Description
The summer research technician will assist in the fieldwork component of a project studying starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) invasions across a gradient of climates throughout the Midwest. Starry stonewort is a relatively new invasive aquatic alga that has been found in lakes around the Great Lakes. We will be conducting ecological surveys to help understand the effect starry stonewort is having on native communities in lakes.
This position is based in Bloomington, Indiana with frequent multi-day travel between Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota- lodging and meals (per-diem) are covered while traveling.
Requirements
Summer field technicians will be expected to help in the day to day fieldwork, including:
- Driving small watercraft
- Assisting divers from the boat or diving (if SCUBA certified)
- Collecting data in the field
- Identifying aquatic plants and sorting them
- Driving between field sites
- Technicians should be comfortable lifting 50+lbs and working long hours outside in all types of weather
Ideal qualifications and skills:
- Pursuing or have completed a degree in Biology, Ecology, Limnology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
- SCUBA certification (preferred)
- Boating experience- trailering and driving a boat
- Aquatic plant ID/experience identifying plants or experience using ID guides
This is a seasonal position, with no benefits, and an ideal start date in late April. We will be traveling for long periods of time with multiple days off in between. Food and lodging costs will be covered during any research travel.
To apply, please email Carolyn Kalinowski at ckalino@iu.edu with a cover letter, a resume or CV, and contact information for two references in a single PDF document. In your email, please state your availability for start/end dates.
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