[MAIPC] Position Announcement: :Part-time Ecology Research Technician in New Jersey

[Janet Morrison]

The Department of Biology at The College of New Jersey invites applications for an Ecology Research Technician (20 hours/week). The position will begin 
in late August 2015 and continue through June 2016. The Ecology Research Technician will perform skilled technical work to support a faculty research 
program in suburban forest ecology (including invasive species) and the ecology of plant-pathogen interactions. The technician will be involved in all aspects of the 
research, including collection of field, greenhouse, and lab data, data management and analysis, maintenance of greenhouse and field experiments, ordering and maintenance of research supplies, and scheduling and coordinating the undergraduate research team. 

Qualifications for this position:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: biology, botany, ecology, forestry, environmental 
science, or a related field.  
- Coursework in ecology and/or botany.
- Past experience with field ecology research.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the flora of New Jersey.
- Evidence of interpersonal abilities that enable working collegially as a team member with faculty and students. 
- A demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all day in all weather, in forested sites, and be able to do physical labor, for example installing 
fence posts and sawing tree limbs. 
- Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to drive to field sites.

Preferred qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage large data sets.
- Coursework in statistics.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct statistical data analysis.
- Knowledge of SAS and/or R software.

Contact Information:
Applications consisting of a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume and contact information for three professional references are being 
accepted via e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF documents, please) at jobs at tcnj.edu. References will not be contacted without the candidate's 
prior knowledge and consent. Applications will be considered through July 31, 2015. Resumes received after that date will only be considered if a 
suitable applicant has not been identified. Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Emphasizing a 
residential experience for it's over 6,000 undergraduates, TCNJ is one of Barron's 75 Most Competitive American Colleges, and U.S. News & World 
Report's No. 1 public institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. 

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving 
diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.


-- 
Janet A. Morrison, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Biology

The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
609-771-3091