Several short-term field positions researching the effects of pollinator habitat on almond pollination - Williams Lab at UC Davis. Pay scale: $15.46/hr Closing date: Apply by Jan 5, 2017 for full consideration; positions to be filled by late Jan/early Feb. DESCRIPTION Job Summary: Full time, short term positions working on effects of pollinator habitat restoration in agricultural landscapes on almond pollination and yield
Job Description: Assist with monitoring of native wildflower restorations designed to bolster pollinators and pollination service. Monitor establishment of native plants in wildflower strips, observe and collect native bees foraging on wildflower plantings, sight-identify wild and managed bees visiting almond flowers, and quantify almond fruit set to assess the functioning of the plantings. Curate insect and plant specimens collected in the field, process pollination data using microscopy, and assist with data entry and GIS analysis. Skills and Qualifications: • Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology and/or field ecology • Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original data from multiple projects) • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a research environment • Previous field experience (preferably with native bees and/or flora of central California) • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) • Basic wet lab skills, microscopy • Valid driver’s license • Ability to work in the field under hot sunny conditions for long hours • Completed, or working toward a degree in biology or related field (ecology, insect conservation, botany, restoration) Additional Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of California Flora • Experience with/Knowledge of Bees • Experience with insect curation (pinning, labeling) • Interest in graduate work in ecology, evolution, conservation • Basic facility with ArcGIS • Personal car to travel to field sites (mileage will be reimbursed at established federal grant rate). Please submit a cover letter briefly detailing relevant interest and experience, CV and a list of 3 references who are familiar with your scholarship, research ability, experience and potential, to [email protected]. You must indicate in the cover letter the date of your availability. Only applications including a cover letter will be considered.
