We have openings for 8 research technician / field assistant positions
in the Winfree lab in spring-summer 2010. See
http://winfreelab.rutgers.edu for more information about our lab.
All positions are for field data collection and data processing for
research projects on native bee pollination of crops as an ecosystem
service, and/or on the restoration of native bee communities. The work
includes collecting data on bee visitation to flowers, pollen deposition
by different bee species, vegetation transects, net-collecting bee
specimens, data entry, GIS data processing, and microscopy
identification of pollen. Work dates are somewhat flexible. We are
particularly interested in applicants who could stay for more than one
position sequentially. Requirements: field research experience; insect
identification skills (bee identification a big plus but not strictly
required); ability to work long hours outdoors in varied weather
conditions; great attention to detail; self-motivation, maturity and
ability to work independently. Driver's license required and own vehicle
a plus (we reimburse mileage). All positions are paid at between $12-$14
per hour, depending on experience, unless otherwise indicated.
April - September 2010. Carry out weekly surveys of pollinators using
experimental plantings of 100 plots to determine the relative
effectiveness of different flower species for pollinator restoration
programs. Based in Cape May, New Jersey. $18 per hour, or $17,000 for
the 6-month field season. 1 position.
Late March - late May 2010. Assist with a study of blueberry pollination
in southern New Jersey. Based at the Rutgers Pinelands Field Station in
Pemberton, NJ and at the Winfree lab. 3 positions
Early June - late July 2010. Assist with a study of cranberry
pollination in southern New Jersey. Based at the Rutgers Pinelands Field
Station in Pemberton, NJ and at the Winfree lab. 2 positions
Mid June - late August 2010. Assist with a study of watermelon
pollination in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Based at the Winfree lab. 2
positions
Interested applicants should send a description of their background and
interest, along with contact information for at least 2 references, to
Dan Cariveau [email protected].
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Rachael Winfree
Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology
Rutgers University
Tel 732 932 8315
http://winfreelab.rutgers.edu
