APPLICATION DEADLINE: A resume and letter must be received at INR by June 16, 2013.
LOCATION: Institute for Natural Resources, Oregon State University We are seeking summer field interns to obtain primary-source data on sagebrush community vegetation for all shrub steppe habitats in eastern Oregon. The project will entirely involve field research, shrub steppe species identifications, and the use of field sampling software to update information and assist the SageCon project, and a climate change adaptation project. SageCon is project headed by the Governor’s office to develop an all-lands, all-threats plan addressing the greater sage grouse in Oregon. Knowledge of or ability to learn how to identify dominant plant species, collect field data and navigate in the field is essential. The Vegetation Research Intern is a short term, summer position. DUTIES: 1. (60%) Identifying sagebrush, other shrub steppe species, native bunchgrasss, invasive annual grass species, and other dominant species. Broadly categorizing sagebrush communities, entering information in MS Access software on a laptop or pad, and operating GPS unit. 2. (30%) Driving throughout eastern Oregon, and navigating with maps and GPS to unique or typical habitats. 3. (10%) Hiking to off-road sites, identifying plants and identifying plant communities. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Botany or range science plant identification classes or enrollment in a degree program in the biological sciences. 2. Experience or familiarity PC computers and software. Specifically, knowledge of MS Access or other data base management software is desired, with the ability to learn essential. 3. Knowledge of Oregon flora and geography desired, with the ability to learn essential. 4. Must be able to work 10 hour days for 8 days at a time (followed by 6 days off). Must be willing to work in hot or otherwise harsh weather. Must be willing to camp and spend a lot of time in a vehicle. CONTACT: Jimmy Kagan ([email protected]) 503-725-9955 INR AND OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
