POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
DATE: February 25, 2011
POSITION: SUMMER FIELD ASSISTANTS, ALASKA
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 2011. 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 2011.
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: April 1, 2011
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.
