Field Assistants Needed for UC Berkeley Grassland Food Web Study Dates: approx May 1-August 31, 2007
Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo, 2.5 hours north of L.A.) Duties: Volunteer field assistants are needed to assist with a variety of faunal surveys and the construction of exclosures as part of a new long-term food web study in the Carrizo National Monument. The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Technicians will assist with a variety of tasks, including small mammal mark-recapture and radio-telemetry, bird surveys, reptile surveys, invertebrate pitfall trapping, and spotlight surveys. Technicians will also assist with construction of cattle and rodent exclosures. Requirements: Applicants must be pursuing or have a bachelors degree in the natural sciences. Previous field experience and a strong interest in conservation and/or management are desired. Ability to live and work well with others in an isolated setting is necessary. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to tolerate hot field conditions. Compensation: Stipend of $500/month, plus housing is provided in a large air-conditioned ranch house. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by April 7, 2007 at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by email or phone (415-740-7319). Response time to emails may be >1 week; phone inquiries are preferred.
