[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position in Fisheries Ecology - Channel Catfish

[Ludsin, Stuart A.]

Technical Position in Fisheries Ecology

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH


Job Description: A full-time technician position is available to assist on a 
field- and laboratory-based research project that has been assessing the Ohio 
Department of Natural Resources-Division of Wildlife channel catfish 
reservoir-stocking program, and also helping to better understand the ecology 
of this species. This project requires extensive field sampling for adult 
channel catfish (June, hoop nets) and other top predators (autumn, 
electrofishing). When not in the field, the incumbent would help with the 
following: 1) otolith preparation and aging; 2) diet analysis; 3) conducting 
hatchery experiments; and 4) data entry. Opportunities will exist to help with 
data analysis, manuscript writing, and/or student mentorship, depending on 
experience.

Location:  Successful candidates will join a dynamic, interactive group of 
technicians, students, post-docs, and faculty at The Ohio State University's 
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (http://ael.osu.edu/) within the Department of 
Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (http://eeob.osu.edu/).

Qualifications:  Successful applicants will be creative, motivated, and capable 
of working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups.  A 
master's degree in biology, ecology, general aquatic sciences, or a related 
field is preferred. However, those with a bachelor's degree and a strong 
academic background or wealth of related work experience are also encouraged to 
apply.

Compensation: $12-14 per hour, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive 
benefits package. Funding exists for two years, following successful completion 
of a one-year probationary period.

Start date: Early May 2017 is preferred, although exceptions will be made, if 
needed.

How to apply: Please submit the following materials to Cory Becher 
(becher...@osu.edu): 1) a cover letter that briefly 
describes your educational and research background, as well as describes your 
research interests/career goals; 2) your curriculum vitae (or resume); 3) an 
unofficial copy of your college/university transcripts; and 4) contact 
information for at least three professional references. Please place "Channel 
Catfish Project" in the subject line.
The application window will close on April 7, 2017, although we will begin the 
application review process immediately.
Contact information: For additional information, visit http://www.ael.osu.edu/ 
or contact Mr. Cory Becher at the above email address.
--
Stuart A. Ludsin
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal 
Biology
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, 222 Research Center, 1314 Kinnear Road, Columbus, 
OH 43212
614-292-1613 Office / 614-795-7044 Mobile / 614-292-0181 Fax
ludsi...@osu.edu email / http://ael.osu.edu/ & 
http://www.ludsinlab.com/ web

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position in Aquatic Ecology - Predator-Prey

[Ludsin, Stuart A.]

Technical Position in Aquatic Ecology

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH


Drs. Michael Fraker (https://ael.osu.edu/people/fraker.24) and Stuart Ludsin 
(www.ludsinlab.com/) are seeking a full-time 
technician to assist on a project designed to better understand how prey 
integrate phenotypically-plastic antipredator defenses (behavior, morphology) 
over their development. The responsibilities of the technician would include: 
1) measuring and imaging tadpoles; 2) analyzing behavioral data on tadpoles and 
their predators; 3) conducting measurements of physiological condition; 4) 
assisting with laboratory and outdoor mesocosm experiments; and 5) data entry. 
Opportunities will exist to help with data analysis, manuscript writing, and/or 
student mentorship, depending on experience.

Location:  Successful candidates will join a dynamic, interactive group of 
technicians, students, post-docs, and faculty at The Ohio State University's 
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (http://ael.osu.edu/) within the Department of 
Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (http://eeob.osu.edu/).

Qualifications:  Successful applicants will be creative, motivated, and capable 
of working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups.  A 
master's degree in biology, ecology, general aquatic sciences, or a related 
field is preferred. However, those with a bachelor's degree and a strong 
academic background or wealth of related work experience are also encouraged to 
apply. Experience working with amphibians is useful, but not required.

Compensation: $12-14 per hour, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive 
benefits package. Funding exists for one year, with the possibility of 
extension for a second year following successful completion of a one-year 
probationary period.

Start date: April-May 2017 is ideal, although exceptions will be made, if 
needed.

How to apply: Please submit the following materials to Dr. Michael Fraker 
(fraker...@osu.edu): 1) a cover letter that briefly 
describes your educational and research background, as well as describes your 
research interests/career goals; 2) your curriculum vitae (or resume); 3) an 
unofficial copy of your college/university transcripts; and 4) contact 
information for at least three professional references. Please place 
"Predator-Prey Project" in the subject line.
The application window will close on April 10, 2017, although we will begin the 
application review process immediately.
Contact information: For additional information, visit http://www.ael.osu.edu/ 
or contact Michael Fraker at the above email address.

--
Stuart A. Ludsin
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal 
Biology
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, 222 Research Center, 1314 Kinnear Road, Columbus, 
OH 43212
614-292-1613 Office / 614-795-7044 Mobile / 614-292-0181 Fax
ludsi...@osu.edu email / http://ael.osu.edu/ & 
http://www.ludsinlab.com/ web

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position: Coastal Everglades fish ecology & recreational fisheries

[Jennifer Rehage]

Full time technician available at FIU, Miami: Everglades coastal fishes & 
recreational fisheries



Desired start date: September 1, 2016



Duration:1 year

(Likely extendable & possibility for turning position into a graduate degree if 
desired).



Salary:$30,000-$35,000/year depending on qualifications



Location:Rehage lab, http://myweb.fiu.edu/rehagej/

Earth & Environment Department

Southeast Environmental Research Center

Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research program 
(http://fcelter.fiu.edu/).

