Second Posting: The *Institute for Applied Ecology* will be hiring* *up to thirteen interns and assistants this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career.
We will be hiring 6 -- 12 field assistants and interns for four programs. More detailed information is available on our website (www.appliedeco.org <http://www.appliedeco.org/>). *Native Seed Network* (1-3): Assitants will be collecting seed from native plants for restoration throughout the Willamette Valley as well as assisting in wetlands restoration programs. /Mid May --late Sept. / *REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING NATIVE PRAIRIES*: (2-4) Field assistants will help on a large scale research project involving prairie restoration in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Field work will involve botanical surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological measurements. /Late April -- early July./ *PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN *(1-2) Field assistants will complete habitat assessments on public and private lands in Benton County, OR. Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant species. /Late April -- early July. / *Conservation Research* (2-4): Conservation research assistants 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. Approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight/. / *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 and 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. *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. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa or an application for a work visa. Applications will be considered upon receipt. Final deadline is March 15, 2007 or when the application information is removed from our website (www.appliedeco.org <http://www.appliedeco.org>). Send applications to: Applications Institute for Applied Ecology 563 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis, Oregon 97333 For questions or more information, contact: Andrea Thorpe, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: (541) 753-3099
