Temporary Research Technician

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG196108TM

Position Number

Position Number 11

ASO
3729

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

Under direction of the project PI, the Field Botanist is responsible for vegetation surveys/assessment, (including field work, taxon identification, data management, and related tasks), and, depending on time constraints, seed imaging and flow cytometry of select accessions. Field work will take place in the southeastern United States, including North Carolina and nearby states.

This position is time-limited (estimated two to four months, depending on the number of hours worked per week). The field work is extensive, frequently under conditions of high humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and common natural hazards.

Is Time Limited

Is Time Limited Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length 2-4 months

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Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department Plant and Microbial Biology

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Temporary Research Technician

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• n/a

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Demonstrated understanding of the natural hazards of and ability to work safety in the field in the southeastern US Coastal Plain
• Demonstrated success working independently
• Demonstrated plant identification skills through formal coursework in local flora, dendrology, plant taxonomy, or related, OR work experience significantly requiring plant identification skills
• Knowledge of southeastern US Coastal Plain vegetation
• Experience in vegetation assessment/survey
• Experience in management of vegetation data

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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to work in varying weather conditions (heat, humidity, dry field conditions)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you possess excellent plant identification skills in local flora, dendrology, plant taxonomy, or related, OR have prior work experience significantly requiring plant identification skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have knowledge of southeastern US Coastal Plain vegetation?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience in vegetation assessment/survey?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience in management of vegetation data?
  • Yes
  • No
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