[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position: USGS, Hawaii.
Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts in mid-April, 2018 and lasts 6 months; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. There is no WIFI at the field site. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start mid- April.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii
Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts October 1, 2017 and lasts 6 months; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, weedwacking grass, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. There is no WIFI at the field site. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start in October.
[ECOLOG-L] USGS plant ecology volunteer in Hawaii
Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts June 19, 2017 and lasts 5 months; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant- soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start in June.
[ECOLOG-L] Field crew leader position with USGS, Hawaii
The USGS Pacific Island Research Center (Volcano, HI) is hiring a field crew leader to begin June 1, 2017. This is being advertised as a Student Services Contractor position, THEREFORE APPLICANTS MUST BE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF A BA/BS/MS DEGREE TO QUALIFY. See position details below. If you are interested, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume that includes date of graduation, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications are due April 20, 2017. 1. Project Description: Investigators at the U.S. Geological Survey Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center and the University of CA at Santa Barbara are working with US Fish and Wildlife at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to understand the influences of seed dispersal by birds, soil N, and grass competition on native woody plant recruitment in Acacia koa reforestation sites. Understanding the relative influence of different constraints to native understory recovery will allow managers to better allocate resources in their restoration efforts, ultimately leading to greater plant diversity and improved forest bird habitat. Position is one year, starting on June 1, 2017, with potential opportunity to extend for a second year. 2. Description of Duties: Field, laboratory, and office duties to include the following: Coordinating with PIs and Postdoc Organizing field crew and sampling activities Soil collection/sampling Litter and seedtrap installation/sampling/sorting Collection of plant seed, foliar material and litter Greenhouse work (germinating seed, repotting plants) Outplanting or broadcasting native seed in the field Collecting plant community survey data Driving 4x4 vehicles Navigating with GPS to site locations in remote areas Soil processing (sieving, grinding, extracting with 2M KCl) Plant material processing (drying, grinding with rotary Mill) Data entry and management Using ArcGIS to make maps 3. Required Expertise/Skills: The candidate should have at least finished a BA or BS degree in Ecology or a related field to be considered for this position. Applicants must show that they are able to perform responsibly and safely in a field and laboratory setting. This is a training level position that will be guided by a Postdoc with some supervision and regular reporting. Tasks and methods are well defined, but there may be some degree of troubleshooting and adaptation. Previous experience leading and supervising crews is a plus. 4. Description of Working Conditions: The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces, working in highly varied weather conditions ranging from high heat and UV to cold and damp at 5000-7000 feet elevation, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activity and carrying a backpack over rough terrain. Extended travel for fieldwork will be necessary, and will make up between 50-80% of the position time. While in the field, employees stay at a field station with hot water and electricity but with no internet. 5. Compensation: This is a full time (40/week) position. Compensation is commensurate with the level of education and experience and does not include benefits: $17.35 per hour for a recent graduate (within one year of degree) with a BA/BS. $21.51 per hour for students who have a B.S. and completed at least one year of graduate work. 6. Duty Station: The principal duty station for the position is at the U.S. Geological Survey Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center office in Hawaii Volcanos National Park, HI. The Government does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty station. Field location is the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Housing is provided at the field station, as well as transportation from primary duty station to the field station.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii
This volunteer position starts March 1, 2017 and lasts 6 months with the possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start in early March.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Community and Ecosystem Thresholds to Restoration in Subtropical Forest
We seek a postdoc to participate in an NSF-funded study of the role of multiple feedbacks in determining why native forest understory species are not regenerating in disturbed mesic subtropical forest habitats on the island of Hawaii (“Big Island”). The postdoc will work with a team of PIs including an avian ecologist, a soil microbial ecologist, two plant ecologists, and a quantitative ecologist to assess the importance of nitrogen availability and plant/litter/soil feedbacks in influencing alien grass dynamics and the availability of safe sites for native woody species recruitment. The ideal candidate will have experience measuring nitrogen dynamics and plant community structure, and conducting experimental field ecology in rugged conditions. They will be adept at using spatial tools such as GIS, with data management and statistical analyses in R, and with manuscript preparation. He/she will be employed at the University of CA, Santa Barbara, but expected to live in the Volcano/Hilo area of Hawaii for two years and to conduct active field work throughout that time. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please send your CV, copies of two publications, and letter of interest to Carla D’Antonio (danto...@es.ucsb.edu) and Stephanie Yelenik (syele...@usgs.gov) before November 30, 2016. Ideal start date: March 1, 2017.
