We are seeking a field technician/crew leader for Restoration and Urban Ecology research under the direction of Dr. Steven Handel in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources. The position will be based at Rutgers University, New Jersey, but field work will take place in the Jamaica Bay Watershed, New York City. The job requires an independent, organized individual with strong plant ID, GIS and leadership skills.
To apply, go to: http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=14- 002833 Position Title: Laboratory Researcher III, Position Number: 14-002833 Description: Reports to the Senior Program Coordinator. Assists in ecological field work in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area and performs data analysis and spatial data collection and processing on Cook Campus. Visits field sites, assists with experimental set-ups, records habitat information (including vegetation identification) and GIS locations, and enters on computer data bases. Attends meetings with city officials and collaborators to review procedures and data. Assists senior staff in preparing research reports and new grant proposals. Leads seasonal student field crew. Organizes and maintains laboratory equipment and space; oversees routine and emergency field vehicle maintenance; and assists with designing new vegetation types to be installed. Job Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferably in ecology or biology or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. Also requires a minimum of two years research in ecological field work, especially plant ecology including plant identification and restoration processes. MS preferred. Requires the ability to use modern GIS field equipment and software to map habitats; and computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience supervising a field crew; experience in literature review and scientific writing preferred. Special Conditions: This position will require the incumbent to travel from Rutgers, New Brunswick to Jamaica Bay, New York City during the field season. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must also be able to work in various weather conditions.
