Lab Assistant II

The Kraft Lab (https://sites.lifesci.ucla.edu/eeb-kraft/) in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Los Angeles is searching for a full-time technician in plant ecology to join our research group. The focus of the position will be running field experiments focused on plant community ecology, functional ecology and species coexistence at the nearby Sedgwick Reserve in Santa Barbara County, part of the University of California Natural Reserve System.  While the position will be based on UCLA campus, the technician would be expected to spend multi-day stretches of time working at the reserve with members of the lab and staying in on-site researcher housing during busy times of the year. We seek someone who is detail oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic about working with a diverse group of annual plants in a beautiful but rustic field setting. This is an ideal position for a recent college graduate seeking to gain research experience before applying to graduate school. A background in plant ecology, field botany, or related fields is highly desirable. The initial hire will be through summer of 2022 (~1 year), though additional years of funding may be available. To apply, please upload a cover letter, CV and names of at least two references at  https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu under position #34416. The position is classified as Lab Assistant II, with a starting salary of $20.06 per hour plus benefits. If you have questions about the lab or the position, please contact Nathan Kraft (nkraft@ucla.edu).