[SEMCO] WHRC Summer Field Research Assistant Positions
Lisa O'Connell
loconnell at whrc.org
Sun Mar 12 09:24:23 EDT 2017
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*Woods Hole Research Center*
*Summer Research Assistant- Coastal Vegetation & Conservation - Job #
CNCV17 *
*SUMMARY:* 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.
*Qualifications and Experience: *The candidate should possess a BS degree,
or significant course work and/or field experience in ecology or
environmental science. A background in terrestrial ecology, soil science,
botany, or ecosystems ecology is preferred. 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.
*Duties* will include, but not limited to:
· Fieldwork to quantify vegetation to determine the effects of
nitrogen supply and grazing on coastal vegetation
· Ability to document plant species, plant biomass, and plant cover
· Collection and laboratory processing of soil samples
· Sampling vegetation in grassland, shrublands and marsh habitats
· Data organization and data analysis of vegetation patterns over time
· Excellent interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required
· Work in marine environments, under variable weather conditions
· A valid US driver's license is required
· Attention to detail and strong organization skills are required
*Field season*: May 1, 2017- August 30, 2017
*Application Deadline*: April 10th, or until filled
*Compensation:* $14 to $15 an hour (dependent upon experience); full-time
at 40 hrs/week
*Application Instructions:* To apply, please send cover letter
referencing *“Summer
RA job# CNCV17”, *resume, and contact information for three references to
*jobopenings at whrc.org* <jobopenings at whrc.org>. Please type *“CNCV17*” in
the subject line.
For more information, please contact Christopher Neill: cneill at whrc.org
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*Woods Hole Research Center*
*Summer Research Assistant- Suburban Ecosystems - Job # CNSE17 *
*SUMMARY:* 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.
*Qualifications and Experience: *The candidate should possess a BS degree,
or significant course work and/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. Applicants should be in
good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and willing to endure
occasional exposure to insects, ticks and poison ivy.
*Duties* will include, but not limited to:
· Fieldwork to quantify plant species composition, tree biomass, bird
and insect abundance, soil composition and element stocks
· Vegetation sampling in residential areas and adjacent unmanaged lands
· Recording plant species and plant biomass, bird surveys, collections
of insects in traps
· Ability to organize data and data analysis and report writing
· Collection and processing of soil samples
· Data organization and data analysis of vegetation patterns over time
· Excellent interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required
· Work in field environments, under variable weather conditions
· A valid US driver's license is required
· Attention to detail and strong organization skills are required
*Field season*: May 1, 2017- August 30, 2017
*Application Deadline*: April 10th, or until filled
*Compensation:* $14 to $15 an hour (dependent upon experience); full-time
at 40 hrs/week
*Application Instructions:* To apply, please send cover letter
referencing *“Summer
RA job# CNSE17”, *resume, and contact information for three references to
*jobopenings at whrc.org* <jobopenings at whrc.org>. Please type *“CNSE17*” in
the subject line.
For more information, please contact Christopher Neill: cneill at whrc.org
*The Woods Hole Research Center (whrc.org <whrc.org>), 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. *
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Lisa Strock O'Connell
Chief Administrative Officer
Woods Hole Research Center
149 Woods Hole Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
www.whrc.org
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