The Bernhardt Lab at Duke University in Durham, NC seeks to hire up to three technicians for the summer field season to assist with ongoing research on the biogeochemical effects of salt water intrusion and drought on North Carolina's coastal wetlands. A summary of the project, along with additional information about our lab, may be found on our website: http://bernhardtlab.weebly.com/research.html
The selected candidates will assist in the collection, preparation, and analysis of soil, water, and gas samples from a restored wetland on North Carolina's coastal plain. Incumbents will gain exposure to a wide variety of analytical techniques and field sampling methods. Lab work will be conducted in Durham, NC, with field work requiring some overnight stays at our field site near Columbia, NC. Desired qualifications include previous field and/or laboratory experience, willingness to work long field days in hot buggy conditions, ability to follow field and laboratory protocols, and interest in ecology or analytical chemistry. Positions will be funded for 3 months, June - August, with exact start and end dates being flexible. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Ashley Helton at [email protected]
