*Post-Baccalaureate Ecology Research Technician at Wellesley College* This position at will assist with field and laboratory ecology research as part of a project that examines the ecological niche of an invasive plant using demographic methods. Primary responsibilities will involve plant demography and environmental sampling at multiple field sites throughout Southern New England and soil analysis in the laboratory. The person in this position will also help design and conduct greenhouse studies and will work closely with undergraduates. Previous experience with fieldwork and basic laboratory methods are required, but need not be strictly ecological in nature. Experience with data management/analysis and modeling (e.g. familiarity with R) is preferred.
PI: Alden Griffith, Environmental Studies Program, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA START DATE: May/June 2018 DURATION: 1 year initial appointment (possibility of 2.5 years total) ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY: $40,000 plus benefits APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, but will likely start contacting applicants around March 15 2018 Applicants should send the following to agrif...@wellesley.edu: (1) Cover letter / statement of interest and experience (2) CV (3) Information for 3 references who are willing to be contacted Feel free to get in touch (agrif...@wellesley.edu) with any questions or for more information.
