Research Technician, Grassland Community Ecology, University of Kansas The Foster Lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Kansas Biological Survey at the University of Kansas is seeking a research technician to support NSF-funded research in grassland community ecology. The position begins February 1, 2012 and is funded for 2 years with possibility of extension. The technician will be responsible for coordinating field and laboratory work associated with a long-term field experiment in tall-grass prairie community dynamics and restoration.
Duties include: 1) Aiding in the development of research protocols, implementing and maintaining field experiments and collecting data; 2) Supervising the hiring and management of undergraduate field/lab workers and research interns; 3) Managing and maintaining project databases and coordinating purchasing. Requirements for the position include: 1) Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, ecology, agronomy, range science or related field; 2) At least 1 year of experience in field research, either as a field worker, field/lab technician, or investigator; 3) Knowledge and experience in plant identification obtained through experience or education; 4) Experience in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software; 5) Good written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials; 6) Ability and desire to work outside on a regular basis. Salary: $32K/yr Application materials include: Cover letter, CV, Three letters of recommendation. To apply visit https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position # 00206497 To inquire further, contact: Bryan L. Foster Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Kansas 785-864-4361 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
