[ECOLOG-L] Plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek available for acquisition
This October the large common-garden plant-soil feedback field experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, Minnesota will become available for management by another research group. This experiment consists of a full-factorial, two-phase experiment testing responses of 16 species (in four functional groups) to soil previously conditioned by either the same or a different species. The full-factorial two-phase design is considered the gold standard in plant-soil feedback research. This experiment was designed to test plant-soil feedbacks as a potential mechanism for the biodiversity-productivity relationship, and therefore has a small replicate biodiversity experiment nearby. This experiment takes two part-time workers and a manager to maintain during the summer growing season. It has been well-maintained over the past four years, and comes with a functional irrigation system. It would be ideal for determining how long plant-soil feedback effects last, or how irrigation affects plant-soil feedbacks. If you would like more information about the experiment, please contact me via email at leslieefor...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota
Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota Utah State University College of Natural Resources Number of Openings: 2 Work Schedule: Varied Hours per Week: 20-40 Wage/Salary Type: Hourly Wage/Salary Amount ($): 9.00 Employment Start Date: negotiable, ideally 9/10/2018 Employment End Date: negotiable, ideally 10/31/2018 Supervisor: Leslie Forero Job Description: Employee tasks will include weeding and watering of a large plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve(Minnesota), taking percent cover surveys, measuring NDVI in selected plots, sorting/weighing peak plant biomass, and taking down the experiment in the fall. There may be opportunities for learning soil genetics techniques to determine soil microbial community composition. Work hours will be up to 30 per week, but may be less; we are looking for applicants with flexible schedules willing to accept variable hour work. On-site housing is available, please contact for more information. Qualifications: Required: A valid high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. Desired: Flexibility in work hours/work dates Ability to work independently and to communicate well with other workers. Interest in plant-soil feedbacks. How to Apply: To apply, please submit resume to Leslie Forero at leslieefor...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota
Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota Utah State University College of Natural Resources Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Varied Hours per Week: 20-40 Wage/Salary Type : Hourly Wage/Salary Amount ($): 9.00 Employment Start Date: 7/21/2018 Employment End Date : 10/31/2018 Supervisor: Leslie Forero Job Description: Employee tasks will include weeding and watering of a large plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (Minnesota), taking percent cover surveys, measuring NDVI in selected plots, sorting/weighing peak plant biomass, and taking down the experiment in the fall. There may be opportunities for learning soil genetics techniques to determine soil microbial community composition. Work hours will be up to 40 per week, but may be less; we are looking for applicants with flexible schedules willing to accept variable hour work. On-site housing is available, please contact for more information. Required Qualifications: A valid high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. Desired Qualifications: Flexibility in work hours/work dates Ability to work independently and to communicate well with other workers. Interest in plant-soil feedbacks. How to Apply: To apply, please submit resume to Leslie Forero at leslieefor...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota
Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota Utah State University College of Natural Resources Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Varied Hours per Week: 20-40 Wage/Salary Type: Hourly Wage/Salary Amount ($): 9.00 Employment Start Date: negotiable, ideally 6/10/2018 Employment End Date: negotiable, ideally 9/15/2018 Supervisor: Leslie Forero Job Description: Employee tasks will include weeding and watering of a large plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve(Minnesota), taking percent cover surveys, measuring NDVI in selected plots, sorting/weighing peak plant biomass, and taking down the experiment in the fall. There may be opportunities for learning soil genetics techniques to determine soil microbial community composition. Employees will have the opportunity to implement an independent research project. Work hours will be up to 30 per week, but may be less; we are looking for applicants with flexible schedules willing to accept variable hour work. On-site housing is available, please contact for more information. Qualifications: Required: A valid high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. Desired: Flexibility in work hours/work dates Ability to work independently and to communicate well with other workers. Interest in plant-soil feedbacks. How to Apply: To apply, please submit resume to Leslie Forero at leslieefor...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Plant and Soil Ecology Technician, Minnesota
Plant/soil field technician, Minnesota Utah State University College of Natural Resources Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Varied Hours per Week: 20-40 Wage/Salary Type : Hourly Wage/Salary Amount ($): 9.00 Employment Start Date: 5/20/2018 Employment End Date : 8/20/2018 Supervisor: Leslie Forero Job Description:Employee tasks will include weeding and watering of a large plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (Minnesota), taking percent cover surveys, measuring NDVI in selected plots, sorting/weighing peak plant biomass, and taking down the experiment in the fall. There may be opportunities for learning soil genetics techniques to determine soil microbial community composition. Employees will have the opportunity to implement an independent research project. Work hours will be up to 30 per week, but may be less; we are looking for applicants with flexible schedules willing to accept variable hour work. On-site housing is available, please contact for more information. Qualifications: Required: A valid high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. Desired: Flexibility in work hours/work dates Ability to work independently and to communicate well with other workers. Interest in plant-soil feedbacks. How to Apply: To apply, please submit resume to Leslie Forero at leslieefor...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Hiring Immediately: Plant-soil feedback field technicians
Seeking two highly independent and motivated field/lab technicians for data collection in a large plant soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (East Bethel, Minnesota). Position begins immediately and ends mid-October. Employees will clip, sort, and weigh plant biomass and monitor experimental conditions. Housing is provided, contact for more information. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour. Requirements: High school diploma, driver's license
[ECOLOG-L] Plant and Soil Ecology Technician: Minnesota
Agency Utah State University Location East Bethel, MN Job Category Temporary/Seasonal Positions Salary $9.00 per hour starting wage Start Date 6/15/2017 Last Date to Apply 07/15/2017 Website https://qcnr.usu.edu/directory/kulmatiski_andrew Description Employee tasks will include weeding and watering of a large plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (Minnesota), taking percent cover surveys, measuring NDVI in selected plots, and sorting/weighing peak plant biomass. There may be opportunities for learning stable isotope techniques to determine plant rooting depth, or for learning soil genetics techniques to determine soil microbial community composition. Employees will have the opportunity to implement an independent project on an ecology-related topic. Work hours will be up to 30 per week, but may be less; we are looking for applicants with flexible schedules willing to accept variable hour work. On-site housing can be provided, please contact for more information. Qualifications Required Qualifications: A valid high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. Desired Qualifications: Flexibility in work hours/work dates Ability to work independently and to communicate well with other workers. Interest in plant-soil feedbacks or plant ecology. How to Apply: To apply, please submit resume to Leslie Forero (lefor...@aggiemail.usu.edu). Contact Person Leslie Forero Contact eMail lefor...@aggiemail.usu.edu
