Field Assistants, Anole food web interactions Dates: May 12 – July 18, 2008 Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
Description: Two field assistants are needed for a study comparing the food web interactions of native and exotic Anolis lizards in Florida. Fieldwork will involve capturing anoles and arthropod prey species and monitoring their interactions in field enclosures. Start and end dates are flexible. Housing and a small living stipend ($200/month) will be provided. Assistants will be responsible for travel to and from Orlando, Florida. This is a great opportunity to see a wide variety of Florida’s herpetofauna and other wildlife. Qualifications: Experience capturing and handling lizards preferred, but not required. Must enjoy working outdoors and be motivated, hardworking, good-natured, and able to work well with others. Applicants must be in good physical condition and willing to work in hot and humid conditions in areas with biting insects and venomous snakes. To apply: Email a letter of interest, resume or CV, and contact information for three references to: Nathan Turnbough Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Tennessee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please put “FIELD ASSISTANT” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin March 24 and continue until the positions are filled.
