The Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to five 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 19. Internships will last 14 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 and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic willingness to learn)
• 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 jobs@appliedeco.org no later than Monday, February 22, 2010. 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.
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