***Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships*** A pdf of this announcement for printing may be found here: http://www.appliedeco.org/jobs.html
The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to ten interns this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid internship program is intended to provide field experience to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career choice. This year we will be hiring interns for three programs: Native Seed Network (3): Interns will be collecting seed from native plants for restoration throughout the Willamette Valley as well as assisting in wetlands restoration programs. Mid May -late September. Direct questions to Melanie Gisler ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) www.nativeseednetwork.org. Regional Strategies for Restoring Native Prairies: (2) Field assistants will help on a large scale project involving prairie restoration and monitoring plant communities in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Late April - early July (flexible). Direct questions to Amanda Stanley ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Conservation Research (2-5): Conservation research interns work on a variety of projects throughout the summer including rare plant habitat surveys, threatened and endangered species research and monitoring throughout the state of Oregon, and habitat conservation planning with focus on Willamette Valley prairies. Approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight. Early May to late August. Direct questions to Andrea Thorpe ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Qualifications: Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany. Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic willingness to learn). Attention to detail. Ability to work long hours in hot, dry/cold, wet conditions with exposure to poison oak. Compensation: $8.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided. College credit may be available. To Apply: Send a letter of interest stating when you would be available to start work (this is a MUST) and which project(s) you would prefer, resume, transcripts or course list (if applicable), and two letters of recommendation by March 15, 2006 to: Intern Applications Institute for Applied Ecology 563 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis, Oregon 97333 phone: (541) 753-3099 fax: (541) 753-3098 Applications will be considered as they are received so applicants are encouraged to apply early! Local applicants are encouraged; all applicants are welcome. Tom Kaye Institute for Applied Ecology 563 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis, Oregon 97333 phone: 541-753-3099 fax: 541-753-3098 web: www.appliedeco.org Department of Botany and Plant Pathology Oregon State University 2082 Cordley Hall Corvallis, Oregon 97331 ------------------------------------ The Institute for Applied Ecology is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to conserve native ecosystems through restoration, research and education.
