RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Location: University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus and Grand Island, Nebraska (Summer Job, full-time)
UNL Natural Resources Research Technician needed for grassland restoration study in central Nebraska on the ecosystem services provided by high and low diversity grassland restorations. The research is being conducted by the Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, part of the School of Natural Resources at UNL. The work will consist of sorting and identifying invertebrates in a UNL lab, collecting invertebrates on-site with a sweep net and pitfall traps, assisting with collecting data on plant diversity in the field, and entering data. The position will run from about May 19- August 22, 2008. Some of the invertebrate sorting work can be accomplished in the lab on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus but travel will be required to the field site near Grand Island, Nebraska. Field work will be conducted out doors. Housing is available near the field site. Some driving required. QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, OR related field/coursework in natural resources, entomology and botany. Prefer experience with conducting fieldwork. Valid driver’s license. Pay is $9.95 per hour full-time for the summer. Position is grant- funded. TO APPLY: Send application materials to: Kristine Nemec at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
