Experienced field researchers with skills in pollination biology
and/or native bee ecology are invited to apply for two open field
research technician positions. Both positions are based in Rachael
Winfree's lab group (<http://winfreelab.com>winfreelab.com) at
Rutgers University and are full time for six months at $15-$18 per hour.
The Pollination Biology technician will lead the field work for a
NSF-funded project that explores the biodiversity-ecosystem function
relationship at landscape scales. Field work involves establishing
experimental arrays of native plant species and measuring the
pollination they receive from wild bee pollinators. Previous
experience in pollination biology is essential, with skills in hand
pollination, insect identification, pollen microscopy, and
cultivation of experimental plants being particularly relevant.
Target start date February 2016.
The Native Bee Ecology technician will join a collaborative effort
between the Winfree lab and the rare species protection program at
the New Jersey DEP, with the primary goal of collecting the life
history data necessary to implement rare bee conservation. The
selected applicant will collect field data on the habitat use and
floral preferences of rare bee species throughout New Jersey, as well
as assisting with related literature searches and database tasks.
Previous experience in insect ecology and identification is
essential; experience with native bees is preferred. Target start
date March 2016.
Additional qualifications for both positions: B.A. or B.S. degree in
ecology or a related field, experience collecting ecological data and
managing field research projects, strong organizational and
logistical skills, ability to work independently for long hours under
challenging field conditions, demonstrated commitment to data
accuracy, very strong letters of reference, and a valid drivers
license and personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed).
To apply: A letter of interest including your dates of availability,
CV, and contact information for three references who can speak to
your field work skills and your ability to do independent research.
Combine all documents into a single PDF and email to Michael Roswell
(mike [dot] roswell [at] Rutgers [dot] edu). Use either "pollination
biology position" or "native bee position" as the subject line.
Applications will be considered starting immediately and until the
positions are filled.
Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
