Start Date: Summer 2014, initially for 1-year We are seeking an intern to assist in tropical ecology research at a long-term field site near Santarém, Brazil. Research focuses on forest phenology, leaf demography, and interactions with climate. The overall goal is to integrate remote sensing techniques and ground-based measurements to understand controls on carbon cycling in old-growth Amazon forest from leaf to regional scales (see http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm).
The position will cover airfare and living expenses (food, lodging, ground transport) and will provide a small monthly stipend. This position provides exceptional opportunities to learn new techniques and to make scientific contributions to problems related to rainforest function and sustainability. The intern will also have the opportunity to co-author research publications that result from the project, and to develop a related, self-initiated research project. Successful applicants will: Have a bachelors degree in the natural sciences, and field research experience Efficiently collect and organize data, and keep good field observations Be comfortable working at height (in tree canopy or on towers) and in tropical conditions (heat, humidity, and insects) Be physically fit, independent, and self-motivated Know how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission Portuguese and/or Spanish language ability is desirable. Please send any questions and your application by email to Scott Saleska <[email protected]> and Neill Prohaska <[email protected]>. Your application should include a resume, contact information for at least two references, and a cover letter that describes your prior research experience, outdoor experience, and interests.
