Hello
I am a second year graduate student at Cornell seeking a volunteer field
assistant for a community ecology project based in Arizona from mid May
until early August (exact dates negotiable).
My project will measure the ecosystem and community level effects of several
fish species (Catostomus clarki and Catostomus insignis) over an elevational
gradient, from the Sonoran desert to the White Mountains of Arizona.
Field work will include: 1) algal (periphyton) sampling 2) fish collection
3) invertebrate sampling, plus experimental setup and snorkeling to observe
fish behavior.
Housing will likely be a combination of camping at high elevation sites and
rustic housing in the low desert. Field conditions include long hours, hot
temperatures, lots of sun, and somewhat tedious tasks in exceptionally
beautiful areas of central and eastern Arizona.
At this point, I have funding to provide transportation within Arizona and
room and board for the duration of the field work; a small stipend may be
available, but is contingent on currently pending funding.
If interested, please contact Mike Booth (mtb42 at cornell.edu) as soon as
possible. Please include a C.V. and available dates. Field experience is a
plus, but not a necessity--however, a positive attitude and willingness to
work are crucial!
thanks!
Mike
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Michael Booth
Corson Hall E231
Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-2701
607.254.4269 (office)
607.255.8088 (fax)
mtb42 at cornell.edu
http://www.people.cornell.edu/pages/mtb42/
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