Undergraduate Research Assistants Two research positions are available for the summer of 2006 (~June 1 to August 10) to assist in research on the effect of colony genetic diversity on colony function in the western harvester ant. The work is part of a long-term study of harvester ant population biology and evolution (http://www.bchs.uh.edu/~bcole/pogo/). The study area is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Grand Junction, Colorado on the Colorado plateau. Field assistants will monitor daily activity patterns, conduct food discovery experiments, and help with estimating reproductive output. Successful applicants must be reliable, tolerant of desert conditions, and must have their own car. We are seeking highly motivated people who can work independently and as part of a research group. In addition to a salary, student housing costs will be covered.
Interested applicants should send or email a cover letter, CV, and have three letters of references sent to: Dr. Diane C. Wiernasz, Department of Biology, University of Houston, Houston TX 77204-5001. Electronic applications and letters of reference are encouraged. EMAIL ADDRESS: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In your cover letter, please indicate how this position fits into your long- term career goals. Review of applications will begin March 20th and continue until the positions are filled.