Florida International University, Miami, FL

About this position:  We seek a motivated technician with a passion for fish 
and recreational fisheries to help us sample in several fish studies in the 
coastal Everglades and Florida Bay. Primary duties include coordinating and 
executing field activities involving: 1) acoustic telemetry (Vemco) to track 
recreational fish (e.g., snook, tarpon, largemouth bass) movement and habitat 
use in response to environmental/hydrological drivers, 2) seining to examine 
nursery and prey dynamics, and 3) boat electrofishing, 4) snorkeling visual 
surveys and 5) BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video Stations) to examine fish 
community dynamics and recreational fisheries in coastal mangrove habitats, and 
6) angling and working with anglers and fishing guides to participate in data 
collection.



Required qualifications:

  *   Passion for fish ecology and recreational fisheries, coastal habitats, 
and scientific inquiry and desire to join a productive and collaborative 
research team.
  *   Excellent boating skills and extensive experience boating (ability to 
operate small motor boats is a must).
  *   Extensive experience with fish sampling methods, angling, and fish 
ecology/fisheries field work.
  *   Excellent leadership, communication & organization skills to organize and 
lead field activities with our lab and project partners.
  *   Strong lab skills to conduct sample processing, data management, 
equipment maintenance, and assist with data analysis.
  *   Ability and willingness to work independently in arduous conditions in 
the field for long hours and at times involving backcountry camping while 
sampling.



 To apply:  Please email Dr. Jenn Rehage 
(reh...@fiu.edu) and please include the following 
materials: a) In your email, please tell us about yourself, research 
experience/interests, qualifications and why you are a good fit for this 
position.

 b) Please attach a CV with a list of 3 references.

 c) Please title email ‘Everglades fisheries technician 
position + your last name

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Aug 15, 2016.



About our lab: We are an energetic team of fish ecologists interested in 
understanding how fishes respond to human and natural disturbance, and how 
these effects permeate through multiple ecological scales (from individual 
behavior to population and community dynamics and to human dimensions, such as 
implications for recreational fisheries). We are part of a highly collaborative 
south Florida research community, composed of scientists, and federal, state 
and private partners, all with the shared goal of understanding and forecasting 
coastal ecosystem resilience and responses to large-scale restoration efforts 
and climate change, and for us, our focus is on fish and the recreational 
fisheries they support.



About our university: FIU is a public research university in Miami with a 
highly diverse, vibrant, and growing student body located near the edge of the 
Everglades. Our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among 
the ten largest universities in the nation. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both 
a research university with the highest research activity and a 
community-engaged university. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s 
degrees in the STEM fields to minority students, and is first in awarding STEM 
master’s degrees to Hispanics.



---

J.S. Rehage, PhD
Associate Professor

Earth & Environment Department
Southeast Environmental Research Center
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC5 365
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-3804 office
(305) 348-0181 lab
(954) 873-2641 cell
reha...@fiu.edu
http://myweb.fiu.edu/rehagej/

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position at Brackenridge Field Lab - Austin, Texas

[Edward LeBrun]

Field and laboratory technician position available at the Brackenridge Field
Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin.

General Position Notes: Job is a mixture of field and laboratory based
investigation. Job requires frequent overnight travel to field sites in
remote regions of Texas. Camping out will be required at some sites. Work
will be outside during Texas summer. Experimental protocols will require a
non-standard work schedule. Work will often involve long days and short
weeks, working evenings, mornings and/or weekends.

Purpose: Technician will follow the direction of the lead investigator to
carry out studies examining the biology and ecology of tawny crazy and
natural enemies of this ant, including microsporidian pathogens and phorid
fly parasitoids. 

Apply at: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/160715014480

Details below.


Date available: 07/25/2016 
Position duration: Funding expected to continue 
Monthly salary: $1907 negotiable depending on qualifications. 
Hours per week: 40.00 Variable 
Location: Austin, TX (off-campus) 
Hiring department: Intb-PI-Gilbert http://www.utexas.edu/research/bfl/ 
Number of vacancies 1 

Driving a UT vehicle is an essential function of the position.
Essential Functions
•   Function 1: Perform field assays of tawny crazy ant, and native ant
abundances and experiments on species interactions and ecology. 
•   Function 1 Percent Time: 30.00 %  
•   
•   Function 2: Conduct laboratory experiments investigating the biology of 
a
microsporidian pathogen and a phorid fly parasitoid of this ant.
•   Function 2 Percent Time: 25.00 % 
•
•   Function 3:  Conducting experiments into the chemical ecology of ant
species interactions.
•   Function 3 Percent Time: 25.00 % 
•   
•   Function 4: Staining and counting microsporidian spore loads in infected
ants using compound microscope.  Sort, identify and record ants and other
arthropods from pitfall traps. Identify ants and phorid flies to species
level and other arthropods to order level. Function 4 Percent Time: 10.00 % 
•   
•   Function 5: Record all data in field datasheets, and enter data into
spreadsheets. Use GPS to set out transects and record features. Store and
label specimens in alcohol vials or in pinned collections. Curate materials
and maintain records. 
•   Function 5 Percent Time: 10.00 % 
Essential Functions Percent Time Total: 100.00 % 

Marginal/Incidental Functions
Maintain vehicles in clean, roadworthy condition. Maintain the workspace in
a orderly state. Organize work flow, and maintain activity schedule on
multiple projects simultaneously. Collect fire ant colonies. Other related
functions as assigned.   

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. A combination of two years of experience in a
natural science field, or a technical laboratory. A strong work ethic and
attention to detail. Ability to work outside throughout the summer and carry
loads over rough ground. Tolerance of heat and insect stings / bites. Fine
motor skills. Commitment to safety. 
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be
substituted as appropriate: Yes 

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or masters degree in biological science. Strong background and
interest in entomology and ecology. Experience in field ecological studies
and experiments. Experience with insect identification. Experience with
micro-dissection and microscopy. Laboratory experience in chemistry.
Experience with molecular lab procedures. Computer skills including
familiarity with spreadsheet manipulation, analysis and graphing in
Microsoft Excel. Experience using GPS. Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills needed. Ability to perform as a
member of a dynamic research team.  

