Pay Range:
12.00per hour
Hours:
Approximately 40 hours per week
May 15-Aug 15; start and end dates flexible
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Description:
The Plant Ecology Lab in the Biology Department at Syracuse University seeks to hire a full-time research assistant for summer 2019 (ca. May 15-Aug 15; start and end dates flexible) for a project involving interactions between invasive plants and soil microbes. All activities will be based on campus or in nearby forests. There is a possibility the position would be extended into fall 2019.
A full-time research assistant is preferable but part-time may be possible. Information about lab activities can be found at http://plantecology.syr.edu/fridley and questions sent to fridley@syr.edu.
For full consideration applicants should complete an online application by April 20 (earlier applications are ideal) at http://www.sujobopps.com (job posting #XXXXX), and include a cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of at least two academic or professional references.
Qualifications:
• Desired qualifications include a strong interest in ecology, coursework in Biology, Botany, Ecology, or related fields, and a willingness to focus on sample processing for long periods of time.
Job Specific Qualifications:
• We seek a detail-oriented and dependable person who is passionate about gaining experience with ecological research.
• There may be some additional lab, greenhouse and field work.
