[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Assistant: Disease Ecology and Evolution
Job announcement Disease Ecology and Evolution Project Assistant (April-September) University of Pennsylvania Full-time Project Assistants (paid) are needed for research on the ecology and evolution of the Lyme disease bacterium in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Research in the Brisson laboratory focuses on the evolving interactions among bacteria, ticks, and animal hosts, that influence Lyme disease prevalence. Duties include live-trapping small mammals and birds and sampling tick abundance to assess infection status. Early morning, moderately strenuous activity is required. Field research is conducted in small teams in Crow’s Nest Preserve, PA – about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia. Prior experience handling wild small mammals or birds is highly desirable; strong work ethic, meticulousness, and ability to work both independently and in small teams is required. The project offers research and learning experiences for Project Assistants, particularly with regard to the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. Desired dates of employment (35 hours/week): April 11 to September 11, 2011, although applicants available during summer break from college are also welcome. Wage is commensurate with education experience. Near-site housing is available. Consideration of applications will begin on Feb 10th. Please submit via email a brief letter of application, a resume, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from three professional supervisors or academic instructors to: Dustin Brisson dbris...@sas.upenn.edu Department of Biology University of Pennsylvania Leidy Laboratories, 209 433 South University Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104-6018 V:215.746.1731 F:215.898.8780
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Assistant: Disease Ecology and Evolution
Job announcement Disease Ecology and Evolution Project Assistant (April-September) University of Pennsylvania Full-time Project Assistants (paid) are needed for research on the ecology and evolution of the Lyme disease bacterium in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Research in the Brisson laboratory focuses on the evolving interactions among bacteria, ticks, and animal hosts, and Lyme disease prevalence. Duties include live-trapping small mammals and birds and sampling tick abundance and infection status. Early morning, moderately strenuous activity is required. Field research is conducted in small teams in Crows Nest Preserve, PA about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia. Prior experience handling wild small mammals or birds is highly desirable; strong work ethic, meticulousness, and ability to work both independently and in small teams are required. The project offers research and learning experiences for Project Assistants, particularly with regard to the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. Desired dates of employment (35 hours/week): April 13 to September 12, 2009, although applicants available during summer break from college are also welcome. Wage is commensurate with education experience. Near-site housing is available. Consideration of applications will begin on Feb 23rd. Please submit via email a brief letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to: Dustin Brisson dbris...@sas.upenn.edu Department of Biology University of Pennsylvania Leidy Laboratories, 209 433 South University Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104-6018 V:215.746.1731 F:215.898.8780
