I seek applicants for a full-time, 15-month position to support my research program, an effort to restore Cascade Head, an Oregon coastal grassland, and to recover the population of a threatened butterfly, the Oregon silverspot (Speyeria zerene hippolyta). The technician will establish field experiments to quantify larval foraging behavior and the growth, survival, and reproduction of transplanted hostplants (Viola adunca). The technician will propagate plant material, collect and analyze data, supervise seasonal student assistants and collaborate with Nature Conservancy field staff. Depending on the qualifications of the individual hired, this position includes opportunities for co-authoring a meeting presentation and/or a publication. To learn more about this research, go to http://www.lclark.edu/~bierzych/ and navigate to the section on Viola adunca and the Oregon silverspot.
This position is lab, greenhouse, and field-based. Fieldwork will involve hiking on steep/uneven terrain, sometimes carrying heavy loads and working during inclement weather. Occasional work on weekends may be required. Minimum qualifications: BA/BS in biology, ecology, or related field; experience designing, carrying out, and interpreting the results of ecological experiments; and knowledge of statistics. The ideal candidate will have a masters degree in an appropriate field or extensive experience in independent field research and experimental design; experience working with/growing insects and plants; excellent organizational and communication skills; considerable knowledge of statistics, some knowledge of programming and modeling; and the ability to work well with students. The candidate must have a drivers license and a vehicle for fieldwork. Salary: $27,000-$30,000 annually, with benefits, commensurate with experience. Starting date: September 1, 2007 (negotiable) Location: Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR and Cascade Head Preserve To apply, complete the online application at: https://www.lclark.edu/dept/hr/applyonline.html. Include a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in this position, a resume, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references. If you plan to attend the annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America in San Jose, CA in August, please indicate this information in your application. Review of applications will begin on July 16, 2007 and will continue until position is filled.
