Field Assistants, Anole food web interactions Dates: June 4 August 4, 2007 Location: Central Florida
Description: Two field assistants are needed in a study comparing the food web interactions of native and exotic Anolis lizards in Florida. Fieldwork will involve capturing anoles and arthropod prey species and monitoring their interactions in field enclosures, under the direction of a graduate student. Start and end dates are flexible, but assistants must be available for periods of either one or two months. Housing and a small living stipend ($250/month) will be provided. Assistants will be responsible for travel to and from Orlando, Florida. Opportunity for a small, independent research project exists. Qualifications: Experience capturing and handling lizards preferred, but not required. Must enjoy working outdoors and be motivated, hardworking, good-natured, and able to work well with others. Applicants must be in good physical condition and willing to work in hot and humid conditions in areas with biting insects and venomous snakes. To apply: Email a letter of interest, resume or CV, and contact information for three references to: Nathan Turnbough Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Tennessee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please put FIELD ASSISTANT in the subject line. Review of applications will begin February 28 and will continue until the positions are filled.
