We are hiring an undergraduate student for summer 2017 to assist with research on the effects of permafrost thaw and fire on export of carbon and nitrogen from boreal catchments near Fairbanks, Alaska. The student will work with a network of instream sensors to measure organic matter and nitrate concentrations in Caribou-Poker Creeks Research Watershed, part of the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program.
Research will include day trips to the field site and lab work at UAF. The student will work as a team with a graduate student and technician, and will also have the opportunity to conduct an independent research project. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in ecosystem ecology or geosciences and coursework in biology, chemistry, hydrology, and/or math and statistics. Previous research or work experience in biology or chemistry is desired. The position is available May-Aug. Interested students should contact Dr. Tamara Harms ([email protected]) and include: 1) cover letter summarizing research interests and experience, 2) list of relevant coursework, and 3) CV by April 18, 2017. For further information on the research, see: www.harmslab.org & www.iab.uaf.edu/people/jay_jones/
