JOB POSTING: ASSISTANT RESEARCHER FOR LAKE WISSOTA AQUATIC PLANT
SURVEY, WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Job Description: Assist lead researcher on Lake Wissota in assessing
various aspects of the aquatic plant community. Assist with data
collection, plant identification, equipment maintenance, database
management, and writing of lake assessments. Recruit and work with
volunteers and local citizens to assist with plant survey.
Desired skills, background, etc: Assistant Researcher must have the
ability to conduct work aboard a small watercraft for an entire day in
summer heat. Related courses or experience with aquatic invasive
species, ecology and/or aquatic plant identification desired.
Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and other
basic computer skills is necessary. Good driving record and experience
(or willingness to learn) hauling watercraft, launching watercraft,
and operating watercraft. Enthusiasm, friendliness, and ability to
communicate effectively are essential.
Project Background: The Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Science Center
conducted an aquatic plant survey on Lake Wissota in 2005 as a follow
up to a survey done in 1989 that looked at the effects of winter
drawdowns on aquatic plant communities. During the 2005 survey,
Eurasian water milfoil was found. The Lake Wissota Improvement and
Protection Association is currently developing an Aquatic Management
Plan that includes an aquatic plant survey in the summer of 2009.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Beaver Creek Reserve
C/o Sarah Braun
S1 County Highway K
Fall Creek, WI 54742
Approximate Start and End Dates: mid-May 2009 – August 2009 (approx. 12 weeks)
Total approximate hours: 40 hours per week, includes some weekends,
not to exceed 480 hours over the course of the project
Hourly rate of pay: $10
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY March 20, 2009
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Sarah Braun
Citizen Science Director
Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2212
