The University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks applications from enthusiasticpersons who are interested in summer ecological field research innorthern Alaska. This is a full-time, temporary position (June throughAugust 2011) that will be based at Toolik Field Station, Alaska.
Responsibilities will include collecting data on plant phenologicalevents, small-mammal population dynamics, and physical lake parametersas well as data entry and organization under general supervision.Assistance with other tasks related to the overall goals of thelong-term environmental monitoring program and routine lab equipmentmaintenance may be necessary. The position will report to the Toolikmanager of the Environmental Data Center.
Qualifications include:
- The ability to participate in rigorous fieldwork under sometimes adverse conditions;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Computer skills sufficient to assist with data entry in Excel and word processing in Word; and
- Previous college-level work in biological sciences.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references here.
Application deadline is Friday, 4 February 2011.
For further information or to apply, please click here.
For questions, please contact Anja Kade.