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position - ecosystem carbon exchange, San Diego State University

[Jordan Goodrich]

Job Title: Research Technician and/or Research Asistant
Project/Department: Global Change Research Group
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Goodrich (contact:
jpgoodr...@mail.sdsu.edu)
Effective: 2016-04-15
Full time; salary commensurate with experience and subject to annual
renewal contingent on funding

The Global Change Research Group (GCRG) at San Diego State University is
composed of ecologists working to understand the interaction of climate
change and ecosystem processes. Faculty, post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D,
masters, and undergraduate students, technicians and staff work together
on maintaining long-term ecological measurements in Alaska, California,
and Mexico. The group currently consists of more than 16 members working
on ecological and global change issues in a diversity of ecosystems
including in tundra, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, coastal marine,
desert, and tropical regions.  Members of the group are working on
various projects related to current or historical data. Results are
published in high impact factor journal articles and made available to
the public.

The research technician and/or research assistant for the GCRG will be
responsible for trouble shooting, and maintaining research equipment,
including that which has been deployed in the field.  Ecological and
meteorological equipment must be kept clean, calibrated, maintained and
repaired in order to collect useful and reliable data. Time will be
spent in the field and in the laboratory.  Other administrative and
office duties will apply. He/she would need to spend significant periods
of time in Barrow, Alaska and the North Slope (summer) and various
shorter periods in the winter.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
•   Clean all equipment, study manuals, read background materials.
•   Install new equipment, explain and oversee student use of
equipment.
•   Check instrument and sensor output on a regular basis; any
malfunction should be noted and corrected as soon as possible.
•   Obtain samples, conduct in situ measurements, calibrate
equipment on a regular schedule and repair malfunctioning equipment.
•   Maintain computer systems, servers and data base software and
hardware.
•   Coordinate field research; obtain necessary permits.
•   Store data in a safe and easily accessible manner.
•   Process purchasing paperwork and coordinate with Foundation
personnel on purchases as necessary.
•   Establish a good working relationship with manufacturers to
facilitate help and advice on equipment trouble shooting and
installation.
•   Provide scientific and technical input when discussing and
publishing data.
•   Help design and test new sensor systems.
•   Trouble shoot problems in existing systems when they arise.


Desirable Background and Abilities
•   Bachelor’s or MS degree completed or in progress, in a relevant
field.
•   Working knowledge in or interest in ecology, global change.
•   Working knowledge of fundamental biology, mathematics, physics,
and chemistry.
•   Background understanding of field instrumentation, maintenance,
trouble shooting, calibration, nad data logging.
•   Knowledge of the Eddy Covariance technique and instrumentation,
other biometeorological and ecophysiological instrumentation and methods
or, if not, the desire and ability to learn this instrumentation and
these approaches.
•   Ability to learn and understand complex computer systems and
data loggers.
•   Basic knowledge of electricity and circuits.
•   Basic ability and knowledge of trouble shooting
•   Experience building, maintaining, troubleshooting equipment
and/or systems.
•   The ability to interact effectively and positively with co-
workers; ability to relate well to others within the GCRG environment.
•   Understand and follow work rules and procedures
•   The successful applicant will be highly motivated and a self-
starter who can internalize the goals of the position and the research
goals and importance to the group.
•   The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills
and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•   The successful applicant should be well organized, have the
ability and desire to meet deadlines, be detail oriented, possess good
judgment and posses common sense.
•   The applicant should have a driver’s license and be able/willing
to operate automobiles, trucks, snow machines, ATVs.
•   New skills and equipment to master should be seen as an
opportunity (Hilti drills, chain saws, power tools, etc.)
•   It is unlikely that any applicant will be familiar with all (or
even most) equipment used by the group.  More important is that the
applicant be a fast learner, self starter, good trouble shooter,
excellent problem solver, respond well to new challenges and a rapidly
changing work environment and priorities.
•   It is important that the applicant have a history of
construction/repair/trouble

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position: Plant Community Ecology - Washington University in St. Louis

[Jonathan Myers]

TECHNICIAN POSITION: PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
Tyson Research Center
Washington University in St. Louis

A technician position is available in Jonathan Myers' research group at 
Washington University in St. 
Louis (http://www.myersecologylab.com).  The technician will help maintain 
day-to-day operations of 
two large-scale, long-term forest-ecology projects at Washington University’s 
environmental field 
station, the Tyson Research Center (http://tyson.wustl.edu), located 20 miles 
from campus.  Primary 
tasks include: (1) establishing and maintaining permanent plot grids, seed 
traps, and plots for surveys 
of herbaceous and woody plant communities; (2) identifying, tagging, measuring, 
and mapping 
plants; (3) collecting seeds and implementing seed-addition experiments; (4) 
raising plants from seed 
in shade houses and measuring plant functional traits; (5) measuring 
environmental variables in the 
field; (6) organizing, entering, and managing data sets using Microsoft Excel 
and/or R; and (7) 
assisting with the mentoring and supervision of undergraduate students and high 
school students in 
field and lab research.

Position details: The technician will assist with a NSF-funded project 
investigating how the diversity of 
species traits at regional scales influences responses of plant communities to 
environmental change 
(fire & nutrient availability).  The expected duration of the position is 3-4 
years, with full benefits.  
Wages will be commensurate with experience.  The position is available starting 
between March and 
May 2016.  The technician will be based in the Department of Biology and the 
Tyson Research Center.

