Applications are invited for a research assistant/technician in the area of plant ecology in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Chapman University. This is a full-time one year position with the possibility of four additional years subject to performance review. Research experience in plant biology or ecology is desirable. The technician is expected to perform the following tasks: establish field experiment including maintenance of rainfall exclosures; collect data on plants in field and greenhouse experiments; train and advise undergraduate researchers; perform graphical and statistical analysis of data; read and summarize primary literature; and perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies. The ideal candidate will have good writing and organizational skills, field and lab research experience, and an ability to work well with students. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and phone & email addresses of 3 references to: Dr. Jennifer Funk, [email protected] by 07/31/2013. Flexible start date between 08/01 - 09/30. Qualifications: BA or BS in Biology or Environmental Science, MA or MS preferred. For more information on the lab: http://www1.chapman.edu/~jlfunk/
