Summer Employment =96 Stream & Riparian Ecology =20
The Idaho State University Stream Ecology Center is seeking candidates = for two =96 three summer positions to assist in nutrient and food web = studies in the Rocky Mountains. Projects include an experimental study of effects = of brook trout on linked stream-riparian ecosystems, human effects on = nutrient processing and export in a eutrophic river, and effects of riparian = invasive species on stream ecosystem production.=20 =20 Duties: Assist with field sampling and experimental studies of stream = and riparian zones. Opportunities include analyses of aquatic and riparian = food webs including fish, aquatic insects, algae, and riparian predators, conducting nutrient releases to quantify uptake and export, and = measurements of whole ecosystem metabolism. This is an excellent opportunity to = learn skills needed to perform graduate-level research in stream ecology = and/or fisheries biology. =20 =20 Qualifications: Candidates should be enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic, and work well with others. The capability to work long days = under potentially adverse weather conditions and terrain is a must. Field experience in stream ecology, fisheries, or hydrology preferred. =20 Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience ($8-11/hr). Travel expenses to accomplish field work will be covered. Employees will work a minimum of 40 hr/wk. =20 Employment dates: Position is from June through August (some = flexibility on dates). =20 Application: E-mail cover letter and resum=E9 including experience, = relevant coursework, contacts for three references, and dates available to Dr. = Colden Baxter ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 208-282-6098), Dept. of Biological Sciences, = Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, web http://www.isu.edu/departments/strmecol. Consideration of applicants = will begin immediately; apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Application deadline March 30, 2007. =20 =20 *********************************************************** Amy Marcarelli, Ph. D. Postdoctoral Researcher Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences Pocatello, ID 83209-8007 208.282.3211 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED], <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.isu.edu/~marcamy "Our job is to work on what we love. Daily. In detail. With precision and determination." - David Oates *********************************************************** =20
