The Abella Conservation Ecology lab (Dr. Scott Abella, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is hiring several field and lab positions for summer 2024. Please check out- https://abellaappliedecologylab.wordpress.com/about-us/opportunities/
We are taking applications throughout March and anticipate beginning interviews late March into early April. Open positions are listed by project type or location and the open positions available for that project.
Activities and responsibilities differ among available positions.
Minimum qualifications for all field positions:
-A current and valid U.S. state driver’s license and no personal at-fault accidents during the last 3-5 years
-For full-time monthly salaried positions, a Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, biology, ecology, environmental science, microbiology, or a related degree. If a degree is in another field but you have outdoor or biology fieldwork experience, please inquire before applying. Individuals working to complete a Bachelor’s will be considered for full-time hourly wage positions
-Outdoor experience hiking off trail cross country across uneven terrain; field navigation using map, compass, GPS, or other navigation software; hiking and camping potentially in adverse weather conditions
-Field work experience such as data or sample collection in a field/outdoor setting (1 year)
-Some plant identification (plant guides, online resources), soil survey or assessments, OR soil microbial ecology experience, depending on the position applying to
-Some science laboratory experience (academic, professional)
-Computer experience, including data entry using data management programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Open Office, Google products, etc.)
Preferred qualifications differ for each position.
To submit applications:
Please provide a resume or CV and a brief letter of interest highlighting your relevant background and skills as they pertain to the position(s) of interest. Please note to which position(s) you are applying in your letter. Please do not include references. References will be requested if your application is selected for further review. Applications from applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be shared with Project PIs.
Email applications to lindsay.chiquoine@unlv.edu. Include in the subject line Research Assistant spring/summer 2024 for field technician positions, Botanist/Field technician 2024 for the Utah Botanist positions, or Project Manager 2024 for the Utah Project Manager position, otherwise your email will be missed.
