Vacancy Announcement for Field Biological Technicians (Reno, NV) Overview: Field biological technicians are needed for a research project that investigates geomorphic and hydrologic influences on riparian vegetation = in the Toiyabe Mountains of central Nevada. This project is a collaborative=
venture among the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab (www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg ) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Great Basin Ecology Lab (www.ag.unr.edu/gbem ) of the USFS Rocky Mountain= Research Station. The research is tied to a larger US Forest Service prog= ram to improve management and restoration of Great Basin riparian ecosystems.= The position provides a great opportunity to learn about plant communitie= s of the Intermountain West while gaining valuable field experience in bota= ny and landscape ecology. Please visit www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/research/landscape09/index.htm for more information on the research. Duties: Two or three biological technicians will be hired to assist in field data= collection and data management. The majority of the work will involve quantifying plant communities along transects and in plots in riparian habitats. The work schedule will be eight 10-hr days on and six days off = to minimize travel to and from the field sites in central Nevada. Car campin= g in remote locations will be required, as well as willingness to carry fie= ld equipment. Qualifications: Applicants should be excited about working outdoors under rugged and remo= te conditions, be in good physical condition, and work well with other peopl= e. The majority of the data collection will involve plant identification and= so experience in this area is desired, although training will be provided. Camping experience is also helpful. Valid driver=92s license is required = as well as the ability to navigate with map, compass and GPS. Pay: $11-13/ hour, 80 hours/ two week period plus per diem when in the field. = Job will begin in late May 2008 and end in mid-August 2008. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcrip= t, and contact information for 3 references via email to Blake Engelhardt, [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Applications will be reviewed starting Februa= ry 1, 2008; positions are open until filled.
