Research Assistant, The Restoration Ecology & Herpetology Program at Archbold Biological Station
is seeking a research assistant to support ecological research and
monitoring, habitat restoration, and land management on its >8,800 acres of
conservation land on the southern Lake Wales Ridge, Florida. We are seeking
a broadly trained ecologist with excellent field, organizational, and
communication skills to contribute to our research and restoration efforts
in three main areas: community ecology of seasonal wetlands, restoration
of
agriculturally modified wetlands (in USDA Wetlands Reserve Program
easements), and behavior and demography of Gopher Tortoises.
This is a full-time, term position for 16 months starting between January
8-15, 2018, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The
Restoration Ecology/Herpetology RA will play a central role in coordinating
fieldwork and managing data for a variety of ongoing projects. The RA will
also devote about 10% of his/her time to land management activities,
including exotics control and assisting with prescribed fires on both the
Station (http://www.archbold-station.org/html/land/lmovr.html) and adjacent
Archbold Reserve (http://www.archbold-reserve.org/).
Specific field-related duties will include: sampling amphibians, fish, and
aquatic invertebrates; monitoring wetland and groundwater depths and water
chemistry; collecting data on severity of feral hog rooting; measuring
vegetation responses to hydrological restoration within WRP easements;
mapping and treating exotic plants as part of wetland and sandhill
restoration initiatives; occasionally assisting with prescribed fires;
radiotracking Gopher Tortoises; and mapping and surveying tortoise burrows.
Office/lab duties will include: entering and managing data; occasionally
supervising volunteers and research interns; and assisting with statistical
analyses and report writing.
Qualifications:
– B.S. in biology, environmental science, or a related field
– At least 1 year of relevant work experience
– Experience with wetland/aquatic ecosystem monitoring techniques
– Experience capturing, handling, and identifying amphibians and reptiles
– Familiarity with herpetofauna and plants of Coastal Plain ecosystems of
the southeastern U.S.
– Highly organized and able to work independently
– Proactive approach to project management and communication
– Meticulous attention to data quality
– Ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles in off-road conditions
– Ability to perform physically strenuous activities under hot, humid
subtropical conditions
– Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in
the U.S.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of relevant
experience; demonstrated ability to manage multiple field projects; and
familiarity with ArcMap and Microsoft Access.
Salary will be dependent on experience, in the range of $24,000 – $26,500
per year plus benefits.
To apply, email the following (preferably as one attachment in PDF format)
to Dr. Betsie Rothermel at brothermel@archbold-station.org:
1) Cover letter describing your qualifications and availability with
respect
to the desired start date
2) Current resumé or CV, including GPA and a list of relevant coursework
3) Contact information for three references
Please include ŒRA position¹ in the subject line of your email. Review of
applications will begin November 5th and continue until the position is
filled.
— Archbold is an Equal Opportunity Employer —
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