Minimum requirements: A bachelors degree in biology, ecology, environmental 
science, forestry or a 
related field; experience conducting ecological field research; proficiency 
with data entry and 
database management using Microsoft Excel; a desire to learn new analytical, 
field or laboratory skills; 
and the ability to work outdoors under arduous conditions that include walking 
across steep terrain 
and hot/humid weather.  Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in ecology 
and strong teamwork 
skills. 

Preferred qualifications: Masters degree in ecology or several years of 
post-bachelors experience in 
plant-ecology research; experience conducting independent research, working 
with a research team, 
or mentoring undergraduate students in research; and experience with data 
analysis, especially in R.

To apply: Please combine the following into a single PDF file: 1) a cover 
letter describing your interest 
in this position, relevant past experience, start date availability, and 
contact information for three 
references including email addresses and phone numbers; and 2) a CV.  
Application materials must be 
submitted electronically through https://jobs.wustl.edu by entering the job ID 
number (33019) as a 
keyword under “Basic Search.”  Review of applications will begin immediately 
and will continue until 
the position is filled.  Candidates are encouraged to e-mail Jonathan Myers 
(jamy...@wustl.edu) to 
indicate interest in the position as soon as possible using the subject line 
"Technician Position".  
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Jonathan Myers.

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position - Coastal Everglades fish ecology & acoustic telemetry

[Jennifer Rehage]

Full time technician available at FIU, Miami: Role of coastal Everglades lakes 
as habitat for recreational fisheries
Desired start date: January 15, 2016

Duration: 1 year
(Likely extendable & possibility for turning position into a graduate degree if 
desired).

Salary: $30,000/year ($15/hr) plus health benefits


Location: Rehage lab, http://myweb.fiu.edu/rehagej/
Earth & Environment Department
Southeast Environmental Research Center
Florida International University, Miami, FL

About this position:  We seek a motivated technician with a passion for fish to 
help us launch a new project examining the role of coastal Everglades lakes 
(northern Florida Bay) as habitat for recreational fisheries (tarpon, snook, 
bonefish, spotted seatrout, and redfish). Primary duties include: 1) tracking 
fish movement and habitat use in response to environmental /hydrological 
drivers using acoustic telemetry (Vemco system), and 2) examine the role of the 
region as nursery habitat and prey dynamics using seining and other sampling 
techniques. Additional duties include angling and working with anglers and 
guides to collect data, boat handling, sample processing, equipment 
maintenance, data entry & management.



Desired qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have a passion for fish and 
the following qualifications:

1. Experience and interest in fish ecology and/or fisheries.

2. Familiarity and experience with fish telemetry, and other sampling methods.

3. Excellent field skills and work ethic.

4. Field experience involving boating and angling (ability to operate small 
motor boats is a must).

5. Excellent leadership and organization skills to coordinate project 
activities with our lab and project partners.

6. Excellent communication skills and interest in developing partnerships with 
recreational anglers & fishing guides.



To apply:  Please email Dr. Jenn Rehage (reh...@fiu.edu) 
and please include the following materials:

  a) In your email, please tell us about yourself, research 
experience/interests, qualifications and fit for position.

 b) Please attach a CV with a list of 3 references.

 c) Please title email 'Everglades lakes technician 
position + your last name

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Dec 15, 2015.



About our lab: We are an energetic team of fish ecologists interested in 
understanding how fishes respond to human and natural disturbance, and how 
these effects permeate through multiple ecological scales (from individual 
behavior to population and community dynamics and to human dimensions, such as 
implications for recreational fisheries). We are part of a highly collaborative 
south Florida research community, composed of scientists, and federal, state 
and private partners, all with the shared goal of understanding and forecasting 
coastal ecosystem responses to large-scale restoration and climate change. In 
particular, we are part of the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological 
Research program (http://fcelter.fiu.edu/).



About our university: FIU is a public research university in Miami with a 
highly diverse, vibrant, and growing student body located near the edge of the 
Everglades. Our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among 
the ten largest universities in the nation. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both 
a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged 
university. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor's degrees, including in 
the STEM fields, to minority students, and is first in awarding STEM master's 
degrees to Hispanics.


---

Jennifer Schöpf Rehage, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Earth & Environment Department
Southeast Environmental Research Center
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC5 365
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-3804 Office
(305) 348-0181 Lab (ECS 119)
reha...@fiu.edu

http://myweb.fiu.edu/rehagej/

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position: plant-animal interactions

[Ken Whitney]

Field and Laboratory Technician
Ecology and evolution of plant-animal interactions

The Whitney & Rudgers Labs at the University of New Mexico will soon be
posting a technician opening. Duties will include work in both field and
laboratory settings on NSF-funded projects examining the ecology and
evolution of plants, plant-animal interactions, and plant-microbe
interactions. Candidates should have B.A./B.S. in biology (or related field)
and some hands-on field and lab experience. Training will be provided, but
experience with DNA techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing), plant care
and greenhouse maintenance, plant identification and vegetation sampling,
and/or general field methods in ecology, is a bonus. The position will
involve supervision of undergraduate research assistants.  This position
would be an excellent fit for someone planning on graduate study in Ecology
& Evolutionary Biology, as there will be the opportunity to gain experience
in a number of research areas and to co-author papers. 

For more information on the position, please send a CV and contact
information for three references by email (whitn...@unm.edu).  Further
information on the labs can be found at http://biology.unm.edu/Whitney/ ,
http://biology.unm.edu/Rudgers/index.html and
http://biology.unm.edu/WhitneyRudgers/index.html.

