Employment Opportunities:
Employment Opportunities:
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PALYNOLOGIST
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- MACROFLORAL ANALYST
Administration Assistant Paleo Research Institute needs an Administrative Assistant. Here's what we'd like: · Someone who is business savvy. · A self-starter. · Someone who notices “that isn't right” and takes steps to correct “it”. · We need someone who is good at responding to our needs and is still good at starting her/his own work. · A person who will jump in and help get things done. · A “no job is too large or too small” attitude is great. · Someone with writing and editing experience. · A person with a positive attitude. · A detail-oriented person – you will be entering data and proofing lists · A background in sciences, preferably archaeology and/or botany would be helpful. Paleo Research Institute is a small, woman-owned business located in Golden, Colorado , at the western edge of metro Denver . Our working offices and labs are located in a converted house with a backyard. Visit our website if you are not familiar with the variety of analyses that we conduct. We have an eclectic group of scientists and take on an even more diverse workload of projects. As in any small office, it can be a juggling act to accommodate each of the personalities. We are a fast-paced group that grows in new directions on a regular basis. If you have a specialty that you would like to pursue here, please highlight that in your response.
Palynologist Paleo Research Institute, Inc. is a small business. We work in a home that has been converted into an office and lab and prefer to keep the atmosphere collegial and supportive. The successful candidate will be at home taking on multiple roles within the business. Paleo Research Institute strives to provide the very best analysis and interpretation of the remains that we work with to our clients. This involves commitment to excellence at all levels of work. All positions at Paleo Research Institute are considered research positions, not academic positions. Pollen (and phytolith) sample extraction and pollen identification and counting will constitute the core of these roles. Some candidates will be more interested than others in interpretation of pollen records and writing reports, so this is a negotiable role. Participation in keeping the office and lab neat and clean is a must for the successful candidate, as is participation in tasks that are requested of you that might seem outside the scope of a scientist. Examples include labeling and storing samples, keeping a running log of samples, administrative paperwork, taking out trash, opening or closing the office, and others. Abilities outside laboratory extraction and pollen identification are helpful in securing this position. There will be the opportunity to count more samples than you can possibly imagine. Opportunities to learn identification of starches and pollen from other geographic areas also exist. Qualifications: Master’s Degree (or near completion), including counting your own pollen for your thesis. Must have experience in and demonstrate proficiency in identifying pollen from an area in North America. Some things to think about if you are interested in applying for this position: Approximately how many samples have you counted in the time you have been studying palynology?
Macrofloral Analyst
Education: Masters Degree preferred Paleo Research Institute provides a variety of archaeobotanic services for archaeologists across the United States and in other areas. The bulk of our work is from North America and includes mainly archaeological feature samples to address questions of subsistence and plant use by prehistoric and historic peoples. The successful candidate will already have an excellent ability to recognize and identify seeds, charcoal, and other plant remains using a light microscope, and will be able to use our reference collection to identify “unknowns”. We have laptop computers available for entering data while sorting samples. The successful candidate will have strong interpretation and writing skills, and this function will be part of the job. People with multiple skills will be considered for their ability to contribute an additional dimension to Paleo Research Institute work. People with strong administrative skills also have the potential to contribute in additional areas. Paleo Research Institute is a small business with a small business atmosphere. Casual dress is appropriate. Every employee is critical to our success, meaning that we rely upon each individual to do a thorough, complete, and excellent job. Paleo Research Institute examines pollen and phytolith records to address issues of paleoenvironmental reconstruction. We also use archaeoclimatic modeling to compare to proxy records for paleoenvironmental reconstruction. In addition, we examine macrofloral remains, starches, pollen, and phytoliths to reconstruct subsistence and plant use of both prehistoric and historic people. We have recently added an FTIR to assist us in identifying organic remains, including charred items that appear to represent cooked meal, starchy or fruity remains, or parenchymous tissue. We also will be characterizing soils and other items using the FTIR. Please call for an interview: (303) 277-9848 Dr. Linda Scott Cummings |
Pre-Requisites:
- Paleo Research Institute is a non-smoking environment due to contamination issues.
Please make personal contact using the phone (303)
277-9848.
E-mail responses will not be considered.
Please send all information via snail mail
to:
Paleo Research Institute, LLC
2675 Youngfield St.
Golden, CO 80401
Paleo Research Institute, LLC is building a new working environment. We are looking for new team members to augment our present staff. We are emphasizing creative thinking and team building, based, at least in part, on the principals in Leadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger Institute.
We are looking for team members who can:
- Make a commitment and follow through -- keeping that commitment 100% of the time
- Be committed to doing your personal best
- Be fully honest and truthful
- Be present:
- Be enthusiastic about your work
- Be fully engaged in your work
- Be accurate in all aspects of your work
- Initiate communication
- Maintain communication
- Work as part of a team
- Be a creative problem solver
- Accept accountability as part of responsibility
What Paleo Research Institute provides to permanent employees:
- Competitive Salary.
- Bonuses.
- Paid personal days (sick and vacation days under a single umbrella).
- 6 paid holidays per year.
- Paid medical benefits after 6 months.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Eligible for Retirement Benefits during 4th year .
- No "On-Call" Schedule.
. Your work is your personal signature within the field of archaeobotany. The successful candidate will participate in crafting the best possible position within our framework. We encourage and reward positive creativity. The successful candidate will benefit from both working as part of a team and also from participating in decision-making. We work closely with professionals in the fields of archaeology, environmental sciences, and paleohydrology.
We provide microscopes, computers, and all necessary equipment to conduct above par research. We use a digital camera to record unknowns and document remains either for our records or for inclusion in reports. Paleo Research Institute, LLC is located in a converted house, which provides 3000 square feet of work space, reference libraries, and laboratories.
We invite you to submit your vita and a written statement of what you can contribute to our business and also what you would like to receive from your career.
Closing
Date: Each position will close when it is filled
successfully. |
Please make personal contact using the phone (303)
277-9848, not by email.
Please send all information via snail mail
to:
Paleo Research Institute, LLC
2675 Youngfield St.
Golden, CO 80401
Email
Dr. Linda Scott Cummings
Phone
(303)277-9848
Fax
(303)462-2700
Paleo Research
Institute
2675 Youngfield Street
Golden, Colorado
80401
