A PhD student in the Winfree lab at Rutgers University is seeking two research field technicians to conduct fieldwork for a project investigating the habitat requirements of forest-associated bees. Technicians will be responsible for collecting bee specimens and conducting plant surveys at forest sites throughout New Jersey. This is an eight week position running April 1 2018 to May 31 (start and end dates are flexible) for 40 hours a week. Pay is $14 per hour. All driving mileage will be reimbursed.
The preferred applicant will have experience conducting fieldwork and identifying plants, as well as a willingness to work long hours outside and wake up early. A personal vehicle is required for this job. To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this job, your resume, and names and contact information for two references as a single PDF to Colleen Smith (cms...@rutgers.edu). Please place “Forest bee tech application” in the subject line of your email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
