Temporary Plant Evolutionary Ecology Field Technician

Posting Number

PG195569TM

Position Number

11

ASO
3579

Position Type

Temporary

Essential

Job Duties

The Sheth plant evolutionary ecology lab in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is currently seeking field technician to participate in an NSF-funded study (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Award?=2220928&Historical Awards=false) under the direction of Dr. Seema Sheth and in collaboration with Drs. Susana Wadgymar (Davidson College), Jill Anderson (University of Georgia), Megan DeMarche (University of Georgia), and Emily Josephs (Michigan State University).

The project combines approaches from evolutionary biology, field ecology, and population genomics in a broadly distributed native plant species (Chamaecrista fasciculata, Fabaceae) to forecast population dynamics range-wide under climate change. The technician will be part of a dynamic, dedicated, and engaged research group as well as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-institution collaborative group that includes Botanic Garden and conservation professionals.

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative study of eco-evolutionary responses to climate in the partridge pea, Chamaecrista fasciculata, an annual legume that grows in disturbed habitats in central and eastern North America. The technician’s primary responsibilities involve establishing and maintaining a large common garden experiment (~6,500 plants) at Mason Farm Biological Reserve in Chapel Hill, NC. This includes preparing seeds for planting, planting seeds, setting up the garden infrastructure, building open-top chambers, collecting data on traits and fitness, entering data, maintenance tasks in the garden (e.g., weeding), and processing samples in the lab.

The technician will also have opportunities to train and mentor undergraduate students and work with graduate students.

Is Time Limited

No

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Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Department

Plant and Microbial Biology

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Plant Evolutionary Ecology Field Technician

Work Schedule

40/hrs per week, typically between 7am-6pm Monday-Friday, occasional need for pre and post hours as well as weekends

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• Previous experience working in a plant ecology or evolution lab
• Knowledge of concepts surrounding ecology, evolution, and/or botany
• Ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions for long days
• Previous experience with field research in ecology, evolution, and/or botany
• Attention to detail; precise, neat work; ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Coursework in ecology, plant biology, genetics, or related fields
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Desire to train and mentor other team members
• Comfortable with manual labor, including but not limited to using common tools, light carpentry, and gardening/landscaping techniques
• Experience with troubleshooting in the field

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$20/hr

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