Last year, NSF made 900 awards, and nearly 1 in 5 applicants were offered a fellowship. The deadline for application this year is November 1. See the web site for program and application information. Will work in Pomona College's Department of Geology in support of the department's basic educational and research missions. The technician is directly responsible for keeping the departmental map collection filed and up to date, for assisting faculty and students in research, set up and partial supervision of student classroom exercises, general upkeep of the department's field vehicle, assisting in preparation and maintenance of hallway displays, and for field trip preparation.
Position entails occasional participation on field trips.
Infrequently, tasks outside of normal business hours may be required. Collegiality is desirable and attention to safe use of all equipment is vital. Since this position may involve lifting and transporting of heavy laboratory specimens, field gear, and research equipment, employment is contingent upon completion of a functional capacity test. All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a copy of the latest college transcript, and a letter of recommendation, preferably from a geology instructor or professional supervisor.