[PCA] JOBS: 2 field assistant positions (UC Davis, CA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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There are two exciting lab/field assistant positions available in the
Neal Williams Lab (University of California, Davis) for the 2010 field
season.

One position is a two year full time job beginning in March, 2010. The
other position is a full time temporary position from March, 2010 to
August, 2010.

Projects will focus on pollination biology, ecosystem services, and
sustainability. Please see below for the job postings and application
instructions.

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1. *A full-time 2 year lab and field researcher position working on
pollination as an ecosystem service and plant restoration is available
in the Williams lab at UC Davis.*

*Start date: *March 2010. Review will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Neal Williams
(nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu <mailto:nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu>) directly,
however this position will be posted shortly through UC-Davis and you
will need to apply through the UC Employment website:
https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267036079484


*Location:* Davis, CA

*Application requirements:* Cover letter briefly detailing interest, CV,
list of 3 references who are familiar with your scholarship, research
ability, experience and potential. NOTE: THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS BEING
POSTED SEPARATELY-PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION OF INTEREST

/Pollinator conservation, native bees and native plant restoration/.

Project description: We are initiating two multi-year projects targeting
pollinator biodiversity and pollination service in agricultural
landscapes. The primary project is part of a multi-region effort to
develop native forb mixtures to promote bee populations and pollination
service in intensive agricultural landscapes. This blends research on
cultivation of native plants in different scenarios and monitoring of
bees. The second project explores the relation of biodiversity and
stability of ecological function. It focuses on assessing the importance
of local and landscape scale factors affecting the delivery and
stability of pollination to crops by native bees. These projects provide
an excellent opportunity to develop skills in native plant restoration,
bee biology, sustainable agriculture and conservation outreach. Our lab
is part of a vibrant ecology and entomology group at UC Davis.

Major responsibilities: During the field season the technician will be
responsible for monitoring establishment of native plants, leading
monitoring of native bees and others insects at test plots and in
watermelon fields associated with the plantings. In the lab this
technician will work on processing/ currating insect and flower
specimens from the field season, classifying landscape using ARCGIS,
supporting other projects and helping to maintain the functioning lab.
Through the year technician will help to coordinate interactions with
farmers and conservation organizations, and other research groups in the
region with whom we interact frequently and collaboratively.

Following initial training the individual will be expected to work
independently to address challenges as they arise and to coordinate the
field research, interface with farmers and summarize data from field and
lab activities.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

· Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology
and/or field ecology

· Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original
data from multiple projects)

· Ability to work independently and supervise a team in a research
environment

· Previous field experience (preferably with native bees)

· Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

· Basic wet lab skills, microscopy

· Valid driver’s license

· Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours

· Degree in biology or related field

*Additional Qualifications:*

· Master’s degree in related area (ecology, insect conservation, plant
biology)

· Knowledge of California Floral

· Basic facility with ArcGIS


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2. *A full-time limited term hourly lab and field researcher position
working on native plant restoration for pollinators is available in the
Williams lab at UC Davis.*

*Start date:* March 2010-August 2010 Review will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Neal
Williams (nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu <mailto:nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu>)
directly, however this position will be posted shortly through UC-Davis
and you will need to apply through the UC Employment website:
https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267036079484


*Location:* Davis, CA**

*Application requirements:* Cover letter briefly detailing interest, CV,
list of 3 references who are familiar with your scholarship, research
ability, experience and potential. NOTE: THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS BEING
POSTED SEPARATELY-PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION OF INTEREST

/Pollinator conservation, native bees and native plant restoration/.

Project description: We are initiating a multi-year project targeting
pollinator biodiversity and pollination services in agricultural
landscapes. The primary project is part of a multi-region effort to
develop native forb mixtures to promote bee populations and pollination
service in intensive agricultural landscapes. This blends research on
cultivation of native plants in different scenarios and monitoring of
bees. The project provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in
native plant restoration, bee biology, sustainable agriculture and
conservation outreach. Our lab is part of a vibrant ecology and
entomology group at UC Davis.

Major responsibilities: During the field season the assistant will be
responsible for monitoring establishment of native plants, monitoring of
native bees and others insects at test plots and in watermelon fields
associated with the plantings. In the lab this person will work on
processing/ currating insect and flower specimens from the field season,
classifying landscape using ARCGIS, supporting other projects, and
helping to maintain the functioning lab.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

· Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology
and/or field ecology

· Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original
data from multiple projects)

· Ability to work independently and supervise a team in a research
environment

· Previous field experience (preferably with plants and native bees)

· Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

· Valid driver’s license

· Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours

· Degree in biology or related field

*Additional Qualifications:*

· Knowledge of California Floral

· Basic facility with ArcGIS