Temporary Research Technician

North Carolina State University

$15/hr

United States, North Carolina, Emerald Isle

303 College Circle (Show on map)

Jan 15, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG194733TM
Position Number	11ASO3361
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	This position will assist with fieldwork, lab work, and data management for a study on how urbanization and climate change are impacting the Crystal skipper butterfly, a species only found along a 50 km strip of the barrier islands off of North Carolina's coast. Primary fieldwork duties will occur along the barrier islands between Hammocks Beach State Park and Cape Lookout National Seashore. Example field duties include surveying sites for Crystal skipper butterfly presence and abundance; measuring habitat and environmental variables; observing and handling Crystal skippers for demographic experiments and surveys; rearing Crystal skippers from egg to adulthood. Example lab duties include estimating floral nectar production. Example data management duties include data entry. The person in this position may also contribute to outreach and communication activities related to the Crystal skipper. Lodging at the coast is provided from March 17 - August 15, 2025. Schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 and 5 is the baseline schedule. However, flexibility will be required during fieldwork, when the work schedule is dictated by biology of the system under study and the weather. Work may begin as early as 6:30am and may occur on weekends.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Morehead City, NC
Department	Applied Ecology

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Research Technician

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	20-40/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Department Required Skills	Experience in ecological field and lab research Ability to follow established protocols Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work outdoors in high heat and humidity Experience collecting and accurately entering data Attention to detail Punctual Ability to handle small, live insects
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Associate's or Bachelor's degree and experience in entomology, ecology, or a related field Experience working with live insects Experience identifying butterflies and/or caterpillars
Required License or Certification	Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$15/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	11/19/2024

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/211064

AA/EEO

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