Description: Experienced field technicians are needed from May 10 – July 31, 2010 to assist on an EPA-funded project to understand the impacts of landscape change on human risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases in the St. Louis, Missouri region. Based at the Tyson Research Center (http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/), this project includes an interdisciplinary team of ecologists, molecular biologists and medical and public health experts. Fieldwork will be conducted across sites in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, primarily utilizing conservation areas and state and county parks. Responsibilities include tick, deer, and vegetation surveys, small mammal trapping, data collection and management, and some supervision of undergraduate students and other assistants. Opportunities for independent research projects exist for highly motivated individuals. Pay will range from $10-12/hour depending on experience.
Qualifications: Willingness to work long hours under potentially tough field conditions (inclement weather, rough terrain, lots of ticks) is a must. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Prior experience with field research is desirable, and the ability to work independently is paramount. To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of at least two references to Brian Allan ([email protected]). Include in your letter any relevant experiences, your career goals, and your interest in applying for this position. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin shortly.
