We are looking for two motivated and mature undergraduates to join an interdisciplinary research team that will be studying the ecology of lake-land interactions in northern Iceland in the summer of 2009. The research focuses on understanding the role midges play in the dynamics of terrestrial food webs surrounding sub-arctic lakes. The responsibilities of the field assistants will include helping post-docs, faculty and graduate students conduct field research, collecting and processing arthropod and plant samples, conducting lab and field experiments and contributing to logistics and field station duties. The position will include travel expenses to and from Iceland, food and lodging, and a small stipend. Interns are expected to join the research team in Iceland from late-May/early-June to mid/late August.
To be considered for the position, please submit the following: a cover letter outlining your background and the reasons you would be a good candidate for this position, a current resume along with the names of two people that can serve as references. Interest in biology/ecology is preferred but we will consider applicants from all disciplines. Send your materials (in one PDF) to Dr. David Hoekman, Department of Entomology, dhoek...@wisc.edu After initial screening of materials, finalists will be contacted for interviews in March. David Hoekman Claudio Gratton -- David Hoekman Postdoctoral Fellow University of Wisconsin - Madison Department of Entomology 437 Russell Labs 1630 Linden Drive Madison WI 53706
