The Arctic Long-Term Ecological Research program seeks applications from motivated persons who will help support ongoing ecological research projects located at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Information about the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project is available at http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/ARC/ and information about the Toolik Field Station is available at http://www.uaf.edu/toolik/. These positions are term appointments limited to the summer of 2010. More than one position is available, as noted below.
POSITIONS AND DUTIES: Summer Field Assistant: The successful candidate will participate in research on arctic tundra stream ecosystems in the Toolik Field Station research area. Duties include monitoring physical parameters in streams, collection and analysis of water samples, benthic samples, and juvenile and adult fish. Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with spreadsheet software, and some knowledge of stream ecosystems preferred. Summer Project Manager: The successful candidate will manage the streams component of a collaborative project to assess the impacts of a large tundra fire on arctic tundra river ecosystems in the Toolik Field Station research area. Duties include monitoring physical parameters in streams, collection and analysis of water samples, benthic samples, and juvenile and adult fish. Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with spreadsheet software, and some knowledge of stream ecosystems is essential. Prior experience in project and logistical management for fieldwork in remote areas would be highly desirable. Undergraduate (REU) Scholar: The successful candidate will participate in research on arctic tundra stream ecosystems in the Toolik Field Station research area. REU scholars will work closely with a senior mentor to identify a personal research project that advances the scholars knowledge of stream ecology, hydrology, and/or biogeochemistry in the arctic and contributes to the overall goals of the Arctic LTER Streams research program. REU scholars will continue to interact with their mentor after the summer field experience and are expected to produce a final report on their research project by 31 December 2010. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Applicants for the Summer Field Assistant and Project Manager positions should be recent college graduates (BS or MS) with substantial course work and/or field experience in environmental sciences. Some background in aquatic ecology, hydrology, chemistry, fish ecology and/or ecosystems ecology preferred. Applicants for the Undergraduate (REU) Scholar position may come from any field related to environmental sciences. The ideal candidate will be a returning senior student who has completed basic courses in biology, chemistry, math, and statistics and may have completed courses in general ecology, physics, biogeochemistry, hydrology, or related disciplines. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants to all positions should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and prepared to live in a field camp where cooperation with others is essential, personal privacy is limited, and living accommodations are spare and simple. Maturity and self-motivation are essential. Wilderness or outdoor experience is highly desirable. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for these jobs should be available to live at the Toolik Field Station for 2-3 months during June, July and August. Travel to Toolik Field Station will be paid as well as the cost of room and board at the station. Successful candidates will be offered an hourly wage or seasonal stipend commensurate with their level of experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidates are identified. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter (or email), resume, copy of transcripts, names, addresses, telephone number and email contacts for 3 references to: Elissa Schuett, The Ecosystems Center, Woods Hole, MA, 02543. E-mail: eschu...@mbl.edu. We accept and encourage complete applications as attachments to an E-mail message. Clearly indicate the position(s) for which you wish to be considered. Some applicants may wish to be considered for the Summer Field Assistant and Project Manager positions. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.
