http://face.env.duke.edu/main.cfm) and surrounding ecosystems. Field measurements include tree diameter growth, leaf area index, litterfall, and environmental climatic data, as well as maintenance of corresponding equipment/systems. Lab work includes processing litterfall material, processing field data, training and coordination of part-time workers, and assisting with general management of the lab. Candidates should have bachelor's degree in biological or forest sciences, be in good physical condition, be able to work at canopy- level heights, and be able to work occasionally at dawn or dusk. Position starts immediately and includes full Duke University benefits. Pending renewal of the Duke FACE grant by DOE, the position could last up to 5 years or more. Annual salary is $26,000 with cost of living raises each summer. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Jeffrey Pippen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Jeffrey S. Pippen Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Rm A-241 LSRC Bldg, Box 90328 Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 PH: (919) 660-7278 http://www.duke.edu/~jspippen/nature.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ------- End of forwarded message ------- For more ecology-related technician job ads, see: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/tech.htm -- Charles W. "Will" Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
