Full-time laboratory and field biologist
Location: Davis, CA**
/Pollinator conservation, native bees and native plant restoration/.
A full-time 2 year lab and field researcher
position working on pollination as an ecosystem
service and plant restoration is available in the
Williams lab at UC Davis. Start date: March 2010.
Review will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Applicants may contact
Neal Williams ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>) directly,
however this position will be posted shortly
through UC-Davis and you will need to apply
through the UC Employment website:
https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267036079484
Project description: We are initiating two
multi-year projects targeting pollinator
biodiversity and pollination service in
agricultural landscapes. The primary project is
part of a multi-region effort to develop native
forb mixtures to promote bee populations and
pollination service in intensive agricultural
landscapes. This blends research on cultivation
of native plants in different scenarios and
monitoring of bees. The second project explores
the relation of biodiversity and stability of
ecological function. It focuses on assessing the
importance of local and landscape scale factors
affecting the delivery and stability of
pollination to crops by native bees. These
projects provide an excellent opportunity to
develop skills in native plant restoration, bee
biology, sustainable agriculture and conservation
outreach. Our lab is part of a vibrant ecology
and entomology group at UC Davis.
Major responsibilities: During the field season
the technician will be responsible for monitoring
establishment of native plants, leading
monitoring of native bees and others insects at
test plots and in watermelon fields associated
with the plantings. In the lab this technician
will work on processing/ currating insect and
flower specimens from the field season,
classifying landscape using ARCGIS, as well as
supporting other projects and helping to maintain
the functioning lab. Through the year technician
will help to coordinate interactions with farmers
and conservation organizations, and other
research groups in the region with whom we
interact frequently and collaboratively.
Following initial training the individual will be
expected to work independently to address
challenges as they arise and to coordinate the
field research, interface with farmers and
summarize data from field and lab activities.
*Skills and Qualifications:*
· Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology
and/or field ecology
· Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original
data from multiple projects)
· Ability to work independently and supervise a team in a research
environment
· Previous field experience (preferably with native bees)
· Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
· Basic wet lab skills, microscopy
· Valid drivers license
· Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours
· Degree in biology or related field (ecology,
insect conservation, plant biology)
*Additional Qualifications:*
· Knowledge of California Floral
· Basic facility with ArcGIS
*Application requirements:*
Cover letter briefly detailing interest, CV, list
of 3 references who are familiar with your
scholarship, research ability, experience and
potential. NOTE: THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS BEING
POSTED SEPARATELY-PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION OF INTEREST