[ECOLOG-L] technician position available at the US Salinity Laboratory, Riverside California

[Anderson, Ray]

Dear Ecolog,

The Contaminant Fate and Transport Unit, US Salinity Laboratory has a 
full-time, base appropriations-funded biological science technician position 
available.  The selectee will be working with soil and plant canopy 
instrumentation and observations in agricultural systems.  The application 
window is relatively short (June 17-June 23).  There are two different 
announcements for the position:

Announcement 1 (open to all US citizens):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/372874100

Announcement 2 (open for merit promotion and special hiring authority)

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/372876800

I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this on to qualified 
students, advisees, or colleagues.

Thanks, and my apologies in advance for any cross posting.

Ray

Dr. Ray G. Anderson
Research Soil Scientist
USDA-ARS, U.S. Salinity Laboratory
Contaminant Fate and Transport Unit
George E. Brown Jr. Salinity Laboratory
450 W. Big Springs Rd.
Riverside, CA 92507-4617 USA
Office:  1-951-369-4851
Fax:  1-951-342-4964





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[ECOLOG-L] Technician position

[Hillary Young]

*Laboratory Technician - Smithsonian Institution*



Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Smithsonian Conservation
Biology Institute, and Division of Mammals, Department of Vertebrate
Zoology, National Museum of Natural History.



We are recruiting at least one technician to conduct DNA analyses in the
laboratory at the Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics
Laboratory, located at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.  The selected
individual will be involved in projects on African mammals, their pathogens
and associated vectors, with Drs. Kris Helgen (NMNH), Hillary Young (UCSB),
Jesus Maldonado (SCBI/NMNH) and Rob Fleischer (SCBI).



The position will involve basic DNA skills (DNA extraction, PCR and
standard DNA sequencing), next-generation sequencing (454 and Illumina)
library preparation, ancient DNA, and other molecular methods as required.  The
work will include pathogen diagnostics, host and vector DNA barcoding, and
ancient population genetics.



The position is available initially for 18 months and will begin as soon as
possible following the deadline, ideally by 1 June 2014.



Minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree in biology or similar field,
or an equivalent combination of education or experience.  Demonstrated
laboratory experience in one or more of the above areas are required.



To apply, email Rob Fleischer (fleisch...@si.edu) and Kris Helgen (
helg...@si.edu) with:

(1) a brief letter of application detailing your interests and experience
in the methods listed above;

(2) a current curriculum vitae or resume; and

(3) names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references.


Deadline for applications is 10 May 2014.  Please contact Dr. Fleischer and
Dr. Helgen if you have any questions.

-- 
Hillary S Young
Noble Hall 2116
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: 805-893-4681
http://www.eemb.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/young

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position- Climate Change-Ecology-Genomics of Switchgrass

[Fay, Philip]

University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology

Research Assistant in Global Climate Change, Bioenergy, and Ecophysiological of 
Switchgrass

Application period open until a suitable candidate is found.

The University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology is recruiting 
a full-time temporary research assistant to be located at the USDA-ARS 
laboratory at Temple, TX under the co-direction of Drs. Tom Juenger (University 
of Texas Section of Integrative Biology), Philip Fay, and James Kiniry (USDA).

The research assistant will work on collaborative experiments studying 
switchgrass ecology, physiology, and genomics. Responsibilities will include 
plant propagation and greenhouse work (10%), the establishing, maintaining, and 
completing field experiments (75%), lab processing of field samples (15%), and 
related functions including general lab tasks and routine equipment 
maintenance. Field experiments will require travel to multiple locations.

Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree in ecology, biology, agronomy, or related 
field and previous experience with field research. This position requires an 
independent, organized, and motivated individual with demonstrated research 
skills

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience including plant propagation, field plot 
establishment and maintenance, plant physiological measurements (such as leaf 
gas exchange, light interception, tissue characterization), and sample 
preparation for nutrient analysis are preferred skills. Familiarity with data 
logger programming and operation is also desirable.

To apply, email a single pdf file containing a letter of interest, a CV, and 
contact information for three professional references to Dr. Tom Juenger at 
tjuen...@austin.utexas.edu. Please put 'Research Assistant in Global Climate 
Change' in the subject line.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, 
citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual 
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[ECOLOG-L] Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii

[Geib, Scott]

Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii
Aloha!  The University of Hawaii Manoa and USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural 
Research Center have funding for a entry level technician in the area of 
population genetics/phylogenomics/bioinformatics.   This research project is 
focused on analyzing populations of Tephritid fruit fly species using 
genome-wide analysis techniques towards marker discovery and developing assays 
for determination of source populations.   The duties would be assisting with 
laboratory molecular biology, analysis of NGS data, focusing on population 
biology, genomics, etc.  Background in population genetics and phylogenetics is 
required.  Knowledge of linux/unix, scripting, and light programming in some 
language would be good, although on-site learning is possible too.  Our 
approaches include RAD-Seq, GBS (genotyping by sequencing), RNA-seq, and 
multi-gene sequencing.  We have advanced computing resources and a very active 
research program.  Salary is ~$30,000, hired through University of Hawaii 
Manoa, and the job will be stationed at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural 
Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii.  Funding is guaranteed for 1 year, with 
possibility of extension based on future funding.  Undergraduate degree in 
Genetics or similar is required.
If interested, please contact Dr. Scott Geib at 
scott.g...@ars.usda.gov and submit CV, Research 
Narrative, and contact for at least 3 references.