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii
This volunteer position starts Oct 15, 2016 and lasts 6 months with the possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly. For more information on the research please see: http://www.usgs.gov/ecosystems/pierc/restoration- ecology.html
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii
Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts April 1, 2016 and lasts 6 months with the possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly. For more information on the research please see:
[ECOLOG-L] NSF Graduate Research Internship Program opportunity at USGS, Hawaii
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP) provides NSF graduate fellows with internship opportunities for professional development and network expansion at federal facilities. This is a great way to add an applied research component to a dissertation/thesis, see options for research careers outside of academia, and make connections with the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has two opportunities listed for potential interns, both of which concern the impact of invasive animals on Hawaiian forest communities. Project 1 looks at the impacts of these animals on plant communities, while Project 2 studies invasive rat foraging behavior to help predict impacts on bird communities. You must be a current NSF fellow to apply. Project 1: Invasive animal species threaten intact Hawaiian forest communities by disrupting plant-pollinator mutualisms and incurring high levels of flower and seed predation. Removing such invaders requires large management funds, although the efficacy for restoring ecological functions to forests is yet unclear. Our objective is to advance understanding of how invasive animal removals affect plant community dynamics. USGS scientists are implementing a large-scale, replicated, experimental removal of invasive yellowjacket wasps, Argentine ants, and rats from mesic forest communities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The successful intern will use this opportunity to lead studies on the response of the plant community to these removals. The successful candidate will work with mentors to design and implement monitoring and/or experiments that test plant community response to invasive animal removals. Possibilities include: (1) investigating the effects of yellowjacket removal on flower abundance and fruit set in target species; (2) conducting seed predation experiments to investigate the effects of rats on seed availability; (3) testing the effects of argentine ants on seed dispersal and seedling emergence; (4) conducting seed addition and weed removal experiments to ask how ecologically important plant-pollinator mutualisms and seed predation are for plant communities relative to other ecological factors. Project 2: Rats have profound ecological impacts on islands due to depredation on native birds and other vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Black rats (Rattus rattus) occur in relatively high densities in mesic, montane forests of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where vegetation has been recovering following the removal of introduced browsing ungulates over 25 years ago. Our hypothesis is that removing rats and other invasive predators from these habitats will spur additional recovery of bird, arthropod, and plant communities. The overall objective is to understand how black rat foraging behavior and habitat use affect bird communities and otherwise impede ecosystem recovery in forests of varying vegetation structure and species composition. If you are interested please go to http://bit.ly/1MMEFPO to read project descriptions and apply. If you have any questions about the projects please contact Stephanie Yelenik (Project 1, syele...@usgs.gov) or Paul Banko (Project 2, pba...@usgs.gov).
