Ecological Archive Project Assistant – Temporary, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Campton, NH
Posted April 25, 2023
Description
We are accepting applications for a temporary Ecological Archive Project Assistant to work onsite part-time, generally about 10-20 (or 30) hours per week or full-time, beginning May/June until August 14, 2023. There is some flexibility in start date and duration.
Site background: Hubbard Brook is the oldest long-term ecological research site in the US and has a large collection of archived samples housed in a dedicated archive building (https://hubbardbrook.org/d/sample-archive-overview). The ultimate goal is to barcode and link all samples to a database that contains meta-data and analytical data (mostly chemical) which would facilitate identification of the most useful samples for a given study. The water samples in the collection (from streams, lakes and rain) are well organized and bar-coded and are in the process of being linked to the meta-data. The main challenge of our project is in dealing with the solid samples, which range from soils in large containers to small vials of ground plant material to tree branches to rocks.
The objective of this position is to determine the most efficient way to house a sample collection for ecological studies at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Duties: The project assistant would work closely with the supervisor to develop a plan for how best to organize and catalog this collection. This project provides an opportunity for creative input and design of an archive.
The project assistant would
- complete the on-going assessment of the current and projected collection,
- help develop a plan of how best to group and organize the samples (based on size, sample type etc.),
- supervise the moving of the collection
- supervise the conservation of fragile samples
- work with the Data Manager to improve the meta-data form for sample submission,
The project assistant will work with US Forest Service scientist Linda Pardo. Work must be completed onsite at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, Campton, NH (located in the heart of the White Mountains.) Housing provided.
Wages are commensurate with experience. This position is temporary, seasonal, hourly, non-exempt and unbenefitted.
Qualifications: The candidate should:
- have excellent organizational skills
- have strong spatial organization skills
- be able to work independently and communicate clearly
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
Previous archive experience, background in environmental science or familiarity with databases would be useful.
Please contact Dr. Linda Pardo, US Forest Service, if you have any questions: 802-656-1712.
CLOSING DATE: until filled
To Apply
Please complete an online application at http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a cover letter which includes a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.
The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of Cary Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected status.