<div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" id="gmail-m_7361853236025134859gmail-docs-internal-guid-f0554174-66b8-4dfc-9f2c-18be31993ce5"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">RA Job advertisement- Forest Ecology and Tree Conservation Biology</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">We
are seeking a Research Assistant to support the Forest Ecologist and
Tree Conservation Biologist at The Morton Arboretum. These research
programs combine elements of field ecology, genetics, and modeling to
advance the preservation and conservation of trees in their natural
environments and in living collections (e.g. arboreta). The RA will:
participate in planning and executing laboratory and field work using a
variety of instruments and methods, assist with lab management, organize
and order supplies, maintain and inventory equipment, and train and
oversee volunteers. The RA will be be involved with the entire research
process from data collection and analysis to manuscript preparation.
The ideal candidate will be independently motivated and able to
contribute to the intellectual development of projects though reading
papers, designing studies, and independently analyzing data. There will
be opportunity for the RA to collaborate on papers, present research at
national meetings, and work with collaborators on international
projects. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">The Research Assistant </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline">must
be well organized, communicate clearly, solve problems, be able to work
without close supervision (after training), quickly learn new skills,
and have strong attention to detail and meticulous record keeping</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">.
Applicants should have a strong background in plant sciences, ecology,
evolutionary biology, informatics and/or molecular biology with both lab
and field experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Natural
Resources, Evolutionary Biology, Botany, Informatics, or related field
is required and a Master’s degree and/or at least one year experience in
laboratory, field, or statistical research is strongly preferred. The
applicant must demonstrate curiosity, an ability to multi-task, an
enthusiasm for ecology and genetics, and an interest in developing a
broad range of skills in forest biodiversity science. Work will include
a mixture of office, laboratory, and field work. Field work will take
place in all weather conditions, and the ability to lift heavy objects
and conduct physically challenging activities in all weather is
required. Some out of state travel may be required. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">For
full consideration, please apply before August 14, 2017. The position
will ideally start at the end of September. You may apply at: <a href="https://careers.hireology.com/themortonarboretum/132996/description" target="_blank">https://careers.hireology.com/<wbr>themortonarboretum/132996/<wbr>description</a><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Successful
applicants will clearly demonstrate relevant experience and skills in
their application. Examples of desirable past experience may, but is not
limited to, include the following:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Planning lab or field activities, keeping detailed lab/field notebooks, and documenting protocols.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Experience with plant identification and flora of the midwest.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Experience
in a molecular lab- PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, DNA
sequencing, troubleshooting and optimizing lab protocols.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Planning field expeditions, field sampling (biotic and abiotic measurements), seed collection.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Data
management and analysis using a scripted language such as R; additional
coding languages such as python, C, fortran or expertise in a database
program (ACCESS, SQL, etc.) are a plus. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Computer programming, informatics, statistical modeling, dynamic biological models. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Literature search, meta-analysis, writing reports.</span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">If you have questions please contact </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><br class="gmail-m_7361853236025134859gmail-kix-line-break"></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Sean Hoban (</span><a href="mailto:shoban@mortonarb.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline">shoban@mortonarb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">) or Christy Rollinson (</span><a href="mailto:crollinson@mortonarb.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline">crollinson@mortonarb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">). </span></div>