Dryland Ecology Research Technician

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 0-40
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
Forestry & Rangeland Stewardship
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
This position involves contributing to ongoing research in the Dryland Ecology and Management Lab (www.drylandecology.com) at CSU as a research technician. The successful applicant will assist other lab members (e.g., undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs, faculty) with data collection, organization, and analysis in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings for a variety of projects. There may also be some lab management tasks associated with this role including lab organization and cleaning.
Number of weekly working hours: 250-300 hours over 3 months
Potential Start date: May 13, 2024, negotiable
Potential end date: August 16, 2024, negotiable
Position Minimum Qualifications
• Have or are pursuing a major in biology, ecology, restoration ecology, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Interest in ecology and natural resource management in dryland/rangeland ecosystems
• Interest in gaining experience in field and laboratory methods in ecology
• Interest in learning data organization, analysis, and visualization skills in R

Posting Details


Working Title Dryland Ecology Research Technician
Posting Number 202400224T
Department Forest & Rangeland Stewardship
Salary Range $16/hour; part time
Employee Benefits
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Close Date 04/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, email your resume and a letter of introduction to Dr. Mary Van Dyke, the postdoc in Dr. Caroline Havrilla’s lab, ([email protected]). References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category Dryland Ecology Research Technician Assistance
Duty/Responsibility
• Assist lab members with field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory data collection. This involves watering plants in the greenhouse, helping with seedling ID, cleaning plant roots, scanning roots, identifying root microbe colonization under microscope, weighting various plant parts, etc. 
• Enter and organize data using Excel and/or R 
• 15-40 hours of work a week, flexible schedule, total of 250-300 hours needed over summer break
Percentage Of Time 100

References


Minimum References Required 3
Maximum References Required 3

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