{"id":31497,"date":"2020-01-02T12:39:37","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T20:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=31497"},"modified":"2020-01-02T12:39:37","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T20:39:37","slug":"job-field-ecologist-ii-neon-program-mammalogy-battelle-vancouver-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-field-ecologist-ii-neon-program-mammalogy-battelle-vancouver-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Field Ecologist II – NEON Program – Mammalogy, Battelle (Vancouver, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JOB SUMMARY<\/b><\/div>\n
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Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory\u2019s scientists and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.\u00a0 Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data.\u00a0 Once structures are completed, a leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.\u00a0 The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.<\/p>\n

Field Ecologists reports to the Field Operations Manager.<\/p>\n

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  • Field Ecologist II<\/strong>–\u00a0The Field Ecologist II is a biological sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and sample processing, and will be the technical lead for performing routine maintenance and inventory management on all sampling equipment. The Field Ecologist II will provide guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and laboratory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    The terrestrial and aquatic sites of NEON\u2019s\u00a0Domain 16<\/b>, the Pacific Northwest, are located on the west side of the Cascade Mountains, in central Oregon and southwest Washington.\u00a0 All daily sampling activities will be based out of the NEON support facility in Vancouver, Washington.\u00a0\u00a0Vancouver is located directly across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.\u00a0\u00a0Candidates must be able to provide their own housing in the Vancouver area.<\/p>\n

    Snowcapped volcanoes, beautiful rivers, verdant old growth forests, vineyards, and orchards characterize the region.\u00a0 While summers are hot and dry, winters are overcast with near continuous precipitation.<\/p>\n

    Domain 16\u2019s field sites include:<\/p>\n

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    • Wind River Experimental Forest:\u00a0\u00a0Located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Carson, Washington.\u00a0\u00a0Includes the T.T. Munger Research Natural Area, a stand of old growth set aside for ecological research.<\/li>\n
    • Martha Creek:\u00a0\u00a0A stream collocated with the Wind River Experimental Forest.<\/li>\n
    • Abby Road:\u00a0\u00a0Located within the Yacolt Burn State Forest (Washington State Department of Natural Resources).\u00a0\u00a0Located near Vancouver, Washington, it is a multi-use forest with a strong timber and recreation emphasis.<\/li>\n
    • McRae Creek:\u00a0\u00a0A mountain stream located within the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest\/Willamette National Forest near Blue River, Oregon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES<\/b><\/div>\n
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      Mammalogy emphasis:<\/strong>
      \n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lead, perform and coordinate teams performing small mammal trapping.
      \n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Obtain measurements and record observations of captured rodents including animal identification of local species.
      \n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Collect tissue and blood samples from captured rodents.
      \n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Train domain staff on best practices for animal handling and sample collection techniques.<\/p>\n

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      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems according to Field Operations protocols.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory equipment.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle furnace).<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of seasonal field personnel.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation as well as measuring and marking plots.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning, inventory and ordering as well as day-to-day oversight of personnel and scheduling of activities coordinated from the field office.<\/li>\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow NEON Project safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Field activities may include:<\/p>\n