The Waller lab in the department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin- Madison seeks an enthusiastic person ideally skilled in identification of Midwestern forest plants (herbs, shrubs, and trees) and with some prior ecological fieldwork experience. This person will lead a crew of 2-3 people to collect data on forest vegetation composition, soils, and earthworms in upland forest communities. Additionally, the crew will be responsible for making field observations and collecting plant material from 100+ species for measuring plant traits (life history, morphology, & reproductive traits). The position will be based out of Madison, but will require travel around southern Wisconsin, including some overnight stays away from Madison. This person will spend the majority of their time working in the field, but they should also be willing to spend some time entering data, creating voucher specimens of plants, processing plant material in the lab, as well as other tasks that may arise. We want someone who keeps good spirits even when conditions get tough (i.e., mosquitoes, ticks, poison ivy, heat, humidity, long days, etc.)! The applicant should also hold a driver’s license with a good record (so they are eligible to drive state vehicles). The position will begin June 2nd and will end August 31st (with the potential to be extended until mid- September).
For more information about our research, please check out our web-site: www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/. Please contact Sarah Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with all job-related inquiries. To apply, please e- mail your cover letter, resume, and a list of 2-3 references. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled (preferably by April 15th).
