Forest/Soil Ecology Internship Department of Forest Ecology and Mgt. University of Wisconsin Madison
The internship is based in the Flambeau River State forest where we are evaluating how forest manipulations including coarse woody debris (CWD) and canopy gaps influence the long-term productivity, biodiversity and carbon and nutrient cycling of the northern hardwoods forest. For further information about the project please visit our website: http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/projects/flambeau/. This is funded as a one-time educational experience in applied ecological research for undergraduate students starting in May-August. Participants will gain experience on numerous topics but will largely focus on soil and CWD respiration, soil sampling, microclimate collections, earthworm collections, and microbial communities to try to understand what happens to soil C dynamics following harvesting. We seek candidates that are reliable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and work well in a group as well as independently. A background in ecology, biology, soil science, forestry, or biogeochemistry is preferred. Applicants should also be prepared to live and work in rural north-central Wisconsin (Hawkins, WI). Since our emphasis will be on field work, applicants should be capable of vigorous physical activity (e.g., working long hours outdoors in hot/cold, rainy/snowy, and buggy conditions). Appointments are fulltime (40 hrs/wk). Though not based in Madison, Interns will be agents of UW-Madison during research on the Flambeau this status provides liability protection and a tax-free monthly stipend of $700. Housing will be provided. To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter describing prior experience/skills, topic preferences, and dates available; 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with ecological internship in the subject line. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview within 1 week of sending their resume. Thanks, Jennifer Martin
