Vacancy Announcement for Field Biological Technician/Botanist Overview One field biological technician is 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 program to improve management and restoration of Great Basin riparian ecosystems. The position provides a great opportunity to learn about plant communities of the Intermountain West while gaining valuable field experience in botany and landscape ecology. Please visit www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/research/landscape09/index.htm for more information on the research.
Duties One biological technician will be hired to assist in field data collection. The work will involve quantifying plant communities and stream physical characteristics 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 between Reno and the field sites in central Nevada. Car camping in remote locations will be required, as well as willingness to carry field equipment. Qualifications Applicants should be excited about working outdoors under rugged and remote conditions and work well with other people. The work will involve plant identification and experience in this area is desired, although training will be provided. Camping experience is also very helpful. Valid drivers license is required as well as the ability to navigate with map, compass and GPS. Pay $11.93/ hour, 80 hours/ two week period plus per diem when in the field. Job will begin May 19, 2008 (some flexibility) and end in mid-August 2008. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcript or list of relevant coursework, and contact information for 3 references via email to Blake Engelhardt, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
