Project Baseline, a nationwide initiative to create a research-quality seedbank for the study of plant evolutionary processes, is recruiting an undergraduate to participate in supervised research as part of the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program for summer 2012.
POSITION AND DUTIES: The successful candidate will work as part of a field team, collecting seeds, plant material and associated ecological data throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. In addition, they will apply geostatistical methods to sampling data in order to determine efficient plant population sampling schemas. The REU scholar will be expected to produce a final report on the results of their analyses by 31 October 2012. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will be a returning junior or senior in the environmental sciences with academic background in plant biology, ecology, statistics and geographic information systems. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in good physical condition, and prepared for extensive travel and long days spent outdoors. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The position is offered during the summer season, with a weekly stipend for a period of 10 weeks between June and August 2012. It will be based in Duluth, Minnesota. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applicant review will begin March 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. TO APPLY: By US Mail or email, send a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, names, addresses and phone/email contact information for 3 references to: Karen Updegraff University of Minnesuta, Duluth Department of Biology 1035 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55182 email: kupde...@d.umn.edu The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. ~ -- Karen Updegraff PostDoctoral Associate University of Minnesota, Duluth Department of Biology 1035 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55182 218-726-7738
