Employment

Application Deadline: April 5, 2024

Position Overview:
As an Invasive Species Pesticide Apprentice will be a member of our seasonal field crew working on multiple projects as part of a team. Your main two roles will be participating in our pesticide-based application activities in terrestrial habitats to treat Japanese knotweed and Phragmites, and performing aquatic invasive plant surveys as a member of our Aquatic Survey Team.

• A pesticide Apprentice certification (supported by Adirondack Research) is required after employment and experience treating Japanese knotweed is encouraged for this position.
• Selected applicants will join three other team members on our aquatic invasive species team and will conduct aquatic plant surveys during weeks where terrestrial treatment projects are not occurring. This is a 12-16 week position and is based out of Saranac Lake, NY.
• Selected individuals will work directly with other Research Assistants and Adirondack Research’s Director Dr. Ezra Schwartzberg.
• We would love to welcome a team photographer this year. If you have photography interests, please consider applying.
• Must have driver’s license.

Qualifications: Experience conducting field research highly recommended, however suitable course work and practicum experience will be considered as an alternative to relevant research experience. Applicants with plant identification skills will be preferentially considered. Experience treating Japanese knotweed is encouraged and willingness to obtain an Apprentice certification is required. We will consider hiring a 3a Technician as a Crew Leader on the team. Please email us specifically if you meet this criteria.

At Adirondack Research, we are committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce in the Adirondacks. We highly encourage candidates from historically/currently marginalized communities or identities to apply for this position.

Application Instructions: Please send the following:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in position with a synopsis of qualifications and experience.
2. Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts (if available/relevant)
4. Names of two references

Pay

$19.50 – $21.50 per hour

Term: Seasonal, temporary employment (mid-June through August or early September)

Job Description: Seeking up to four qualified individuals to work as part of a team conducting research-grade surveys of aquatic native and invasive plants. This research is part of a project to map the distribution of aquatic invasive species across the state. Surveys will be performed by boat (motor boat and canoe) at lakes and rivers in New York State. This position is based out of Saranac Lake, NY, but the team will be in the field 3-4 days each week. Camping Monday through Thursday is required for distant survey locations for the entire season (about four weeks of the summer). Most weeks we will be surveying in the Saranac Lake area (within a 1-3 hour drive daily) where crew members can sleep at their apartments in the Saranac Lake Area.

Selected individuals will work directly with other Research Assistants and Adirondack Research’s Director Dr. Ezra Schwartzberg.

We would love to welcome a team photographer this year. If you have photography interests, please consider applying.

Must have driver’s license.

Qualifications: Experience conducting field research highly recommended, however suitable course work and practicum experience will be considered as an alternative to relevant research experience. Preference for students enrolled in Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Biology or other relevant degree programs. Applicants with plant identification skills will be preferentially considered.

At Adirondack Research, we are committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce in the Adirondacks. We highly encourage candidates from historically/currently marginalized communities or identities to apply for this position.

Application Instructions: Please send the following:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in position with a synopsis of qualifications and experience.
2. Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts (if available/relevant)
4. Names of two references