Location: White Mountains, California (near Bishop and Lone Pine) Description: Field assistant volunteer needed to work in a PhD dissertation project aimed at studying the social behavior of yellow-bellied marmots. The study examines social structure and the distribution of behavior in groups. Duties include assisting with live trapping, restraining and measuring marmots, observing with a spotting scope, taking detailed behavioral observation notes and entering data. This is a great opportunity to gain field experience for graduate school.
Candidates must be available to work for the summer field season from June 1 Aug 21th, 2009. Exact start and end dates are flexible. Qualifications: Candidates must be comfortable living and working at a high altitude remote field station (12500 feet/3800 meters) with hantavirus risk. She/he should have an interest in biology and animal behavior, the desire to wake up early, hike carrying equipment, work long hours and deal with inclement weather. Attention to detail is important. Previous field experience is encouraged but not necessary. The volunteer is expected to cover his/her travel costs, as well as any medical costs. Salary: 0 Compensation: Housing and food ($50/day) will be provided (around $3750 for the summer). Applicant will receive training and experience in trapping and wild animal restraint and will receive appropriate recognition in published reports. If you would like any further information please contact me at: eebtw...@ucla.edu Deadline to Apply: April 26th, 2009 If you are interested in the position please email a brief letter stating your interest in the project and relevant experience and a CV to the email below. Include the contact information of at least 2 references. Thea Wang eebtw...@ucla.edu
