DESCRIPTION: The Palmquist lab at Marshall University is hiring two field technicians for a project assessing vegetation vulnerability to sea-level rise within coastal ecosystems on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. The field technicians will work closely with a graduate student during the course of the summer. Duties include assisting in vegetation surveys in salt marsh ecosystems and collecting fine-scale elevation data.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be majors (or recent graduates) in biology, botany, wildlife, environmental science, or other related fields. Must be able to participate in field work from June to mid-August and work in hot, sometimes adverse conditions. A positive attitude and ability to work well with others is required. Experience with plant identification and vegetation sampling preferred, but not required. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. The anticipated field season is June 4th – August 8th. SALARY: $15 per hour. Housing will be provided in Beaufort, South Carolina. HOW TO APPLY: Send all materials listed below to Dr. Kyle Palmquist and Zak Bartholomew at palmqu...@marshall.edu<mailto:palmqu...@marshall.edu> and bartholom...@marshall.edu<mailto:bartholom...@marshall.edu> by no later than March 15th, 2025. Please include “Salt Marsh Vegetation Tech” in the email subject. Applications will be considered as they are received. WHAT TO SUBMIT: 1. Cover letter describing your interests, qualifications, and experience 2. CV or resume To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
