Description: Field technicians are needed May-September 2009 to assist on a project studying the ecology of tick-borne diseases in the St. Louis, Missouri region. Based at the Tyson Research Center (http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/), this project includes an interdisciplinary team of ecologists, molecular biologists and medical and public health experts. Fieldwork will be conducted across sites in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, primarily utilizing conservation areas and state and county parks. Responsibilities include tick, deer, and vegetation surveys, small mammal trapping, data collection and management, and some supervision of undergraduate students or other assistants.
Qualifications: Willingness to work long hours under potentially tough field conditions (inclement weather, rough terrain, lots of ticks) is a must. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Prior experience with field research in disease and/or field ecology is desirable, but the ability to work independently is paramount. This would be an ideal position for a recent college graduate taking some time off prior to starting graduate school in environmental and/or disease biology. To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of at least two references to Brian Allan ([email protected]). Include in your letter any relevant experiences, your career goals, and your interest in applying for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately.
