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*Amphibian Job in the Sierra Nevada, CA*
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This position is to assist in a habitat study on Sierra Nevada
yellow-legged frogs.
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For questions regarding the job duties, please contact Sharon Lawler at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Recruitment announcements including job description and application
process are at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02127
*Important: *
*All applications must be submitted through the **recruit.ucdavis.edu*
<http://recruit.ucdavis.edu>*website. Please do not apply directly to
individual contact.*
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*More Information:***
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*Job #JPF02127 *
*• RESEARCH - CENTER FOR WATERSHED SCIENCES *
*Recruitment Period *
Open April 10th, 2018 through May 10th, 2018
*Description*
Openings are anticipated throughout the year in the Center for Watershed
Sciences at the University of California, Davis for non-tenured,
academic term appointments as Junior Specialists. Screening of
applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of
positions varies each year, depending on the needs of the Center.
This position will aid in implementing studies that look at the abiotic
and biotic conditions in various watersheds environments in the Sierra
Nevada mountains of California with regard to amphibian or aquatic
habitats. Duties include monitoring of amphibian populations using
pittagging and radio telemetry equipment, assessment of habitat
conditions using basic stream and meadow survey techniques, compiling
and entering all field data into excel and access databases. Synthesize
and analyze data, may include helping draft annual reports, actively and
significantly involved in publishable research activities such as
reviewing journal articles, engaging in discussions on research to
assist interpreting results and assisting researchers with preparation
of manuscripts for peer-review journals, participate in environmental
based professional or technical societies, groups or organizations. The
candidates will work with other researchers on the project, but may also
be in charge of field assistants in the summer who will assist with data
collection. Field excursions may extend for multiple days at a time,
flexibility in work schedule is necessary. The data will be analyzed
statistically for comparison to data collected by other researchers on
the project, knowledge of basic statistics is required. Participate in
department and campus activities and committees as allowed by funding
source.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, hydrology or
related field required.
Experience monitoring amphibians or aquatic organisms.
Experience synthesizing and analyzing collected data.
Experience working in remote field locations for multiple days at a time.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Access and other software application to
compile and enter data.
Ability to perform basic Statistics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with pittagging and using radio telemetry equipment with
amphibian species, stream and aquatic survey techniques and protocols.
Ability to process data, provide statistical analysis, and perform
technical writing.
Experience backpacking in remote field locations.
Salary Range:
Junior Specialist l -$18.26/hour or Junior Specialist II - $19.48/hour
salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
*Job location*
Davis, CA
*Requirements*
*Documents*
·Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
·Cover Letter
·Statement of Research (Optional)
·Statement of Teaching (Optional)
·Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity contributions
documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.
Visithttp://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.htmlfor
guidelines about writing a diversity statement and why one is requested.
*References*
3 references required (contact information only)
*How to apply*
Apply at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02127.Please provide a cover
letter describing your qualifications, including your experience
surveying in abiotic and biotic conditions in watersheds regarding
amphibian habitats.
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