Scott Geib, PhD
Research Entomologist
Insect Genomics
USDA Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center
Tropical Crop and Commodity Protection Research Unit
64 Nowelo Street
Hilo HI, 96720

808-959-4335 (office)
808-959-5470 (fax)





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[ECOLOG-L] Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii

[Geib, Scott]

Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii
Aloha!  The University of Hawaii Manoa and USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural 
Research Center have funding for a entry level technician in the area of 
population genetics/phylogenomics/bioinformatics.   This research project is 
focused on analyzing populations of Tephritid fruit fly species using 
genome-wide analysis techniques towards marker discovery and developing assays 
for determination of source populations.   The duties would be assisting with 
laboratory molecular biology, analysis of NGS data, focusing on population 
biology, genomics, etc.  Background in population genetics and phylogenetics is 
required.  Knowledge of linux/unix, scripting, and light programming in some 
language would be good, although on-site learning is possible too.  Our 
approaches include RAD-Seq, GBS (genotyping by sequencing), RNA-seq, and 
multi-gene sequencing.  We have advanced computing resources and a very active 
research program.  Salary is ~$30,000, hired through University of Hawaii 
Manoa, and the job will be stationed at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural 
Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii.  Funding is guaranteed for 1 year, with 
possibility of extension based on future funding.  Undergraduate degree in 
Genetics or similar is required.
If interested, please contact Dr. Scott Geib at 
scott.g...@ars.usda.gov and submit CV, Research 
Narrative, and contact for at least 3 references.



Scott Geib, PhD
Research Entomologist
USDA-ARS-PBARC
64 Nowelo St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)959-4335





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[ECOLOG-L] technician position on physiological ecology

[Nate McDowell]

Apologies for cross-posting

Technician fellowships at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Summary: A technician position is available within the Earth and
Environmental Sciences Division to assist with field and laboratory work
focused on understanding the dynamics of vegetation in relation to climate
change. In particular, the applicant will work with arctic vegetation
exposed to permafrost thaw and degradation, and vegetation from numerous
other ecosystems, including coniferous forests native to New Mexico.
Our main work goals for the technician are collect, process, analyze and
interpret carbohydrate concentration and isotope composition to aid in
understanding water stress and physiology under climate stressors.
Additional field and laboratory work across a number of projects is a likely
perk of this position, exposing the technician to more science questions,
ecosystems, and techniques. The successful applicants will work
within an interdisciplinary team of staff members, postdocs and graduate
students focused on explaining patterns of vegetation survival and mortality
in response to climate variability and on linking their data to vegetation
models. This position can become a graduate student position (M.Sc. or
Ph.D.) depending on mutual interest and funding.

Required skills include experience doing field work, experience doing wet
chemistry in the laboratory environment, effective written and oral
communication skills, willingness to work in a team environment, and a B.Sc.
pending or received within the last five years.

Desired skills include knowledge of physiological or ecosystem ecology.
For more information or to apply please send a resume and a <1 page
statement of your future research/career goals to Nate McDowell
(mcdow...@lanl.gov, http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/).

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position - desert amphibian ecology

[Kerry Griffis-Kyle]

I am seeking a highly motivated technician to participate in a study on 
the effects of ephemeral waters on amphibians and dragonflies in the 
Sonoran Desert. The study will take place on the Barry M Goldwater Range, 
USAF in south-central Arizona. We will be examining the spatial 
distribution of ephemeral waters and the type of site (natural tenajas, 
modified tenajas, and catchments) on species richness and species 
abundances for amphibians and dragonflies. 

The work will include checking and maintaining audio-data loggers, 
identifying amphibian species during breeding choruses, sampling water 
quality, collecting and identifying invertebrates, and locating unmapped 
ephemeral waters. 

This position requires hard work, problem solving, venomous snakes and 
invertebrates, and a tolerance for desert heat. This is a physically 
demanding job which requires hiking into remote sites, odd hours and 
extended hours during monsoonal rains, driving a 4wd on unmaintained 
roads, and coordinating with military security. Rock climbing or 
scrambling experience helpful but not required.  Experience with 
amphibians and identifying invertebrates is desired, but not required. 
Preference will be given to motivated candidates willing and able to 
function in the summer desert environment.

The position starts the beginning of July and goes through October 31st 
and pays $10/hr plus housing (furnished with utilities). 

Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis-
k...@ttu.edu) and have “techician position” in the subject line. Please 
include in the email: 
1.  How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and why 
I should hire you
2.  Resume or CV including pertinent work experience 
3.  Unofficial transcripts
5.  Contact information for three references
6.  Address, phone, and email

Texas Tech University requires a background check of all new employees.

For additional information on the Department: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position at Los Alamos National Lab

[Nate McDowell]

Apologies for cross-posting

Technician position at Los Alamos National Laboratory.  

The Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Lab has
support for a highly motivated individual interested in working on two DOE
funded studies of the mechanisms of vegetation mortality during drought. 
These projects are specifically focused on the carbon and water-based
mechanisms of mortality using field manipulations of precipitation and
temperature of piñon pine-juniper woodlands, with opportunities extending to
modeling and remote sensing investigations of the distribution of mortality
and its consequences.  These are interdisciplinary studies involving
multiple academic and forest service collaborators.  The selected candidate
will split their time between analysis and management of large data sets,
field measurements, and laboratory analyses.  Opportunities to co-author
publications are abundant, and particularly strong candidates may be
considered to continue on for graduate degrees within these projects. 
Minimum qualifications include a B.Sc. at the time of appointment (M.Sc. is
acceptable), willingness to work in a team environment, and strong data
analysis experience such as with Microsoft excel.  It is desirable if the
candidate has experience using MATLAB, S-PLUS, or similar data analysis
packages, experience with dataloggers or other physiological
instrumentation, laboratory analysis experience, and a background in
biology, chemistry, computer science, or similar fields.  To apply, please
send a CV and very short statement of career goals to Nate McDowell
(mcdow...@lanl.gov, 505-665-2909).  

