Syracuse University: The Fridley Lab in the Biology Department at Syracuse University seeks to hire a full-time field and lab assistant for summer and fall 2015 (ca. May 18-Dec 31; start and end dates flexible) for projects involving experimental old field communities in New York and New Jersey and a long-term climate manipulation in northern England. Activities will involve lab and field components and include assisting with periodic field measurements of leaf, root, and soil properties; plant harvest and growth analysis; lab analysis of leaf chemistry; maintenance and monitoring of experimental old field communities; and various other lab tasks including data entry. The successful applicant will be based largely in Syracuse, with (paid) trips to other NY and NJ locations. Desired qualifications include a strong interest in field ecology, an undergraduate degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or related field, previous field/lab experience, and willingness to work outdoors under sometimes uncomfortable conditions. The pay rate is $12.61/hr and includes full benefits. There is a possibility the position would be extended into 2016 pending funding availability. Information about lab activities can be found at http://plantecology.syr.edu/fridley and questions sent to [email protected]. For full consideration applicants should complete an online application by April 20 at http://www.sujobopps.com (job posting #031588), and include a cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of at least two academic or professional references.
