The Winfree Lab at Rutgers University (winfreelab.com) seeks to fill a high-level research technician position to lead a field research team in summer 2018, as a replacement for a postdoc who will be out on leave. The research is an NSF-funded project exploring the role of bee biodiversity in ecosystem services. The position is full time starting 1 May 2018 and lasting 3-4 months. Pay will be $20+ per hour, depending on qualifications. The position involves field data collection to measure interactions between bee pollinators and native plants at 25 sites in central New Jersey, lab work such as pollen microscopy and bee identification, responsibility for project logistics and QAQC, and supervision of a team of 3-6 field technicians. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent Ph.D (or MS) graduate in ecology or a related field, who seeks higher-level research experience.
Required Qualifications: Ecological field research experience; experience supervising and/or mentoring in a research context; maturity and comfort with a significant amount of responsibility; excellent organizational and communication skills; willingness to work outside in hot, humid conditions; ability to carry up to 40 lbs; drivers' license; no known bee sting allergy. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D or MS in ecology or related field; insect and/or pollen identification skills; experience caring for experimental plants; data science skills (SQL, R). 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 Short-Term Tech” in the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the Winfree Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
