*Are you fascinated by bees? Do you enjoy working outdoors? The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is looking for enthusiastic technicians for our 2018 field crews!As part of the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, the Cariveau Lab works to promote the conservation, health, and diversity of native bee populations through research, education, and mentorship. From prairie restorations and habitat implementation to pollination experiments and statistical modeling of wild bee populations, we conduct landscape-scale studies across Minnesota and Wisconsin. We have a variety of community ecology projects looking for hard-working entomologists, botanists, and the like.Position Description - Field technician positions with the Cariveau Lab from April through September 2018.Projects Hiring [8-12 positions available] - Pollen movement ecology study in Minnesota prairie restorations. Technicians will maintain experimental flowering arrays, observe pollinators, measure plant traits, and harvest seeds. - Bumble bee survey and modeling project along Minnesota state and county roadsides with the objective of developing survey protocol for the federally listed endangered species, Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee (RPBB). - Community garden study in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Technicians will conduct native bee sampling and plant surveys.- Forest pollinators and invasive plant survey in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Technicians will survey bee and plant communities in areas under exotic plant species management. - Wild bee community ecology study in Minnesota prairie ecosystems. Technicians will aid in pollination experiments on target plants, sampling and observing wild bees, and conducting native plant surveys. ResponsibilitiesTechnicians will collect data from field sites, including bee and plant specimens, abiotic site information, and plant community surveys. In addition to fieldwork, technicians will process samples, curate insect and plant specimens, and contribute to data entry. Extensive travel to field sites will be necessary, and depending on project assignment, short or extended overnight trips outside of the Twin Cities will be required. Housing and travel outside the Twin Cities area will be provided. This work demands attention to detail and an eagerness to learn. Both independent and group work required.Required Qualifications - Undergraduate or recent graduate in ecology, entomology, evolution, conservation, plant sciences, or related field. - Valid United States driver’s license.- Past experience working on field crews and spending long days in the summer heat.- Flexibility as field schedules change due to weather conditions. - Effective communication skills with supervisors and small teams.- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy when collecting and handling study data.- Dependability, punctuality, and ability to complete high quality work during tedious tasks.Desired Qualifications - Experience entering data and good organizational skills.- Understanding of basic bee biology.- Experience handling and identifying wild bees.Compensation: $10.75 - $14 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.Please send a single PDF with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 references to Kiley Friedrich ( [email protected] <[email protected]> ), subject line: “2018 Summer Field Technician Application” followed by your name. Please identify the project(s) of interest and include your ability to travel outside the Twin Cities for field work. Applications due by 5:00 PM CST February 28, 2018.*
-- Kiley Friedrich <https://www.aldoleopold.org/post/buzzing-about-native-bees/> Cariveau Native Bee Lab University of Minnesota Email: *f <[email protected]>[email protected] <[email protected]>* [email protected] 414-617-2318 <(414)%20617-2318> http://www.beelab.umn.edu/
