Grassland Research Assistant

Grassland Ecology - Research Assistant

Description:

We are seeking a temporary research assistant (RA; graduate or undergraduate degree in Botany, Ecology, or related fields) to participate in data collections for two projects: An international network (BugNet) and a NASA-funded project. The RA will be expected to conduct field botanical surveys to identify grassland plant species and soil sampling at two locations: The McPherson preserve in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and The Nature Conservancy’s Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/tallgrass-prairie-preserve/). There will be also opportunities to assist with other components of the projects, including leaf functional traits analyses, DNA extractions, and remote sensing.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to work well in a collaborative setting Prior knowledge on grassland plant species Excellent written and oral communication skills Enthusiastic about grasslands Comfortable with working in remote but collaborative settings Valid driver license

Timeline:

Target start date is June 01, 2022. 

Pay:

Pay is commensurate with qualifications. 

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, CV, and list of three references to Dr. Hamed Gholizadeh (hamed.gholizadeh@okstate.edu) or Dr. Benedicte Bachelot (benedicte.bachelot@okstate.edu). Review of the applications will begin immediately. 

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