POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Zoology Temporary Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration of
Grassland Ecosystems
Opening Date: December 22, 2006
Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applicants responding by
January 5th, 2007.
Position Duration: January 15 through March 31; some positions may have the
possibility of extension through the spring field season (May)
Position Description:
The Department of Zoology invites applications for 2-3 Temporary Technician
positions. These positions will be under the direction of principal
investigators Drs. Elizabeth Borer and Eric Seabloom in the Department of
Zoology. The laboratory conducts research on community ecology and
conservation biology of plants, insects, and pathogens in west coast grasslands.
Duties of this position include:
1. Working in a greenhouse environment transplanting, fertilizing, and
watering exotic annual and native perennial grass seedlings.
2. Planting grass seedlings at field sites in CA and OR.
3. Participating in 1 to multiple field trips away from Corvallis to
research reserves in CA.
4. Working alone or on a crew of up to 4
5. Collecting data using routine methods in variable weather
6. Sampling in field experiments examining the community ecology of
grassland plant, arthropod, and pathogen communities based on guidance from
supervisors
Housing on field trips in CA is provided; housing in Corvallis is not provided.
Salary: $9-11 per hour, commensurate with experience. No benefits,
overtime, or per diem.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have interest and experience in ecological research.
Individuals must be willing and able to work in outdoor conditions and green
houses, and be willing to travel to field sites for up to two weeks at a
time. Applicants must be able to work long days and/or weeks, lift 30-50
lbs, and hike off trail up to 1 mile.
Applicants must be able to SAFELY drive a large 4 wheel drive vehicle on
paved, gravel, and dirt roads; potentially towing a trailer.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience in field biology,
field ecology, restoration ecology, and/or greenhouse work. Individuals
with a record of promoting harmony in the laboratory and field settings are
also desired.
University & Community:
OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-,
Sun-and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution
recognized for its very high research activity(RU/VH) by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is comprised of 11 academic
colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and
sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences.
OSU has facilities and/or programs in every county in the state, including
12 regional experiment stations, 41 county extension offices, a branch
campus in Bend, a major marine science center in Newport, and a range of
programs and facilities in Portland. OSU is Oregons largest public research
university, conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded
throughout the states university system.
OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the
Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers,
forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban
amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100 mile drive
of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students
are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950
international students.
The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of
historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a
welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing
diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community.
Application: (Emailed applications are strongly encouraged.)
Send a Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae or Resumé; and names,
addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:
Emily Orling, Faculty Research Assistant
Department of Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2914
Telephone 541-737-5527
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emailed applications are strongly encouraged.
Inquiries may be addressed to Emily Orling at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer.
