Two field vegetation survey positions – Cape Cod National Seashore

We are looking to hire a field researcher and a field assistant to set up a long-term experiment. The research is designed to understand the role of management in mitigating climate change, and is a collaboration between the University of Central Florida, the National Park Service, and the Marine Biological Laboratories. The field research position will entail identifying plant species, setting up long term plots, and carrying out the experimental treatments. This will involve long hours in the field and occasional physically strenuous work, sometimes during inclement weather. Both positions are from June 1 – October 17, are 29 hours per week, and NPS housing will be provided.

Field researcher: Salary = $14/hour. Required qualifications: plant identification and previous involvement in field research, ability to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions, lift and carry moderately heavy items, valid driver’s license, and personal vehicle. Desired qualifications: Optimally, we would like to employ someone who has previous vegetation survey, GPS, and plot establishment skills.

Field assistant: Salary: $10-12/hour. Required qualifications:  Ability to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions, lift and carry moderately heavy items, valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.  Desired qualifications: plant ID skills and previous research experience.

Please send a letter of interest describing research and plant identification experience, a resume, and a list of 3 references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to Dr. Betsy Von Holle (vonholle@ucf.edu) by April 22nd, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.