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Form of workPG194410TM
Position Number:11ASO3292
Position Type:Temporary
Essential Job Duties:Research Technician will contribute to data collection on the impact of land use conversion from agriculture to solar facilities on pollinator populations. The assistant will be expected to travel to field sites and utilize multiple sampling methods for collecting data. The applicant will also be expected to identify resources that North Carolina pollinators use. Field work will require variable hours, sometimes long days, and working in hot and humid environments. Applicants must have demonstrated experience working outside in hot environments, conducting field work in North Carolina, collecting insect specimens, identifying plant species, identifying pollinator species in North Carolina through both the use of visual identification and lab identification tools, creating pollen slides, and identifying plant species through pollen grains. The applicant must have documented experience working successfully in independent settings.
Is Time Limited:No
Job City & State:Raleigh, NC
Department:DEPP
Classification Title:Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title:Temporary Field Research Techncian
Work Schedule:40/hrs per week, average 8/hrs per day
Other Work/Responsibilities:- n/a
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, humid, etc.)
- Experience conducting field work
- Experience collecting insect specimens, identifying plant species and pollinator species in NC through both the use of visual identification, lab identification tools, creating pollen slides, and identifying plant species through pollen grains
- Ability to work independently
- Classwork in biology, ecology, entomology or closely related field
- Valid driver’s license
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$15/hr
Job Open Date:05/24/2024
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/202380
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