[Pollinator] two field assistant positions available in Williams Lab at UC Davis

[Katharina Ullmann]

Hello!
There are two exciting lab/field assistant positions available in the 
Neal Williams Lab (University of California, Davis) for the 2010 field 
season.
One position is a two year full time job beginning in March, 2010. The 
other position is a full time temporary position from March, 2010 to 
August, 2010.
Projects will focus on pollination biology, ecosystem services, and 
sustainability. Please see below for the job postings and application 
instructions.
All the best,
Katharina Ullmann

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Katharina Ullmann
Graduate Student
Dept of Entomology
University of California, Davis
Email: kullmann at ucdavis.edu

1. *A full-time 2 year lab and field researcher position working on 
pollination as an ecosystem service and plant restoration is available 
in the Williams lab at UC Davis.*

*Start date: *March 2010. Review will begin immediately and continue 
until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Neal Williams 
(nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu <mailto:nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu>) directly, 
however this position will be posted shortly through UC-Davis and you 
will need to apply through the UC Employment website: 
https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267036079484

*Location:* Davis, CA

*Application requirements:* Cover letter briefly detailing interest, CV, 
list of 3 references who are familiar with your scholarship, research 
ability, experience and potential. NOTE: THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS BEING 
POSTED SEPARATELY-PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION OF INTEREST

/Pollinator conservation, native bees and native plant restoration/.

Project description: We are initiating two multi-year projects targeting 
pollinator biodiversity and pollination service in agricultural 
landscapes. The primary project is part of a multi-region effort to 
develop native forb mixtures to promote bee populations and pollination 
service in intensive agricultural landscapes. This blends research on 
cultivation of native plants in different scenarios and monitoring of 
bees. The second project explores the relation of biodiversity and 
stability of ecological function. It focuses on assessing the importance 
of local and landscape scale factors affecting the delivery and 
stability of pollination to crops by native bees. These projects provide 
an excellent opportunity to develop skills in native plant restoration, 
bee biology, sustainable agriculture and conservation outreach. Our lab 
is part of a vibrant ecology and entomology group at UC Davis.

Major responsibilities: During the field season the technician will be 
responsible for monitoring establishment of native plants, leading 
monitoring of native bees and others insects at test plots and in 
watermelon fields associated with the plantings. In the lab this 
technician will work on processing/ currating insect and flower 
specimens from the field season, classifying landscape using ARCGIS, 
supporting other projects and helping to maintain the functioning lab. 
Through the year technician will help to coordinate interactions with 
farmers and conservation organizations, and other research groups in the 
region with whom we interact frequently and collaboratively.

Following initial training the individual will be expected to work 
independently to address challenges as they arise and to coordinate the 
field research, interface with farmers and summarize data from field and 
lab activities.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

· Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology
and/or field ecology

· Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original
data from multiple projects)

· Ability to work independently and supervise a team in a research
environment

· Previous field experience (preferably with native bees)

· Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

· Basic wet lab skills, microscopy

· Valid driver’s license

· Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours

· Degree in biology or related field

*Additional Qualifications:*

· Master’s degree in related area (ecology, insect conservation, plant 
biology)

· Knowledge of California Floral

· Basic facility with ArcGIS


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2. *A full-time limited term hourly lab and field researcher position 
working on native plant restoration for pollinators is available in the 
Williams lab at UC Davis.*

*Start date:* March 2010-August 2010 Review will begin immediately and 
continue until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Neal 
Williams (nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu <mailto:nmwilliams at ucdavis.edu>) 
directly, however this position will be posted shortly through UC-Davis 
and you will need to apply through the UC Employment website: 
https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267036079484

*Location:* Davis, CA**

*Application requirements:* Cover letter briefly detailing interest, CV, 
list of 3 references who are familiar with your scholarship, research 
ability, experience and potential. NOTE: THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS BEING 
POSTED SEPARATELY-PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION OF INTEREST

/Pollinator conservation, native bees and native plant restoration/.

Project description: We are initiating a multi-year project targeting 
pollinator biodiversity and pollination services in agricultural 
landscapes. The primary project is part of a multi-region effort to 
develop native forb mixtures to promote bee populations and pollination 
service in intensive agricultural landscapes. This blends research on 
cultivation of native plants in different scenarios and monitoring of 
bees. The project provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in 
native plant restoration, bee biology, sustainable agriculture and 
conservation outreach. Our lab is part of a vibrant ecology and 
entomology group at UC Davis.

Major responsibilities: During the field season the assistant will be 
responsible for monitoring establishment of native plants, monitoring of 
native bees and others insects at test plots and in watermelon fields 
associated with the plantings. In the lab this person will work on 
processing/ currating insect and flower specimens from the field season, 
classifying landscape using ARCGIS, supporting other projects, and 
helping to maintain the functioning lab.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

· Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology
and/or field ecology

· Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original
data from multiple projects)

· Ability to work independently and supervise a team in a research
environment

· Previous field experience (preferably with plants and native bees)

· Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

· Valid driver’s license

· Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours

· Degree in biology or related field

*Additional Qualifications:*

· Knowledge of California Floral

· Basic facility with ArcGIS