Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships
between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease. Location is the Cary
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley. Duties
include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal
samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks,
tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest
plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are
required.
Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.
Qualifications:
Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.
Employment:
Employment may begin immediately, with an end date of approximately
November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly,
non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and
experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. Finalist candidates
will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment driving
background check successfully. All candidates must be authorized to work in
the U.S. Posting is open until August 10, 2018 or until filled.
To Apply:
Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of
three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18002-I, "Mouse-
mast Project". Review of applications will begin upon receipt.
