Applications are invited for a research technician in the area of plant ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA. This is a full-time one year position with the possibility of one additional year subject to availability of funding and performance review. The successful applicant will join a collaborative group, including scientists from the USDA Forest Service in Hilo, HI. Our research addresses the use of remote sensing data and spatial analysis to improve the success of reintroduction programs for plant species at-risk of extinction.
The technician is expected to perform the following tasks: establish field survey plots; collect data on microclimate and plant community attributes; train and supervise undergraduate researchers; perform graphical and statistical analysis of data; read and summarize primary literature; and perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies. The technician is primarily responsible for fieldwork at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, but will be expected to occasionally travel to sites in Hawaii to assist with ongoing studies. The position is supervised by Dr. Erin Questad and is based at Cal Poly, Pomona. A bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, environmental science, geography, or a closely related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have good communication and organizational skills, field and lab research experience, familiarity with geographic information systems, and the ability to work well with students. Desirable qualifications include a master’s degree, familiarity working with remote sensing datasets, and experience publishing research. To apply go to https://calpoly.kronos.net/wfc_jobs/Scripts/JobOpenings.aspx and apply to the job titled Research Technician-FT-11-71. Please also email a copy of your cover letter and resume as a single pdf file to Dr. Erin Questad ([email protected]) with “plant ecology technician” in the subject line. For more information on our lab visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~ejquestad Review of applications will begin 07/31/2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Flexible start date between 08/15 - 09/30.
