Dates: June 2014-September 2014, work hours and dates flexible Location: Bodega Bay, CA, ~1.5 hours from San Francisco
Project manager: Christine Sur (Ecology graduate student, Grosholz Lab UC Davis) Volunteers needed for marine ecology research focused on the effects of climate change stresses on invertebrate communities in seagrass beds. This research is aimed at understanding how coastal habitats will respond to future environmental change and would suit anyone interested in applied research, invertebrate zoology, seagrass research, or marine community ecology. Volunteers will help with a variety of lab and field work including field abundance surveys and collections, identifying and counting invertebrates, preparing tank experiments, processing eelgrass and invertebrate samples, and maintenance of ongoing temperature/salinity experiments. Research training will include field survey methods, invertebrate species identification, experimental design, and seagrass research methods. Possibility of independent projects if volunteers are able to work full time. Qualifications: No previous experience required. Must have transportation to Bodega Bay (costs may be reimbursed) or able to carpool from within Sonoma County. Should be willing to work early mornings and in variable weather conditions to conduct field surveys. To apply: Please contact Christine Sur with any questions. If interested, send your availability, brief statement of interest, and resume with contact information for 2 references to [email protected]
