The Echinacea Project is looking for 2 summer REU participants and 1-3 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great opportunity to gain field research experience and learn about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie.
No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. REU participants have the opportunity to do an independent project. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinaceaProject.org/opportunities/ Applications will be reviewed starting 29 February 2012 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. ----- Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Chicago Botanic Garden phone: 847 835 6978 email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com web: http://echinaceaProject.org/
