A field technician position is available with Lars Brudvig’s research group at Michigan State University (http://brudviglab.plantbiology.msu.edu/) to assist with a project investigating the restoration of prairie plant communities by seed sowing onto former agricultural lands. Primary job duties will include plant community surveys within prairies undergoing restoration, establishment and maintenance of experimental field plots, field measurements of plant functional traits, and lab/office work (e.g., sample processing, data entry and proofing). The technician will work both independently and collaboratively with postdocs and graduate students in the group.
Minimum requirements: A Bachelor's degree in ecology, biology or a similar field of study, previous research experience, the ability to work full days under arduous (hot/humid) field conditions, and a valid driver’s license. Desired qualifications: Formal botanical training, knowledge of prairie flora, prior experience conducting vegetation surveys, field experiments, and collecting plant functional traits, and experience with restoration practice. Positions will begin as early as May 2016, and will last 6-9 months. Applicants should indicate dates of availability in their application letter. Pay rate will be $13.00-18.00/hour, for 40 hours/week, depending on qualifications. The technician will spend time based out of Michigan State University's main campus (East Lansing, MI) and Kellogg Biological Station (Hickory Corners, MI; http://www.kbs.msu.edu/), with daily and some overnight travel to field sites. These travel expenses will be covered. To apply: Email a CV and a letter describing your interest in this position, relevant past experience, start date availability, and contact information with email addresses for two references to Lars Brudvig ([email protected]). Review of application materials will begin immediately; applications received after April 1, 2016 will not be considered. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