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position in community ecology

[Volker Rudolf]

The Rudolf lab at Rice University
(http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~volker.rudolf/ ) is looking for a technician,
effective immediately (position open until filled).  Duties will include
both labwork and fieldwork on two separate projects in community ecology
that examine 1) the role of functional diversity for ecosystem functioning
and 2) the impact of global climate change on community dynamics and
ecosystems processes.  Candidates should have B.A./B.S. in biology and some
hands-on field and/or lab experience.  Training will be provided, but
experience with working in aquatic systems is a bonus.  The position is
classified as full-time, temporary (6-24 months).  This position would be an
excellent fit for someone planning on graduate study in ecology &
evolutionary biology, as there will be the opportunity to gain experience in
a number of research areas and to co-author papers.  Please send a resume
and contact information for three references by email
(volker.rud...@rice.edu) or by post (V. Rudolf, Dept. of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology, MS 170, Rice University, Houston TX, 77005).

[ECOLOG-L] technician position

[John Orrock]

Lab Technician Position, Washington University in Saint Louis

The Orrock Lab at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks a full-time
hourly technician for a three-month appointment.  Primary tasks include
conducting lab experiments on seed germination and plant competition.  This
position is also responsible for data entry, processing, lab organization,
and assisting with occasional fieldwork to quantify consumer preference. 
The technician will be responsible for securing their own housing and
transportation in the St. Louis area.

Minimum qualifications: Ability to accurately collect data, keep meticulous
records, pay close attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks,
and manage multiple ongoing experiments.  Completion or progress towards a
bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or related discipline.

Desired qualifications include: experience with seed germination
experiments, lab studies and/or greenhouse studies of plant competition,
proficiency with spreadsheets and databases (e.g. excel and access), and
excellent organizational skills. Experience with vegetation sampling,
identification, and field studies of animal behavior are also valued.  

The position will pay $10-13 an hour, depending on the experience of the
applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the
position is filled.  The position is expected to last from March – May 2010,
although the dates are somewhat flexible.

To apply, send resume/cv, a cover letter describing your past experience and
the reason that you are interested in this position, and contact information
for three references, to:

John Orrock (orr...@wustl.edu)
Biology Department
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO  63130
Webpage: http://biology4.wustl.edu/faculty/orrock/

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position

[CRAIG L. FRANK]

Fordham University: A grant-funded position for a full time research 
technician is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Craig L. Frank, 
Dept. 
of Biological Sciences. Responsibilities include: 1) nutritional analyses of 
plant materials, 2) measurements of animal metabolic rates, 3) lipid 
extractions from tissue samples, and, 4) gas/thin layer chromatography. 
Minimum qualifications are a B.S. in Biology or Chemistry. Salary is 
commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and resume to: Dr, Craig 
L. Frank, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Fordham University, Louis Calder 
Center, P.O. Box 887, Armonk, NY 10504. e-mail: fr...@fordham.edu.
Craig L. Frank, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences, Fordham University
The Louis Calder Center
53 Whippoorwill Road
Armonk, NY 10504 USA
telephone: 914-273-3078, ext.14, FAX: 914-273-2167
www.fordham.edu/calder_center/frank/frank1.html

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position Ohio State University

[Kristin Mercer]

Laboratory technician position (research associate I)
Mercer lab at Ohio State University
Plant evolutionary ecology in agricultural systems
Applications accepted April 4-12

I am seeking a highly motivated individual to 
fill a full-time lab technician (Research 
Associate I) position in a newly established lab 
at The Ohio State University, Columbus, 
Ohio.  The successful candidate will work on 
projects related to the evolutionary ecology of 
agricultural plants -- both weedy and cultivated.


In particular, my lab focuses on the evolutionary 
impacts of crop-wild hybridization in sunflower 
as it relates to risk assessment for transgenic 
crops and the effects of climate change on crop 
genetic resources in the US and Mexico.  Both 
projects involve a combination of molecular and 
quantitative genetic approaches with lab, 
greenhouse, and field components.  The successful 
candidate will assist in design of studies; 
coordinate and conduct experiments; collect and 
maintain data and records; execute data 
organization and relevant statistical analyses 
(including regression and analysis of variance) 
to prepare research manuscripts for publication; 
perform literature searches and assemble reviews 
of relevant topics for preparation of grant 
proposals or manuscripts; provide general 
supervision to undergraduate students and hourly 
student employees; and support research performed 
by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.


The required characteristics of a successful 
candidate include an MS degree in Biology, 
Agronomy, or a related field; the ability to 
translate, adapt and apply academic and practical 
knowledge in the conduct of biological science 
research; experience working with plants in the 
field or greenhouse; ability to work 
independently on all aspects of research; 
experience performing statistical analysis; 
excellent written and oral communication skills; 
and considerable experience with Microsoft Word 
and Excel.  Desirable characteristics include 
prior experience as a laboratory technician in a 
biological research lab; experience running 
statistical analyses on SAS; experience with 
molecular genetic analysis; and willingness to 
travel in the US and Mexico.  The position would start as soon as possible.


To apply, submit an on-line application through 
the Ohio State University jobs website 
(http://jobs.osu.edu/). 
The position will be posted from April 4 – April 
12.  During that period, you can search for the 
position on the website using requisition number 
344324.  In addition to the standard application 
form, please include a cover letter indicating 
why you are interested in the position, as well as a resume or CV.




