*_Inquiries_**_: Donald Price 808-974-7365 (Hawaii) <[email protected]>_*
*Postdoctoral Fellowship (Evolutionary ECOLOGY/FIELD BIOLOGY)**-- ID#
13147.*Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science. Regular,
Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Tropical
Conservation Biology and Environmental Science (TCBES) Program, located
in Hilo, Hawaii.Continuation of employment is dependent upon
program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability
of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
*Minimum Monthly Salary**:*$3,222/Monthly
*Duties**: *Participates in the National Science Foundation
(NSF)-supported research that focuses on the change in diversity of
arthropods across the age-structure chronology of the islands of Hawaii
and Maui. For each group of arthropods, examines how species have
changed over time in diversity, abundance, and interactions with others
in the community. Collects specimens of arthropods across the islands at
defined sites. Assesses the best strategy for collecting different
groups. Develops protocol for consistent quantitative sampling.
Identifies specimens to species using available keys.Prepares reports
and results suitable for publication.Mentors graduate and undergraduate
students in field techniques and specimen identification.
*primary Qualifications**: Education: *PhD from an accredited college or
university ina relevant field.*Experience**:*Experience with arthropod
collection and identification. Experience collecting and identifying
multiple different kinds of arthropods. Experience with ecological
sampling methods and tools for quantitative assessment and
standardization.*Abil/Know/Skills:* Good general knowledge of arthropods
- ability to identify a wide variety of groups to family, preferably
genus/species. Strong field skills are absolutely necessary.
Quantitative and statistical skills. Self-starter and creative problem
solver.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.*Physical/Medical
Requirements: *Ability to hike long distances and work in day or night
field situations.*SECONDARY Qualifications: *Knowledge of collecting and
identifying Hawaiian arthropods would be helpful. Experience or
familiarity with Structured Query Language (SQL) and big data.
*Application Requirements**:*Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
"Employment"; select "Apply" and navigate to "See Job Announcements
and/or Apply for a Job." You must submit the following documents online
to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary
History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have
access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send
additional documents to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. If you
have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please
call (808)956-8344.
*_Closing Date:March 29, 2013._*EEO/AA Employer.
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Daniel S. Gruner, Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology
4112 Plant Sciences Bldg
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742 U.S.A.
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