This is re-posting of the position for a Senior Lab Tech position at the University of Florida's Milton campus in Northwest Florida. The deadline for application has been extended to September 7th. See the original ad below for details about how to apply.
The senior Lab Tech will assist with research and teaching in forest ecology, forestry and silviculture. This position will be responsible for helping to conduct ecological and silvicultural research in the field, including plot establishment, treatment installation, data collection, and plot maintenance. Other duties include, assisting in the development of research publications and presentations; utilizing computer software (Microsoft Office, SAS, SigmaPlot, Procite) to organize data for analysis; creating tables and figures, and updating literature searches. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and deliverance of materials for teaching forest ecology, silviculture, and other elective courses and for assisting in the set up and teaching of laboratory sections as needed. Other duties include maintaining field and research records, inventories and ordering supplies, maintaining websites in support of teaching and research; participating in the planning and coordination of work assignments for graduate and undergraduate students or part-time employees and helping to set up and conduct educational workshops and field days. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelors degree or higher in forestry or a related field of study; knowledge of southern forest ecosystems and practices; knowledge of forest ecology, forestry, and silvicultural concepts and practices; capable of using computer software for data analysis and presentation; ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. To view a complete position description: visit www.Miltongators.com. To apply: visit www.hr.ufl.edu/job. Reference number for this vacancy is 037250 and the deadline date to apply is 09/07/06. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). An Equal Opportunity Institution. -Kimberly K. Bohn Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology and Silviculture University of Florida West Florida Res and Edu Center 5988 Hwy 90, Bldg 4900 Milton, FL 32583 tel: 850-983-5216 ext 107 fax: 850-983-5774
