*************************************************************************** COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
SUMMER FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS We are hiring two interns to participate in a landscape-scale study of climate change and forest dynamics in the ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains. This project is part of the broader research program of the Martin Lab at Colorado State University: http://landscapeecology.agsci.colostate.edu/ WORK: Work will mostly be in the field, collecting forest inventory and tree demography data along climatic gradients. Field sites will include beautiful, mountainous forests stretching from southern New Mexico to northern Montana. Field work will involve long days of vegetation sampling, including hiking into remote areas, identifying trees and shrub species, measuring tree diameters and heights, taking tree cores, etc. Assistants must be in good physical condition and able to hike 10-15 miles per day over steep and rocky terrain while carrying a pack. QUALIFICATIONS: Some prior experience working in the field and/or the lab on projects in forest ecology. This is a physically demanding project - experience and enjoyment of extended hiking and camping trips is highly preferred. COMPENSATION: A stipend with be provided commensurate with experience. Compensation will also cover food expenses and housing/camping fees during the work-week. DATES: 10-12 weeks, beginning in early June and extending to late August. Potential opportunities exist for extended, part-time field and lab work at Colorado State in the Fall. LIVING CONDITIONS: Accommodations will vary from rustic cabins to extended camping in tents in national forests and parks at established and unestablished camp sites. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please email the following to [email protected]: (1) a letter outlining your qualifications for this position; (2) current CV with professional references. Application Deadline: Applications will be considered immediately until the positions are filled. *****************************************************************************
