*Lead Research Technician Position: Clark Lab Forest Ecology *
The Clark Lab will fill a lab-manager position. This full-time position comes with benefits, is available immediately, and extends through December 31, 2014, with the possibility of extension based on funding and work performance. The lab studies forest community ecology, including tree demography and phenology, and responses to disturbance and climate change. Research sites are located in North Carolina and Massachusetts. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. Successful applicants will need to secure housing in the Durham/Research Triangle area. Occasional travel is required. Duties include the following: * Oversee research projects * Perform forest measurements of trees, seedlings, seed traps, and environmental monitoring * Hiring and supervision of full time and temporary summer technicians * Planning and organization of travel including expenses, field schedules, lodging, vehicles, equipment * Data management, troubleshooting equipment, and maintenance of environmental sensors * Perform basic forest measurements and ecological assessments on projects, including seedling census, DBH, LAI and canopy photographs, tree heights, canopy assessments, reproductive status, basic dendrometry, and seed counts The Clark Lab is based in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. (Food and lodging are provided for any work trips.) Candidates should have: * A MS or BS degree in biology, ecology, botany, forestry or related field * Supervisory experience * An interest in both field and lab research. * Experience with GIS and R is useful Applications, consisting of resume, one-page cover letter, and three references, are being accepted now, by Becky Roper ([email protected]). Applicant reviews will begin immediately. Cordially, Becky Roper Lab Manager for Dr. James S. Clark Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University Clark Lab website: http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/clarklab/
