Two field technicians for BEEWARE project
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The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is looking for a motivated field technician to support the research activities of Research Line (RL) 3 on Terrestrial Ecosystems, and specifically work on the national project BEEWARE, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.
RL 3, includes several Research Groups (RGs) and the two technicians will be included within the RG Ecological Processes, which focuses on understanding the vulnerability of terrestrial ecosystems to different components of global change (e.g., climate change or land use change). The goal of the RL is to provide a sound scientific base to improve and inform management practices.
About the project:
BEEWARE, led by Dr. Ainhoa Magrach, seeks to understand the drivers of functional stability at different levels of organization, to understand the feedback loops that enable biodiversity to be maintained. BEEWARE combines multiple disciplines, from the use of theoretical network developments to predictive models, experimental approaches and empirical observations integrated in a framework to predict the consequences of different perturbations for natural communities and to provide input for future policy actions aiming at the conservation of functional landscapes. To this end, the project used plant and pollinator communities and their interactions as model system.
The main aim is to collect data on plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and plant reproductive success. Start date will be April 2023 with a duration of 4 months and the possibility to continue employment the following year, April 2024 for a period of 3-4 years.
Job description:
We are looking for two field technicians to record data on plant animal interactions, collect insect specimens and record plant reproductive success in the area of Gorbea Natural Park. The candidates should have a strong background in field work and plant identification. Insect identification is an asset. We are looking for two individuals who can lead data collection for a 4-month period as well as store samples and organize material in the lab at BC3 headquarters in Leioa, Bizkaia.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate in managing field campaigns in natural ecosystems to record plant-animal interactions
- Collaborate in initial treatment of insect samples in the laboratory
- Collaborate in initial identification of different insects
Main requirements/skills:
- Master of Science or equivalent in Biology, Environmental Sciences or similar
- Motivation, curiosity, creativity, strong ability for problem-solving through critical analytical thinking
- Keen interest in plant and pollinator communities
- Previous laboratory experience in DNA extraction and handling
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence
- Good communication skills, fluency in English, sense of teamwork and commitment to high-quality research
- Drivers license and previous experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle
- The position may require international travel on an as-needed basis.
- A good physical condition, in order to carry out field campaigns.
- Plant identification knowledge.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in similar projects
Term of contract
The position will be for a period of 4 months during 2023, with a possibility for extending it for three more years upon a positive assessment of the performance in 2024. The envisaged starting date is April 1st, 2023.
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Salary
The position will carry competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.
Location
Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa, Spain.
As an HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliating research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for people independently of gender, culture, and race. Anyone with relevant qualifications is therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.
Application procedure:
Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:
- 2-page CV
- one-page motivation letter
- Contact details of two referees
Deadline
March 8th, 2023
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Ainhoa Magrach (ainhoa.magrach@bc3research.org) noting in the subject of the message “Field technician Ecology”.
Please consider that only applications sent through the form included at the bottom of the BC3 web page will be considered (https://info.bc3research.org/job-offers/).,
Proyecto PID2021-127900NB-I00 financiado por MCIN/ AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ y por FEDER Una manera de hacer Europa
