Position: Research Assistant I - P/T - Coastal Plain Ecology
Date: January 31, 2013
Position Summary:
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory seeks
applicants for a part-time research assistant for a project that
examines the effects of grazing and land use history on the
vegetation of the coastal sandplain region of southeastern
Massachusetts. Position is available immediately.
Additional Information:
Duties include field work to establish vegetation exclosures to
examine the effect of grazing on vegetation, establishing vegetation
sampling plots in grassland and shrublands, recording plant species
and plant cover, and collection and laboratory processing of soil
samples. Position will also require data organization and data
analysis of vegetation patterns over time.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry,
Ecology or related field. Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with
spreadsheet software required. Candidate would be expected to live in
the Woods Hole region. Valid US driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some background in terrestrial ecology, soil science, botany, or
ecosystems ecology preferred. Demonstrated skills in data
organization, analysis and report writing as well as some knowledge
of terrestrial plants of the Northeast US or coastal Massachusetts is
desired. Basic familiarity with GIS software also desired.
Physical Requirements
Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor
activity, and willing to endure occasional exposure to insects and poison ivy.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Transcripts are required documents and may be uploaded with your
application package or sent via fax to the Human Resources Office,
508-289-7118. If faxing, please reference posting by name and posting number.
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