Plant Ecology Technician Tyson Research Center, Washington University in Saint Louis
Tyson Research Center, the field station for Washington University in Saint Louis, seeks a full-time technician in Plant Ecology. The position is funded through a National Science Foundation grant to J. Chase, T. Dickson, and T. Knight that will establish a large-scale, long-term experiment restoring Ozark glades to explore the effects of habitat area, shape, and seed limitation on plant-animal interactions, population dynamics and biodiversity. The position will be responsible for collecting vegetation and environmental data, managing undergraduate and high school interns, and database management. The successful applicant must be able to identify Midwestern plant species from glade, prairie, and forest ecosystems, as well as be able to use a taxonomic key to determine unknown species. The position will require working outdoors for long periods in sometimes hot, humid, and inclement weather. Attention to detail, the ability to enter and manage data, and a bachelor or graduate degree in ecology, botany, or a related field is required. Experience with GIS, soil science, plant-animal interactions and/or statistical analyses is preferred. The position will be based out of Tyson Research Center (www.tyson.wustl.edu) located ~20 miles SW of Saint Louis, MO. A mixture of faculty, postdoctoral associates, staff, graduate students, and undergraduates work at the field station during the field season, leading to a dynamic and fun mix of people. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that will begin by May 2010 and is funded for five years. Salary is competitive, and will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a resume, the names of 3 references, and a brief description of their experiences with data collection and Midwestern vegetation. Please e-mail application as a single.pdf file to Dr. Tim Dickson (Tyson Staff Scientist) at <[email protected]>. We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Washington University is committed to excellence through diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups in the field of biology.
