Hello!
I am seeking one field research assistant to assist me with plant and pollinator sampling in Skåne County, southern Sweden, from 1st of June 15th to September, 2019. The deadline for applications is May 1st. Students interested in landscape and pollinator ecology are encouraged to apply. More information below:
Timeline: 1st of June 15th to September, 2019 (with some flexibility).
Location: Field sites based around Skåne.
Compensation: Monthly salary will approximately be 20’000 SEK depending on experience.
Primary Responsibilities: Netting and identifying pollinators in wildflowers edges and clover fields, carrying out flower community composition surveys, carrying out flower pot experiments and data entry.
Secondary Responsibilities: Assessing seed set and fruit measurements on potted and wild flowers.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Ecology/Biology/Entomology or another related major by the time the project starts. Driving license. Ability to walk transects and collect pollinators would be highly advantageous. Ability to sample data with high attention to detail. Basic computer skills (excel) and a cheerful attitude when working outdoors for long periods of time (sometimes on weekends).
Desired Qualifications: Interest in identifying insects and plants.
To apply: Please send a cover letter (up to 500 words), contact information for one reference (phone and email), and a current CV by the 1st of May to:
Laura Riggi
Subject : Pollinator Research Position 2019
Laura RIGGI
Ecology Department
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Uppsala, SW
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