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii
This volunteer position starts Sept 1, 2015 and lasts 6 months with the possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the positions quickly. For more information on the research please see: http://www.usgs.gov/ecosystems/pierc/restoration- ecology.html
[ECOLOG-L] USGS volunteer position, Hawaii
Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts April 1, 2015 and lasts 6 months with the possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo. To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the positions quickly. For more information on the research please see: http://www.usgs.gov/ecosystems/pierc/restoration- ecology.html
[ECOLOG-L] REU undergraduate internship in Hawai'i
The DAntonio Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking an undergraduate student interested in research to participate in a National Science Foundation REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) grant for summer 2012. The REU student will be part of a larger research project examining the long-term impacts of invasive grasses in dry forests of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the potential for restoration of sites degraded by grass invasions and fire. Invasive non-native plants can exert strong effects on ecosystems, but long term studies of impacts are rare. This project involves studying the impacts of African grasses on soil nitrogen cycling, primary productivity and growth of native and non-native plants in sites on the island of Hawaii that were invaded by exotic grasses in the 1980s and studied by the DAntonio lab in the 1990s. Current work involves soil sampling and plant productivity surveys to re-evaluate nitrogen budgets and N cycling rates 20 years after initial measurements and experimental evaluation of conditions that could promote native species growth in degraded sites. Towards that goal we have established a large seedling outplant experiment that evaluates the response of native and non- native woody species to different levels of soil N and competition with the African grasses. We seek a motivated undergraduate student to develop an independent project that fits into the larger scope of the research. Potential projects include (1) investigating remnant native seed banks in degraded, grass-invaded sites, (2) investigating soil quality associated with different potential nurse plants for restoration of native species, (3) performing greenhouse studies to measure plant traits correlated with woody plant-seedling success in the outplanting experiment, or (4) investigations of C cycling to complement our N cycling work. The REU student will be expected to work with the PIs to learn the study system and design his/her independent study, gather data and prepare a final report. The project is based in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii (aka Big Island). The student will live in Volcano Village, Hawaii, working closely with Drs. Stephanie Yelenik (post-doc on the project) and Carla DAntonio as well as working with other assistants. A stipend of $400/week will be provided as well as housing and assistance with airfare if needed. Eligible candidates must be a US citizen/permanent resident and currently enrolled in a college/university. Prior field experience is not necessary although you must have taken a basic ecology course and you must be in good shape for hiking to field sites. The student will be expected to begin work June 4th and complete the internship August 15th. To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any unique qualifications for it, 2) a CV or resume, 3) an unofficial copy of your college transcript, and 4) the names and e-mail addresses of two academic references to Stephanie Yelenik (stephanie.yele...@lifesci.ucsb.edu) no later than April 1st, 2012.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer field technician positions (Corvallis, OR)
Summer field technician positions (Corvallis, OR) We are seeking 3 technicians to help with field and lab work this summer (June 1 June 30). The project broadly aims to quantify N-fixation rates of shrubs, and effects on Douglas-fir growth in the Klamath-Siskiyou forests of northwestern California. Pay is 10-12$ hour, commensurate with experience. Field work is in Northern California, based out of Happy Camp, and will follow an 8 day on, 6 day off field schedule. Lab work will take place at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR after all field work is complete. Housing in Happy Camp, as well as transport to and from Corvallis (1x) are covered. Experience with measurements of trees and shrubs, identification of woody plant species, working with soils, and lab work are desired, but not necessary. Field work is in rough terrain with some poison oak and a lot of sunshine. Please contact Stephanie Yelenik (stephanie.yele...@oregonstate.edu) for more information. Send a CV with contact information for 2 references if you wish to apply.
Botany field tech Santa Cruz Island
PLEASE REPLY TO [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOT to me. thanks! -- Botany Field Technician Position Available Immediately Work with a team to map weeds on Santa Cruz Island Preserve (a 62,000 acre island within Channel Islands National Park) using ground detection and helicopter surveys in remote terrain. Helicopter will be used as transportation to/from remote areas on a daily basis; on-site training will be given on all safety aspects of working around helicopters. GPS and record field data on specific (50+) weed species. Work independently and with a team in a remote island setting. Live in field housing, with limited trips to the mainland. Travel by boat to the island. Estimated field season AprilJune, 1 to 3 months, negotiable. Requirements Knowledge of and ability to recognize Southern California plants and weeds Ability to key plants to species Ability to record detailed field notes Ability to use GPS data logger Ability to hike long hours Must have correct color vision and depth perception. 4-wheel drive experience ideal but not required Compensation Dependent on experience, from $2500 to $2900 per month Schedule will be 10 days on then 4 days off, negotiable Transportation to and from island paid during 4-day weekend On-island food and housing provided: separate bedroom, with communal living space, kitchen and bathrooms Contact Rachel Wolstenholme (805) 223 1332 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
