A one year position as a research technician is available in the department of biology at the University of Waterloo (http://biology.uwaterloo.ca/). The successful candidate assist in experiments on the effects of plant morphology on microclimate conditions and insect population dynamics. Duties will include rearing of experimental plants and animals, data collection in greenhouse and laboratory conditions, establishing protocols for microclimate measurement and 3D plant image analysis.
Qualifications: Those interested in environmental or ecological research will be preferred. Training will be provided, but it would be best for applicants to be comfortable with basic computer programming, equipment and related devices (e.g. cameras, scanners). A candidate with a B.Sc. in ecology or engineering, with an understanding of statistics would be the best match. Note: The latest start date for this position is September 2013. Please submit materials (resume, unofficial transcripts, contact info for 3 references) by May 1, 2013. Contact: Dr. Kim Cuddington Department of Biology University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario Email: kcuddingATuwaterlooDOT.ca
