Job Description

Internal Job Number: P05134CT

Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 position for the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This position will be located in Brookings, OR.

The incumbent(s) will be a member of a crew collecting vertebrate and vegetation data to evaluate the impact of the invasive forest pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum , the cause of Sudden Oak Death, on the mixed-conifer forest ecosystems of southwestern Oregon. Incumbent(s) may deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs), deploy camera traps (baited and unbaited), conduct terrestrial amphibian surveys, and conduct berry and acorn surveys at long term monitoring plots. Incumbent(s) will also gain experience with carnivore scat collection, sample processing, data entry, data management, and data processing.

Incumbent(s) will be stationed in Brookings, Oregon and conduct field work and data collection in the surrounding area independently or in small teams (2-3 people) under the direction of an FRA (crew leader) or postdoc. Shared housing is provided as a condition of employment (no pets allowed).

College of Agricultural Sciences ( CAS ) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requirements :

• 2 years of college-level courses in biology, wildlife, or related field, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Valid driver's license
• Experience collecting field data at remote study sites
• Experience navigating in forest ecosystems and mountainous terrain using a GPS and compass
• Ability to hike > 5 miles per workday on steep terrain carrying a 50 lb backpack
• Ability to follow established protocols and make independent decisions regarding protocols and procedures in the field
• Ability to learn and identify southwestern Oregon vertebrate species
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Commitment to safety, quality of work, and professionalism

This position requires driving a university vehicle; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Type:

This work is outdoors at remote field sites located in rugged, brushy terrain.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent(s) will hike up to 10 miles per day and traverse uneven/rugged terrain. Incumbent(s) may be required to drive long distances. Work conditions include inclement weather and exposure to poison oak in black bear country. The incumbent(s) will be expected to work a flexible schedule that consists of day work only and sometimes > 10 hours per day. The incumbent(s) will be stationed in Brookings, OR, but may be required to travel overnight and stay in hotels or camp.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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