Location: Chittenden County, Vermont. Duration: May 10 – July 10.
Deadline: March 15 2015

Description: Seeking 3-­‐4 research technicians to assist in a study of native bee pollination of blueberry crops in Vermont. Duties include: sampling pollinator abundance, collecting bee specimens, conducting vegetation surveys, performing pollination experiments, and specimen processing and curation. Technicians will gain valuable research experience in a field setting, working directly with the study’s leader, Taylor Ricketts and doctoral student Charlie Nicholson. Must be available to work 4-­‐5 days a week, Monday through Saturday. Successful applicants will have: A strong interest in field biology, native bees, and landscape or community ecology; willingness to work outdoors rain or shine; acute attention to detail; ability to work well with others; flexible availability. Previous field research experience and your own car are preferred but not required. Compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from paid positions to valuable internship opportunities. Interested applicants should send a cover letter including their availability, previous field experience, and interest in the project along with a resume to: CHARLIE NICHOLSON (ccnichol@uvm.edu). Applicants will be reviewed until all positions are filled.