RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (=Faculty Research Assistant) Applications are invited for a Faculty Research Assistant to perform ecological and entomological research in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Gruner at the University of Maryland, College Park. This is a full-time contractual position, renewable on an annual basis, with competitive salary and benefits.
Closing Date: Screening of applications will begin after September 28, 2007 and position will remain open until filled. Department: Entomology Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, beginning at $26,370; health benefits and possibility for partial tuition remission; contractual non-tenure, full-time; reviewed and renewable on annual basis. Duties: Faculty Research Assistant will support several collaborative projects in basic and applied ecological entomology in Maryland and California, and will: conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments; maintain plant, arthropod and nematode colonies; help to identify and curate plant and arthropod specimens; enter data and manage databases on a regular basis; order materials/supplies and track lab expenses; maintain laboratory and greenhouse in working order; assist graduate students and other personnel with research; and oversee undergraduate student workers in these tasks. Qualifications: A strong science background and B.S./B.A. degree in ecology, entomology, agronomy, conservation biology or related discipline is required. M.S. degree and 2+ years experience in research or practical applications of research is preferred. Candidate must demonstrate: coursework and hands-on experience in ecology and evolutionary biology; capacity and interest in learning new concepts and techniques, including collection and preparation of specimens for identification, display, and storage; skill in both verbal and written communication in English; computer literacy and skill in managing, analyzing and evaluating data; ability to multi-task and work both independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others. Candidate must be willing to travel to field sites in Maryland and California, must possess valid driver's license, and must be willing to work outdoors, tolerating conditions such as heat, wind, rain, and cold. To Apply: Send CV, statement of relevant research experience and interests, and contact information for 3 references as a single file (MS Word or PDF) to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by mail to Dr. Daniel Gruner, Department of Entomology, 4112 Plant Sciences Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Screening of applications will begin after September 28, 2007 and position will remain open until filled. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Daniel S. Gruner, Assistant Professor Department of Entomology 4112 Plant Sciences Bldg University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 U.S.A. (o) 301-405-3957 (f) 301-314-9290 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://entmcv.umd.edu/?name=dsgruner