Kristin Mercer
Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
310D Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210

Office: (614) 247-6394
Lab: (614) 247-8626 (341 Kottman)
Fax: (614) 292-7162

email: mercer...@osu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position -- Full-time Research Technician

[Rebecca Irwin]

Technician Position -- Full-time Research Technician 

A full-time technician position in Plant-Animal Interactions will be 
available in the lab of Dr. Rebecca Irwin at Dartmouth College.  
Responsibilities will include laboratory, greenhouse, and intensive field 
work.  The research focuses on a variety of topics, including: bee 
taxonomy, species invasions, pollination, herbivory, and plant 
demography.  Qualified individuals must have a strong work ethic and must 
be able to work independently as well as in part of a larger field group.  
The technician is expected to manage hourly undergraduate workers in the 
lab and to become a full participant in the lab through weekly lab 
meetings.  Previous field experience with plants is required and 
experience working with bees is desired, but not essential.  In addition, 
individuals who have experience in chemical ecology are encouraged to 
apply.  Applicants must have received a BS or BA degree; applicants with 
an MS degree are also encouraged to apply.

The position will be based at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, but will 
also include significant field work in North Carolina, Colorado, and 
Wyoming.  The start date is negotiable (any time between 1 December, 2008 
and 1 March, 2009).  The position ends on 31 August, 2009.  Salary will be 
in the range of $21,000-30,000 depending on the experience of the 
candidate.  Interested applicants should send (as a single pdf) the 
following:  a complete CV, contact information for three references, and a 
brief statement of research interests (no more than one page) to Dr. 
Rebecca Irwin (Rebecca.Irwin[at]Dartmouth.edu).  Review of applications 
will begin on 1 December, 2009 and will continue until the position is 
filled.


A full-time technician position in Plant-Animal Interactions will be 
available in the lab of Dr. Rebecca Irwin at Dartmouth College.  
Responsibilities will include laboratory, greenhouse, and intensive field 
work.  The research focuses on a variety of topics, including: bee 
taxonomy, species invasions, pollination, herbivory, and plant 
demography.  Qualified individuals must have a strong work ethic and must 
be able to work independently as well as in part of a larger field group.  
The technician is expected to manage hourly undergraduate workers in the 
lab and to become a full participant in the lab through weekly lab 
meetings.  Previous field experience with plants is required and 
experience working with bees is desired, but not essential.  In addition, 
individuals who have experience in chemical ecology are encouraged to 
apply.  Applicants must have received a BS or BA degree; applicants with 
an MS degree are also encouraged to apply.

The position will be based at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, but will 
also include significant field work in North Carolina, Colorado, and 
Wyoming.  The start date is negotiable (any time between 1 December, 2008 
and 1 March, 2009).  The position ends on 31 August, 2009.  Salary will be 
in the range of $21,000-30,000 depending on the experience of the 
candidate.  Interested applicants should send (as a single pdf) the 
following:  a complete CV, contact information for three references, and a 
brief statement of research interests (no more than one page) to Dr. 
Rebecca Irwin (Rebecca.Irwin[at]Dartmouth.edu).  Review of applications 
will begin on 1 December, 2009 and will continue until the position is 
filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position in marine ecology and conservation

[Steven Y. Litvin]

Technician position in marine ecology and conservation

The Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University and the Mexican non profit
marine conservation organization Comunidad y Biodiversidad  (COBI) invite
applications for a technician position. The selected candidate will work in
the laboratory of Fiorenza Micheli at the Hopkins Marine Station 

http://www-marine.stanford.edu/HMSweb/micheli.html 

and will spend considerable time at Isla Natividad, off the coast of Baja
California Sur, México, working on a project investigating recruitment and
connectivity of marine invertebrates. The main tasks for this position are
to conduct field studies of recruitment to investigate the efficacy of three
fully-protected marine reserves established around Isla Natividad to
replenish adjacent fishing grounds of green and pink abalone through larval
dispersal 

http://www.cobi.org.mx/english/islanatividad.html. 

Field activities will involve the deployment and retrieval of recruitment
collectors using scuba. Laboratory activities will include processing of
collector samples and sorting of recruits (to be conducted on site, at the
laboratory on Isla Natividad), and genetic analyses to determine
connectivity of subpopulations, that will be conducted at the Hopkins Marine
Station of Stanford University. Required qualifications include: a BS or MS
in marine sciences or marine ecology; extensive experience in field
experiments related to larval dispersal and recruitment processes in marine
populations; an interest in conducting genetic studies; and willingness to
spend extended periods of time at remote field locations. Because of the
setting of the field locations, and the international nature of this
project, bilingual skills (Spanish and English) are preferred. All else
being equal, preference will be given to candidates that would be 
able to start as early as October 2008. The appointment is initially for 12
months, but it could likely be extended to two years. Candidates should send
a letter of interest describing their qualifications relevant to the project
and past research experience, their full CVs, and arrange for two letters or
recommendation to be sent to both of the following addresses (electronic
submission is preferred):

Application deadline is August 31, 2008. Review of applications will begin
immediately after this date and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Dr. Fiorenza Micheli
Associate Professor
Hopkins Marine Station
Stanford University
Oceanview Blvd.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Dr. Andrea Sáenz-Arroyo
Research Director
Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI)
Boulevard AguaMarina # 297
Colonia Delicias C.P. 85420
Guaymas, Sonora, México
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[ECOLOG-L] technician position

[Fisk, Melany]

A one-year research assistant position in soil microbial ecology and 
biogeochemistry is available in the Fisk lab at Miami University, Oxford, OH.  
The position is part of a study of plant-microbe responses to calcium depletion 
and nitrogen enrichment, at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest and 
surrounding areas, NH.  Job responsibilities include sampling in the field 
sites and analyzing soil properties, microbial processes, and microbial 
communities in the laboratory.  Please contact Melany Fisk at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
for more information.