Research technicians needed for a multi-disciplinary, multi-
investigator study in Trinidad led by David Reznick (UCRiverside) and
funded by the Frontiers for Integrative Biological Research program of
NSF. Our research integrates study the interactions between
ecological and evolutionary processes in montane streams. Primary duty
is assisting in monthly censuses of guppy populations. The censuses
include long hours of laboratory time. Qualifications: Research is in
semi-remote areas of Trinidad sometimes under bad weather conditions.
Applicants must be able to live and work well with others. Research
requires carrying heavy packs over slippery and steep terrain.
Applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to meet the
demands of field research. Ability to drive a standard transmission
vehicle is desirable. Applicants with first-aid/first responder
training, skills in automobile maintenance, and construction skills
are highly desirable. Please address these skills when applying.
Research technicians will be required to spend a minimum of 3-months
in Trinidad, with possibility of extension for a year. Starting dates
are flexible. Successful applicants will earn a stipend of
$500/month and have their travel expenses, accommodation and insurance
covered. Send cover letter, CV and the names and phone numbers of two
professional references to Andrés López-Sepulcre (andre...@ucr.edu)
and David Reznick (g...@ucr.edu).
Andres Lopez-Sepulcre
Department of Biology
University of California, Riverside
tel. +1 951 403 3199
andre...@ucr.edu
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