[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Research Technician – Insect Ecology & Conservation
Research Technician – Insect Ecology & Conservation Posted on Behalf of Dr. Doug Landis The Landis Lab at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time technician to facilitate research on insect ecology, conservation and management. Our lab focuses on understanding the influence of landscape structure on insect biology and ecology, design of sustainable landscapes to promote ecosystem services, conservation/restoration of rare species and communities, and invasive species ecology and management. Current research projects address the biodiversity impacts of biofuel landscapes, interactions of conservation lands with agriculture, non-consumptive effects of predators on prey, and conservation biology of monarch butterfly. The position includes responsibilities for conducting lab, greenhouse and field research in collaboration with the PI, post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students. It requires a four-year college degree in Entomology or related field of study and six months of related experience. Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree and experience or education in; ecology, conservation biology, landscape ecology, predator-prey interactions, pollination biology, agricultural cropping systems; experience with field and laboratory research; experience maintaining insect cultures and plants; experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS); a demonstrated ability to supervise student employees; and experience making outreach presentations. A full description of the position and application instructions can be found at: http://careers.msu.edu Posting #484586: Research Technologist II in Entomology. Please contact Dr. Doug Landis with questions regarding the position: land...@msu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement ~ Research Technician
Position Announcement ~ Research Technician The University of Arizona seeks a Research Technician to lead efforts within the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) at Biosphere 2. The Research Technician will be responsible for daily tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and data-quality-control analysis for a network of meteorological and gas-sampling devices to be installed above the model landscapes at LEO. The work will also require rope-and-harness assisted climbing within the space frame at Biosphere 2 for the purpose of installing equipment. The climbing will be led and supervised by a professional arborist on staff. Other tasks will include active participation in ongoing research projects at LEO. The research technician will be responsible for monitoring instrumentation, recording and analyzing data, and implementing experimental treatments such as irrigation applications onto the landscapes. The research technician will work closely on a daily basis with scientists, instrument engineers, and research technicians at LEO. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science degree in an Earth-science or engineering field of study. Preferred Qualifications: Special skills or experience operating and installing automated data collection devices. Applied experience with collecting and analyzing data as part of scientific research projects. Special skills or experience with rope-and-harness assisted climbing techniques. To apply for the position, search the Human Resources Website for the University of Arizona (http://www.hr.arizona.edu/jobs) for Job Number: 56791. Position: Research Technician Job Number: 56791 (see Human Resources Website for the University of Arizona) Work Location: Landscape Evolution Observatory, Biosphere 2. Hours: 40 hours/week Appointment: 1 year term Start Date: As soon as available, no later than 1/1/2015. Benefits: Competitive benefits plans administered by the University of Arizona Salary Range: $22,602 - $33,829 per year depending on experience level Please direct inquiries to Dr. Luke Pangle (520) 838-6191; lpan...@email.arizona.edu
