Summer Employment Stream & Riparian Ecology
The Idaho State University Stream Ecology Center is seeking candidates for two summer positions to assist in nutrient and food web studies in the Rocky Mountains. Projects include an experimental study of effects of salmon carcasses on linked stream-riparian ecosystems, human effects on nutrient processing and export in a eutrophic river, and effects of terrestrial and aquatic nonnative species on stream production. 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. 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. 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. Employment dates: Position is from June through August or September (some flexibility on dates). Application: E-mail cover letter and resumé 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 28, 2007. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amy Marcarelli, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher Dept. of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University 921 S. 8th Ave, Stop 8007, Pocatello, ID 83202-8007 208.282.3211 (office) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.isu.edu/~marcamy "There is a remarkable equity to water. It gives and takes in equitable measures" - Craig Childs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
