Re: [ECOLOG-L] What do technicians do in the "off" season?
Jason and all, I've seen some really good advice posted in the past few days for seasonal techs figuring out what to do for the off-season. Someone mentioned working in the desert... that was a strategy I made great use of. I was always able to get at least two (sometimes 3) seasonal jobs in per year, one in spring and summer working in the mountains, and a winter job in the desert. I also found that while I wasn't exactly making a ton of money in any of these jobs, I didn't have many expenditures either, and was able to do quite a bit of travel in between jobs. I spend a few months in New Zealand playing Ultimate Frisbee one year; spent about a month backpacking in the Yucatan, and another stint car camping in Baja... I know it's a luxury not everyone can afford, but if you can, I would highly recommend taking time to travel (and try and get some international conservation volunteering in while traveling). Now that I'm not a seasonal anymore, there's NO WAY I could take 6 weeks off for a road trip. The seasonal lifestyle afforded me a degree of freedom few get to take advantage of. My mother was not impressed. Emily Orling > Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:13 -0500 > From: lists...@listserv.umd.edu > Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 12 Feb 2011 to 13 Feb 2011 (#2011-44) > To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU > > There are 15 messages totalling 1123 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. What do technicians do in the "off" season? (11) > 2. post-doc position for macroecologist/landscape ecologist at Cornell Lab > of > Ornithology > 3. faculty position: water sustainability > 4. Japanese translation of 'Beginner's guide to R' > 5. MS opportunity: Biogeochemistry University of Alabama > > -- > > Date:Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:01:01 -0500 > From:Zurijanne Kelley > Subject: Re: What do technicians do in the "off" season? > > Jason, > > I share your same predicament. I completed a technician job this past > September and who knows how many jobs I've applied to. For me though one of > the things I've done to make it through the time (partly because student > loans required that I do something) was to go to a temp agency. After that > temp job, completely unrelated to my schooling, I started volunteering at a > wildlife rehab center and with the humane society. Partly, for my sanity and > also to demonstrate that I'm active in the wildlife field and quite serious > about a career. > > Through volunteering I was offered a part time job whose boss works with me > so that I can still volunteer (since she is a rehabber with the lady I > volunteer for) and it helps pay the gas. One of the biggest things I've been > able to do is network. For me Twitter has served as a platform that I can be > exposed to a vast array of current events in conservation via blogs and news > media essentially making contact with professionals/organizations I wouldn't > have otherwise. I'm also taking Wendee Holtcamp's nature writing course to > further skills in writing for my own blog, and burgeoning freelance writing > career. Lastly, it has served as a great time to work on improving my KSA, > resume, and cover letters with every application sent out. > > I'm not an established professional and I look forward to hearing what > others recommend but seek out ways to increase your skills by considering > the area you want to improve the most. Continue to apply to jobs as they pop > up and don't disqualify yourself unless you are absolutely certain you don't > qualify. Consider applying to unrelated career jobs the closer it comes to > the end of your job term just so that job can serve as a cushion until you > get an offer. > > > Zuri Kelley > Clemson University Alumni 2009 > > > -Original Message- > From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news > [mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Jason Hernandez > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 7:30 PM > To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU > Subject: [ECOLOG-L] What do technicians do in the "off" season? > > I see that the surge of recruiting announcements for the seasonal technician > jobs is underway. It looks like a lot of important and exciting projects, > as I would expect. But it is impossible not to notice the time frame: > usually just spring and summer, some only spring or summer. > > I cannot really complain; I am fortunate in that my current job began in > January, instead of having to wait for April or May. Still, it does end in > July, about the time so many other jobs are also ending. This m
Job opening: Temp Tech in grassland ecology: CA and OR
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Temporary Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration of Grassland Ecosystems Position Open: 26 November 1 January Position Duration: January 14 through March 31; some positions may be extended through the spring field season (end of May) Position Description: The Oregon State University Department of Zoology invites applications for 2-4 Temporary Technician positions. These positions will be under the direction of principal investigators Drs. Elizabeth Borer and Eric Seabloom. 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 and fertilizing 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. Trips to CA may last up to 3 weeks. 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 Group housing on field trips in CA is provided; housing in Corvallis is not provided. Salary: $9 - $11 per hour depending on experience. Qualifications: Applicants must have interest and experience in ecological research. Individuals must be willing and able to work in outdoor conditions, greenhouses, and the laboratory; and be willing to travel to field sites for up to three weeks at a time. Applicants must be able to work long days and/or weeks, lift up to 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. Application: (Emailed applications are strongly encouraged.) Send a letter of application; curriculum vitae or resume; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to: Emily Orling, Faculty Research Assistant Department of Zoology Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-2914 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Inquiries about the position (NOT applications) may be addressed to Dr. Borer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
job: temp tech in grassland ecology: CA and OR
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Zoology Temporary Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration of Grassland Ecosystems Opening Date: March 5, 2007 Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applicants responding by March 16th, 2007. Position Duration: March 26 through mid-late June. Crew will be based at various sites in California April-May. Position Description: The Department of Zoology at Oregon State University invites applications for 2 full time temporary technician positions. These positions will be under the direction of principal investigators Drs. Elizabeth Borer and Eric Seabloom. 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. Sampling in field experiments examining the community ecology of grassland plant, arthropod, and pathogen communities based on guidance from supervisors 2. Collection of vegetation, insect and soil data 4. Working alone or on a crew of up to 4 5. Collecting data using routine methods in variable weather Experimental sites and living quarters are on UC Natural Reserves in the Santa Barbara, Carmel Valley and Davis areas. Field work will be conducted under all weather conditions. Work hours are variable and will require working some weekends. Group housing at sites 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 lab setting, and be willing to travel between field sites in CA throughout April and May. 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. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in field biology, field ecology, and restoration ecology. Individuals with a record of promoting harmony in the laboratory and field settings are also desired. Application: (Emailed applications are strongly encouraged.) Send a letter of application; curriculum vitae or resume; 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] Inquiries may be addressed to Emily Orling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Temporary Technician position in Community Ecology and Restoration of Grassland Ecosystems; OSU Zoology Dept, Corvallis OR
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.
