Master's student studying bumble bee communities in the Sierra's is looking for 2-3 research assistants for this summer.
Project includes camping at high elevation (6-8,000 ft.), hiking to remote meadows, censusing bumble bee populations and studying flowering plants visited by Bombus species. Field assistants will have the opportunity to learn project design, research and collection techniques, familiarity with Sierra communities, and gain remote field experience. A base-camp will be set-up (car camping) from which research activities will be conducted. 3-week minimum commitment required. Science background and remote camping/backpacking experience preferred, but not required. Study duration is from July 1st, 2009 - September 1st, 2009 (end will depend on when bumble bee life cycle is finished and flowers have ceased). Note: commitment during end-period is not required, as students understandably need to return to school in August. This is not a paid position. Please reply with a description of relevant education and experience (if no experience - then explain how this assistantship will provide experience for your education/career), and time-frame of commitment to join the research team!
