*Conservation Biology Paid Internships* * *
The *Conservation Research Program *at the* Institute for Applied Ecology *( www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring* *up to three interns this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career. Internships are partially supported by the Native Plant Society of Oregon, and interns are encouraged to write a short article for the NPSO Bulletin. Interns will work on a variety of projects throughout the state of Oregon, including rare plant habitat surveys, threatened and endangered species research and monitoring, and invasive species research. Approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both hotels and primitive camping sites)*. *Internships will start April 11. Internships will last 15 weeks, with the potential for an extension. For more information about the types of projects interns work on, please visit http://www.appliedeco.org/conservation-research *Qualifications:* - Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, and botany - Plant identification skills (or enthusiastic willingness to learn) - Research experience - Attention to detail - Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with exposure to poison oak - Ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 30 pound pack and work in a bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time *Compensation:* $9.50/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided. *To Apply: *Applications must be emailed to [email protected] no later than Monday, February 21, 2011. Include a *letter of interest* stating when you will be available to start work (this is a MUST), *resume*, *transcripts * (unofficial is fine), and *two letters of recommendation* (emailed directly from recommender is preferred). INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be considered upon receipt. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]. -- Rachel Newton Botanist, Conservation Research Program Institute for Applied Ecology PO Box 2855 Corvallis, OR 97339 Cell: 307.761.2799 Office: 541.753.3099 ext. 402 www.appliedeco.org <#> <#> <#> <#>
