Fieldwork Research Technician (Fixed Term) An exciting opportunity is available in the Ecosystems and Global Change Group (http://www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/research/andrewtanentzap) at the University of Cambridge to help establish and work on a whole-lake experiment in Sudbury, Ontario; Canada's "City of Lakes" on the doorstep of the vast boreal wilderness.
We are seeking a highly motivated and independent person to spend much of the next 2.5 years based in the field, measuring water quality and monitoring phytoplankton and aquatic invertebrate communities. The postholder will be working out of the Vale Living with Lakes Centre (http://www3.laurentian.ca/livingwithlakes/), an award-winning and internationally recognized centre of excellence in studying aquatic ecosystems. Lab work will include identifying and enumerating samples collected in the field. Accommodation will be organized by the postholder in Sudbury, a vibrant city of 150,000 people, where they will be primarily based. The postholder will possess a biological subject qualification to A-level standard at a minimum (= high school qualifications in North America). They should have some experience sampling water quality, practical knowledge of both lab and field equipment, basic data management skills, and some ability to identify aquatic organisms. Experience working for extended periods in remote locations often under physically challenging conditions (i.e. cold and wet) is highly desirable. The postholder should also be comfortable on the open water, and possess or be willing to acquire first aid and other safety training. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months in the first instance. Closing date: 29 March 2015 To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6356/. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account and log in before completing the online application form. Applicants should provide a CV, the filename of which should be "CV-followed by your name", including contact details of two or more referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. For further information contact Dr Andrew Tanentzap (aj...@cam.ac.uk) Please quote reference PD05510 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
