The Winfree Lab at Rutgers University (see winfreelab.com) is advertising several research technician positions for the spring and summer of 2017, to work with us on our NSF-funded project ‘The role of dominance in mediating biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships across spatial scales’. The position would run for ~22 weeks (approx. 20 March – 18 August) at 40 hours per week, and would pay $12-15 per hour, depending on qualifications. The exact dates are somewhat flexible and open to discussion. The job primarily involves field work to collect bees from experimental plant arrays at 25 sites in central New Jersey, propagation and care of experimental plants (native wildflowers), plus all the associated data processing and curation (pollen microscopy, insect pinning and identification, etc.).
Required Qualifications: Field research experience; willingness to working outside in hot, humid conditions; ability to carry up to 40 lbs; drivers' license; no known bee sting allergy; maturity and ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with field entomology and/or botany; experience curating insect and plant collections; insect identification; personal vehicle (mileage reimbursements will be provided). To Apply: As a single PDF, send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Mark Genung ([email protected]). Please place “NSF Field Tech” in the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the Winfree Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
