CREW LEADER (1) AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3) FOR WILD BEE-FOREST MANAGEMENT STUDY are needed from March-September 2017 for a large-scale study led by Dr. Jim Rivers (http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim-rivers/) and Dr. Sara Galbraith that is assessing how bee communities are affected by wildfire post-fire salvage logging in forested landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Field work will take place in the rugged Klamath Mountains of southern Oregon and will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, hazardous plants), working long days, including some weekends, and navigating through difficult forest terrain in a team setting. Poison oak exposure is near certain. Frequent camping is required and crew members must supply their own camping gear. Primary duties of crew members will consist of trapping wild bees, quantifying bee reproductive output, conducting pollination experiments, quantifying floral resources and nesting habitat, and pinning, identifying, and curating insect specimens. Crew members may additionally assist with related research projects as needed.
Pay rate is $10-12/hour for research assistants and $14-16/hour for crew leader based on prior experience. In addition, housing in Corvallis, Oregon will be provided during the position, as well as all food and transportation during camping periods. Start date for crew leader is 13 March 2017 and 27 March 2017 for research assistants; both positions will end on 1 September 2017 although there is the potential for flexibility on start and end dates. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. degree in entomology, animal ecology or a related field and with a minimum of 2 years of field experience for research assistants (2 field positions = 2 years of field experience) and 3 years of field experience for crew leader. Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient with capture and identification of wild bee species, have previous experience sampling wild pollinator communities and identifying native flora. Successful applicants will also be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs) on steep slopes, be able to work harmoniously in a group living situation, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, be able to maintain a positive disposition under challenging field conditions, and a proven track record of working in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner in a team setting. Crew leader applications should also have strong, demonstrated leadership skills and experience communicating effectively in a field setting under challenging conditions. To apply: Applicants should create a single PDF or MS-Word file that contains (1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's qualifications as they relate to the specific duties described in the position description; (2) a full-length CV or resume; and (3) the names and contact information (email, telephone, and mail) of three referees who may be contacted; this document should be emailed to Dr. Sara Galbraith ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) with "Bee Research Assistant Application 2017" in the subject line. Positions will be filled as qualified applications are received.
