[RWG] Jobs - Field and lab assistant positions in pollination ecology

[Kimiora Ward]

Full time-temporary laboratory and field assistant positions
Location: University of California Davis, CA
Several full time-limited term field assistant/research technician positions
working on native bees, habitat restoration and pollination as an ecosystem
service are available in Neal Williams’ lab at UC Davis. Assistants will
provide support to several projects relating to pollinator biodiversity,
pollination service in agricultural landscapes, and the effectiveness of
pollinator habitat restoration techniques.  These projects are part of
multi-region efforts to promote native bee populations and pollination
service.  This work provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in
native plant restoration, bee biology, and sustainable agriculture.  Our lab
is part of a vibrant ecology and entomology group at UC Davis.
http://polleneaters.wordpress.com/ or link through
http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/faculty/nealwilliams.cfm

April-September: 2 positions.  Assist with monitoring the establishment of
native wildflower restorations designed to bolster pollinators and
pollination service.  Observe and collect native bee visitors on wildflower
plantings and crops to quantify the functioning of the plantings. (Based at
UC Davis with some overnight travel throughout the State)

Mid May-August: 2-3 positions.  Assist with study on the effects of native
bee biodiversity on pollination of watermelon in central California. (Based
at UC–Davis)

Major responsibilities: In the field, assistants will survey bees and other
flower-visiting insects, monitor establishment of native plants in
experimental wildflower strips, in associated crop fields, and in
established restoration sites throughout California.  Although all are based
at UC-Davis, some positions will require up to 50% out-of-town travel to
complete field work. In the lab, assistants will curate insect and plant
specimens collected in the field, process pollination data using microscopy,
and assist with data entry and GIS analysis.
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 as part of 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 the field under hot sunny conditions for long
hours
•       Completed, or working toward a degree in biology or related field
(ecology, insect conservation, plant biology)
Additional Desired Qualifications:
•       Knowledge of California Flora
•       Experience with/Knowledge of Bees
•       Interest in graduate work in ecology, evolution, conservation
•       Basic facility with ArcGIS
•       Personal car (mileage will be reimbursed at established federal
grant rate).
Application requirements:
Review of applications will begin on January 31 and continue until positions
are filled.  Please submit a cover letter briefly detailing relevant
interest and experience, CV and a list of 3 references who are familiar with
your scholarship, research ability, experience and potential.  You must
indicate in the cover letter the date of your availability and the positions
of interest to you.  Only applications including a cover letter will be
considered.
Applications should be emailed to Kimiora Ward directly (kiward [at]
ucdavis.edu), however the positions 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
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