We are seeking full- and part-time Field Assistants and one Project
Manager for spring field research in Raleigh/Durham, North
Carolina. The project examines the effects of urbanization on
multispecies plant-animal interactions with Lynn Adler
(UMass-Amherst), Paige Warren (UMass-Amherst), Rebecca Irwin
(Dartmouth), and Adrian Carper (Dartmouth). Field sites will be
located in Raleigh/Durham and surrounding areas.
Field Assistants: Field research assistants will be involved in
observing plant-insect interactions, measuring floral traits,
estimating bee abundance and diversity, and documenting site-based
characteristics of urbanization. Previous experience in field
biology or plant-insect interactions is preferred but not
required. Advanced undergraduates or individuals with a BA or BS in
a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Salary is $8-10 per hour,
depending on experience.
Project Manager: The field project manager will help the PIs lead a
team of field assistants, coordinate data collection, and be involved
in daily data collection, including observing plant-insect
interactions, measuring floral traits, estimating bee abundance and
diversity, and documenting site-based characteristics of
urbanization. Previous experience in field biology or plant-insect
interactions is required for the field manager position. Individuals
with a BA, BS, or MS in a relevant field are encouraged to
apply. Salary is $10-12 per hour, depending on experience.
The positions are available from mid-March through mid-April, 2008
(likely until April 20). Some relocation costs will also be provided
if the applicant is not currently living in the Raleigh/Durham
area. No health or retirement benefits are included.
To apply, please email a resume and brief cover letter as a single
PDF attachment. In your resume, please include the names and contact
information for three references (email and phone numbers, and a
brief description of how you know the recommender). The cover letter
should explain why you are interested in the position. Information
about how this position would relate to your previous research
experience and/or career goals is encouraged. In the subject of the
email, please put: Spring Research Assistant or Spring Project
Manager (depending on the position you are applying for). Email
applications to: Adrian Carper, [email protected]. Review
of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and will continue
until positions are filled.
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Dartmouth College are
equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
