Project assistant in plant/insect ecology, 3 positions - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work duties
We are searching for 3 project assistants for conducting lab and fieldwork in the DrivenByPollinators project in which we study the effects of pollinator decline on plant community composition and ecosystem functioning. The project assistants will be required to carry out monitoring of plant and insect communities in grassland ecosystems throughout Skåne as well as in a complementing mesocosm experiment near Lund. The work will also include maintenance of experimental setup (e.g. different kinds of net cages), collection and processing of plant, soil and insect material, as well as continuous entering of data. The work can sometimes be physically demanding since some sites may be hard to access.  More information about the project can be found here:

https://www.cec.lu.se/research/ongoing-research-projects/drivenbypollinators/about-drivenbypollinators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology or an alternative field relevant to the position
• At least one year of experience with field or lab work in ecology
• Good team-working skills and also the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of basic field techniques of plant and insect sampling
• Good oral proficiency in English
• Valid driving license
• Patience and willingness to do detailed work with fragile plantparts

Other merits

• In-depth taxonomic knowledge in one or more of the following groups: grassland flora, pollinating insects, herbivores in grassland plants
• Experience in mapping and quantifying flowering resources for pollinators

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, motivation and independence, and how the applicants’ experience and skills complement and strengthen the field team.

Terms of employment
Seasonal fixed- term employment (5§ 3p. LAS), full-time, 3 positions with starting date 2023-03-01, duration 9 months.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).