Forest Ecology Internship Opportunity Department of Forest Ecology and Management
University of Wisconsin - Madison We are seeking up to 8 research interns for an ongoing forest ecosystem study in the Flambeau River State Forest, northern Wisconsin. The focus of the internships is applied field research in support of a long-term, large-scale field experiment designed to examine how old-growth forest processes develop in second-growth northern hardwoods. The 2006 field season will be the last of our pre-treatment collection efforts before we implement treatments to include the creation of canopy gaps of different sizes and manipulation of coarse woody debris. For further information about the project please visit our website: http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/projects/flambeau/. Interns will be part of a field team consisting of a post-doc, field manager, and graduate students. Interns will be introduced to diverse forest ecological monitoring methods, including sampling of herbaceous and woody vegetation, soils, microclimate, and additional forest structural attributes. Other activities may include data entry or lab preparation of vegetation and soil samples. We seek candidates that are reliable, enthusiastic, attentive to detail, and work well in a group as well as independently. A background in ecology, biology, soil science, forestry, or biogeochemistry is preferred. Some experience with plant identification and forest mensuration is ideal, but training will be provided. Positions focusing on understory vegetation sampling will require more specialized experience in plant species identification. Applicants should also be prepared to live and work in rural north-central Wisconsin (Hawkins, WI). Since our emphasis will be on field work, applicants should be capable of vigorous physical activity (e.g., working long hours outdoors in hot/cold, rainy/snowy, and buggy conditions). Appointments are fulltime (40 hrs/wk). Though not based in Madison, Interns will be agents of UW-Madison during research on the Flambeau - this status provides liability protection and a tax-free monthly stipend of $500. Housing will be provided. We encourage students to use this experience towards college credit and are happy to discuss opportunities for independent studies. We seek candidates that can commit for a three month period within April-October, but will also consider some applicants only available for shorter time periods. To apply please send a cover letter describing prior experience/skills, resume, and contact information for three references by mail to: Jodi Forrester, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dept. of Forest Ecology & Mgmt., 120 Russell Labs, Madison, WI 53706 or by e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Evaluation of applications will begin February 1, 2006 and continue until all positions are filled.
