Summer Field Assistant Needed Job Description: One summer field assistant is needed in a study investigating the impacts of an abundant invasive lizard (the brown anole, Anolis sagrei) on food webs in Florida. The study involves sampling arthropod communities and estimating lizard densities on a series of small islands on the east coast of central Florida. Duties will include collecting arthropods using a variety of techniques, measuring levels of insect herbivory on dominant plant species, and observing, capturing, and measuring anoles. Work schedule will likely be six days on, two-three days off.
Dates: 1 June 2 July, 2006 (start and end dates slightly flexible) Location: Canveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL. Qualifications: Experience capturing and handling lizards preferred. Must enjoy working in the outdoors and be highly-motivated, hardworking, and good-natured. Applicants must be in good physical condition, capable of mild physical exertion in hot and humid conditions, and tolerant of (often dense) mosquitoes. An adventurous spirit is desired as the islands are somewhat wild, inclement weather is often unpredictable, and boat travel over rough waters is frequently necessary. Benefits: Housing will be provided in a shared trailer near the waters edge. A small stipend ($200) will be provided to help cover food costs or other expenses. Opportunity for a limited independent research project exists. Travel: Assistant will be responsible for travel to and from the Orlando area, or alternatively to Knoxville, TN. To apply: Email a letter of interest (indicating why you are a good fit for the position), resume or CV, and contact information for three references to: Nathan Turnbough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please put FIELD ASSISTANT in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
