[PCA] Fwd: Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians Needed; Michigan State University; Apply by Feb. 26

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Let's get some botanists out to MSU! Please see below.

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority
US Fish & Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: IA
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
703-358-1708 x 1753
703-358-2276 (FAX)


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From: David Inouye <inouye at umd.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 11:05 PM
Subject: Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians
Needed



Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians Needed

The Isaacs Lab at Michigan State University (www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu) is
seeking to fill
multiple positions for pollinator research projects for the 2016 season.

We seek field and laboratory assistants for multiple research projects
investigating the factors
affecting the abundance and diversity of bees in Michigan fruit crops and
mature wildflower
restorations, as well as techniques to improve pollinator habitat in
agricultural landscapes.
Work with honey bees and alternative managed bees such as bumble bees or
Osmia bees is
also possible. Depending on the specific project, this will require
extended stays at MSU field
research stations for a 3 week period in May during fruit crop bloom as
well as possible
overnight stays during sampling rounds (accommodations at the field station
are covered).
The majority of the work will be fieldwork, but these positions will also
include laboratory work
for sample processing, data entry, etc. Daily tasks may include: travel to
field sites in
university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual pollinator observations,
wildflower plant surveys,
pollination experiments, netting bees and other insects, weed management,
data entry,
measuring fruit yields, and labeling and curating bee specimens.

Required Qualifications:
Interest in field research in entomology, botany, conservation biology,
field ecology
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Ability to work outside for long periods of time in a variety of weather
conditions
Attention to detail and protocols
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills:
Insect collection and identification
Curation of specimens
Plant identification (especially wildflowers)
Restoration/habitat management (with herbicides and other techniques)
Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds
Pollen identification
Experience with data entry and analysis in Excel, SQL, and R

Job Details:
Employment period: May 1 ­ August 30, 2016, with potential for earlier
start and later ending,
depending on project needs
Full time: 40 hours/week
Starting salary: $11.00/hour

To apply:
Send a cover letter and CV describing relevant and previous research
experience in field
ecology, why you want to work in the lab, primary interests, and potential
start date. Include
the names and email addresses of three references. Send as PDF to Julia
Brokaw
(brokawju at msu.edu) by February 26 with “Bee Field Technician” in the
subject line.
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