My apologies for cross-posting! Texas AgriLife Research (formerly Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System) is currently hiring both student and technical positions for fieldwork based out of the Colorado Springs area. Please see the position descriptions below.
Full-time Technician I Contract Duration: 1 year, potential for renewal subject to funding (benefits-eligible position) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in entomology/natural resources/ecology, a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems is desired, particularly in the areas of field data collection using GPS units, ESRI shapefile construction and editing in ArcView 9. Experience with geodatabase management is an asset. You must possess the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. The ideal candidate will be an experienced field biologist with an aptitude for plant and insect identification, a careful, meticulous approach to data collection and some supervisory experience. A clean driving record and ability to undergo security screening onto military installations are required for the position. Job Description: In summer, this position primarily involves coordinating field crew activities and conducting outdoor surveys of noxious weeds and their associated insect biological control agents along the Colorado and Wyoming Front Range. Specific responsibilities will include mapping weed infestations using GPS technology, collecting data on plant parameters, identification and quantification of insect biological control agents. In addition, the successful candidate will supervise student field crews and troubleshoot equipment and data issues. During the rest of the year, the position focuses on performing regular spatial data management tasks, including shapefile creation and editing, geodatabase management, report preparation and some data analysis. This position may involve working hours outside of the regular business day and some long distance/overnight travel in a company vehicle. Temporary Summer Workers Contract Duration: May - September, 2008 (hourly wage position) Position Description: We are looking to hire one additional full-time, seasonal entomological field assistant to participate in the activities listed above. This position would provide the incumbent with excellent experience in GPS navigation and field data collection, as well as plant and insect survey techniques. This is a great opportunity to enhance concepts learned in entomology, botany and ecology coursework with real-world experience. This is a fieldwork-based position, with some overnight travel required (vehicle, accommodations and meal allowance provided for these trips). Qualifications: High School degree and at least a college freshman, preferably with a major in entomology, plant science or biology. Previous field experience is preferred, and a keen interest in scientific research is required. Detailed note-taking abilities and attention to detail are a MUST for those interested in working with this project. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply, and positions are not restricted to currently enrolled students. A clean driving record and ability to undergo security screening onto military installations are also required for the position. Both positions are available now. Anyone interested in the position can contact Dr. Jerry Michels - phone: 806-354-5806 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], with a resume and/or statement of interest. Thanks, Vanessa Carney Vanessa A. Carney Research Associate Texas AgriLife Research 2301 Experiment Station Road Bushland, TX 79012 (806) 354-5807
