Plant-Insect Ecology, & Pollination Positions

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Plant-Insect Ecology, & Pollination Positions

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Lichtenberg, Elinor

6/1/2021 12:33:49 pm

The Plant-Animal Interactions Lab (Dr. Elinor Lichtenberg) at the University of North Texas
(https://biology.unt.edu/lichtenberg-lab) is hiring a full-time lab manager. The Lichtenberg Lab
combines approaches from community and behavioral ecology to study pollinator biodiversity
and responses to anthropogenic disturbance, foraging behavior, and social learning. The
successful candidate will participate in lab and field research, and oversee routine lab activities.
Preferred qualifications include ability to follow established protocols, attention to detail,
patience, willingness to work alone and in groups, and experience in biological field research
(sampling organisms and their environment in the field) or animal behavior research. There will
be opportunities to co-author publications. The lab is committed to providing an inclusive and
supportive environment for lab members from diverse backgrounds, and working towards their
long-term career goals.
The start date is anticipated to be summer or fall of 2021. The position is for one year with the
possibility of extension. Salary will be in the range of $30,000-$35,000/year, and the position
includes benefits. Application instructions are at https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/46243.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will remain opened until
filled.
The University of North Texas is a R1 university located in Denton, near Dallas and Fort Worth.
We are a Minority Serving Institution, a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Bee Campus. Denton
is a vibrant college town known for its live music, and was ranked No. 1 Best Small Town in
America. North Texas offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking,
swimming, bird watching, wildflower viewing and horseback riding. Dallas and Fort Worth
provide additional attractions, including museums, theater, restaurants and pro sports.

Elinor Lichtenberg

6/1/2021 12:34:39 pm

Seeking a MS or PhD trainee to begin January 2022. The Lichtenberg Lab
(https://biology.unt.edu/lichtenberg-lab) combines approaches from community and behavioral
ecology to study plant-animal interactions, pollinator biodiversity and responses to
anthropogenic disturbance, pollinator foraging, and social learning. The lab's study systems
include local grasslands, agricultural fields, greenhouses, and lab-based experiments. The trainee
will be funded through a TAship, with possibility for a summer RAship. The lab is committed to
providing an inclusive and supportive environment to trainees from diverse backgrounds.
Application: Please contact Dr. Elinor Lichtenberg (elichten@unt.edu) before applying. Send
your CV, information on relevant experiences, the kinds of questions you are interested in, and
unofficial transcripts. Dr. Lichtenberg participates in UNT's Biology
(https://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs/graduate-degrees-biology) and Environmental
Science (https://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs/graduate-degrees-environmental-science)
graduate programs.
The University of North Texas is a R1 university located in Denton, near Dallas and Fort Worth.
We are a Minority Serving Institution, a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Bee Campus.
Department of Biological Sciences researchers study diverse topics, including conservation,
sustainable production of plant-based materials, environmental education, remote sensing and
neuroscience. The Lichtenberg Lab participates in the Advanced Environmental Research
Institute, an interdisciplinary team that seeks to find solutions to pressing environmental issues.
Denton is a vibrant college town known for its live music, and was ranked No. 1 Best Small
Town in America. North Texas offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking,
swimming, bird watching, wildflower viewing and horseback riding. Dallas and Fort Worth
provide additional attractions, including museums, theater, restaurants and pro sports.

Cariveau Native Bee Lab

7/15/2021 02:33:21 pm

Paid Research Technician Position with the Cariveau Native Bee Lab

The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is looking for a qualified applicant to fill a technician position, full-time mid-July through October 2021.

Salary: $12-17/hour based on experience
Dates: Mid-July to the end of October.

Location: Based in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota metro. You do not need a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities: The technician will conduct field work such as: collect wild bees via vacuum; conduct native plant surveys; and process, pin, and label bee and plant specimens collected during the 2021 field season. The technicians will also enter and check data. This work requires attention to detail and an eagerness to learn. Both independent and group work required.

Required Qualifications:
● Valid US driver’s license and legally able to work in the US.
● Coursework in Entomology, Ecology, Biology, Evolution, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Botany, or other experience with insect and plant identification.
● Effective communication skills with supervisors and small teams.
● Dependability, punctuality, and ability to complete high quality work during sometimes tedious tasks.
● Ability to work outside all day, in conditions that might include heat, humidity, biting insects, and noxious plants (we welcome accommodations to make this work accessible based on individual needs).
● Experience collecting and entering data or equivalent tasks where attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy is required.
● Commitment to safety.

Preferred Qualifications (see additional preferred experience under Project descriptions below)
● Understanding of basic bee biology with experience handling, collecting, or identifying wild bees.
● Prior experience with identifying tallgrass prairie species or other botany experience.
● Familiarity with dichotomous keys.

Specific Project Details:
Project description: The FFAR (Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research) project is a large, multi-institution effort to improve design of wildflower seed mixes used in wild bee conservation. At the University of Minnesota, we are conducting an experiment to explore ways to reduce the cost of wildflower mixes by lowering the diversity of plant species and the density at which they are seeded.

Personnel: We hiring 1 technician. Dr. Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar (postdoc) will be your primary supervisor but you will work closely with graduate student Julia Brokaw and an undergraduate student technician as well. Dr. Dan Cariveau is the Principal Investigator of this project. You may interact with multiple other members of the lab community over the course of the summer.

Location and Lodging: The FFAR field site is located approximately 40 minutes south of the Saint Paul campus at the university’s Rosemount Research and Outreach Center. Plots at the field site are divided by flat mowed paths that we drive up to and bathrooms are close by. Housing is not provided but carpooling from Minneapolis/Saint Paul is possible.

Season overview: We have conducted two rounds of sampling as of July 6, 2021. We anticipate 3-4 more sampling rounds spread through mid/late September. Most days with appropriate weather, we will be out sampling at field sites, and on bad weather days we will have indoor tasks to complete.

Day-to-day: In the field, you will have several tasks: identifying and counting flowering plants, collecting nectar from specific plant species, and estimating ground cover in quadrats, measuring flower size, and taking weather data. At the conclusion of each work day, you will file data sheets and organize equipment for the next day, and place samples in a freezer if necessary. On bad weather days, we will have indoor work, including: data entry, cleaning gear, identifying collected plants, and other miscellaneous tasks (this can take place at your home or you can sign up for a regular time to work in an isolated space in the Bee Lab on campus). We expect 8-hour work days taking place Monday-Friday.

TO APPLY:
Please fill out the Google form (https://forms.gle/WPfgUJgBQhpG3XcN9) no later than July 21th. Please note that the form asks you to attach a copy of your resume and contact information for three references. A cover letter is optional. If you have any questions or issues, please contact Julia Brokaw: broka028@umn.edu

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