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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;font-variant:small-caps"><img src="cid:ii_15ac2a3d4411678a" alt="Inline image 1" width="89" height="58"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;font-variant:small-caps">Woods Hole
Research Center</span></b><b><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:4pt;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(72,134,106)"> </span></b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;color:rgb(79,98,40)">Summer Research
Assistant- Coastal Vegetation & Conservation - Job # CNCV17 </span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(79,98,40)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">SUMMARY:</span></b><span style="font-family:"roboto","serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:calibri">We seek a motivated Summer Field Research Assistant
to work on coastal vegetation and conservation science projects at The Woods
Hole Research Center. The successful candidate will assist in projects that
assess the effects of grazing and land use history on the vegetation of the
coastal region of southeastern Massachusetts, and the effectiveness of current
conservation management practices in structuring vegetation and preserving
biodiversity. The field sites will be located in the Cape & Islands, and
the candidate would be expected to live in the Woods Hole region. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.1pt 0in"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Qualifications
and Experience: </span></b><span style="font-family:calibri">The candidate should possess a BS degree, or significant course work and/</span><span style="font-family:calibri">or field experience in ecology or
environmental science. A background in terrestrial ecology, soil science,
botany, or ecosystems ecology is preferred. </span><span style="font-family:calibri">Demonstrated
skills in data organization, analysis and report writing are also preferred. Applicants
should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and willing to
endure occasional exposure to insects, ticks and poison ivy.</span><span style="font-family:times"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Duties</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"> will include, but not limited to:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Fieldwork to quantify
vegetation to determine the effects of nitrogen supply and grazing on coastal
vegetation</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Ability to document plant
species, plant biomass, and plant cover</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Collection and laboratory
processing of soil samples</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Sampling vegetation in
grassland, shrublands and marsh habitats</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Data organization and
data analysis of vegetation patterns over time</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Excellent
interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Work in marine
environments, under variable weather conditions</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">A valid US driver's
license is required</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Attention
to detail and strong organization skills are required</span><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Field
season</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri">: <span> </span>May 1, 2017- August 30, 2017 <span> </span><span> <br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:calibri"><span></span><b>Application Deadline</b>: <b><span> </span></b>April
10th, or until filled<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><b>Compensation:</b><span> $14 to $15 an hour (dependent upon
experience); full-time at 40 hrs/week</span><b> <span> </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Application Instructions:</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"> To apply, please send
cover letter referencing <i>“Summer RA <span> </span>job# CNCV17”, </i>resume, and contact
information for three references to </span><a href="mailto:jobopenings@whrc.org"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;color:rgb(0,86,0);text-decoration:none">jobopenings@whrc.org</span></b></a><span style="font-family:calibri">. <span> </span>Please type <b>“CNCV17</b>” in the subject line. <span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:calibri">For more information</span><span style="font-family:calibri">, please contact Christopher Neill:<span>
</span><a href="mailto:cneill@whrc.org">cneill@whrc.org</a></span><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></p>
<br><br><br clear="all"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;font-variant:small-caps"><img src="cid:ii_15ac2a3d4411678a" alt="Inline image 1" width="89" height="58"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;font-variant:small-caps">Woods Hole
Research Center</span></b><b><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:4pt;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(72,134,106)"> </span></b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;color:rgb(79,98,40)">Summer Research
Assistant- Suburban Ecosystems - Job # CNSE17 </span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(79,98,40)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">SUMMARY:</span></b><span style="font-family:"roboto","serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:calibri">We seek a motivated Summer Field Research Assistant
to work on a residential ecosystem structure and function project at The Woods
Hole Research Center. The successful candidate will assist in projects that
assess how management of suburban residential ecosystems controls plant, bird
and insect communities, soil biogeochemistry, and the population structure of
plant species that move between wildlands and residential areas. The field
sites will be in the Boston Metropolitan Region, and the candidate would be
expected to live in the Woods Hole region. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.1pt 0in"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Qualifications
and Experience: </span></b><span style="font-family:calibri">The candidate should possess a BS degree, or significant course work and/</span><span style="font-family:calibri">or field experience in ecology or
environmental science. Some background in terrestrial ecology, soil science, botany,
or ecosystems ecology preferred. Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with
spreadsheet software required. Some knowledge of terrestrial plants of the
Northeast US or coastal Massachusetts desired. Basic familiarity with GIS software
also desirable. </span><span style="font-family:calibri">Applicants should be in good
health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and willing to endure occasional
exposure to insects, ticks and poison ivy.</span><span style="font-family:times"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Duties</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"> will include, but not limited to:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Fieldwork to quantify plant
species composition, tree biomass, bird and</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:times"> </span><span style="font-family:calibri">insect abundance, soil composition and element stocks</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Vegetation sampling in residential
areas and adjacent unmanaged lands</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Recording plant species
and plant biomass, bird surveys, collections of insects in traps</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Ability to organize data
and data analysis and report writing</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Collection and processing
of soil samples</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Data organization and
data analysis of vegetation patterns over time</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Excellent
interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Work in field
environments, under variable weather conditions</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">A valid US driver's
license is required</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri">Attention
to detail and strong organization skills are required</span><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Field
season</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri">: <span> </span>May 1, 2017- August 30, 2017 <span> </span><span> </span><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:calibri"><b>Application Deadline</b>: <b><span> </span></b>April
10th, or until filled<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:calibri"><b>Compensation:</b><span> $14 to $15 an hour (dependent upon
experience); full-time at 40 hrs/week</span><b> <span> </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Application Instructions:</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"> To apply, please send
cover letter referencing <i>“Summer RA <span> </span>job# CNSE17”, </i>resume, and contact
information for three references to </span><a href="mailto:jobopenings@whrc.org"><b><span style="font-family:calibri;color:rgb(0,86,0);text-decoration:none">jobopenings@whrc.org</span></b></a><span style="font-family:calibri">. <span> </span>Please type <b>“CNSE17</b>” in the subject line. <span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:calibri">For more information</span><span style="font-family:calibri">, please contact Christopher Neill:<span>
</span><a href="mailto:cneill@whrc.org">cneill@whrc.org</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br><span style="font-family:calibri"></span><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><i><font size="2"><span style="font-family:calibri">The
Woods Hole Research Center (</span><a href="whrc.org"><span style="font-family:calibri">whrc.org</span></a><span style="font-family:calibri">), located in the heart of a vibrant
scientific community, is a non-profit, independent research institute where
scientists investigate the causes and effects of climate change to identify and
implement opportunities for conservation, restoration and economic development
around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer. </span></font></i></p>
<br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Lisa Strock O'Connell<br>Chief Administrative Officer<br><br>Woods Hole Research Center<br>149 Woods Hole Road<br>Falmouth, MA 02540<br><a href="http://www.whrc.org" target="_blank">www.whrc.org</a><br><br></div></div>
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