**** *Available Position:* Research Assistant
* * *Work location*: Lab of Rob Dunn, Department of Biology, North Carolina State University *Position Description: * We seek a person with strong organizational, management and problem-solving skills, experience or at least interest in ecology and evolution, and a willingness to perform a job that includes a broad mix of roles. The research associate would help to manage and coordinate projects in a large lab with many types of research (http://robdunnlab.com/) as well as outreach (http://www.yourwildlife.org). This position will be 70% technician/manager and 30% ecology research assistant. Key duties and responsibilities include: (1) Manage undergraduate students and research projects in the lab. This work will require organizational ability, an interest in mentoring students and evidence of working well with others; (2) Conduct email and phone correspondence with citizens involved in our citizen science projects and other outreach; (3) Track research samples and manage both research and outreach project workflow; (4) Work with citizen science data, maintain and manage databases (quality control) and help to coordinate mailings. *FTE:* 1.0 *Length of appointment:* Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found with an ideal start date in Fall 2012. Position appointment will last for one year from starting date, with possibility of renewal for additional years based on performance and funding. *Salary: *$32,000 - $35,000 (depending on experience) *Minimum Experience and Education:* Masters degree in ecology, evolution, biology, entomology, microbiology, history of science, science writing or related fields *Preferred Experience, Skills, & Training:* - Experience with databases, particularly Microsoft Excel & Access, incl. mail merge functions - Experience working in a supervisory role - Project management skills including ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once - Ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely, efficient manner - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Demonstrated evidence of working well with others and communicating with the public *Application Procedure: *This job will formally post on the NCSU website: https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Prior to this listing, please send email with cover letter, resume, and names of two references to Lauren Nichols ( [email protected]) and cc: Rob Dunn ([email protected]). North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. The University strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Rob Dunn [email protected]. -- Holly L. Menninger, PhD Director of Public Science Your Wild Life Program, Department of Biology NC State University 210 David Clark Labs | Campus Box 7617 Raleigh, NC 27695-7617 E-mail: [email protected] http://yourwildlife.org | @YourWild_Life <http://twitter.com/yourwild_life> Mobile: (301) 643-1786
