Research Experience=A0for Undergraduates (REU)Summer Stream=A0Ecology Re= search=A0The IdahoState UniversityStream EcologyCenter is seeking one un= dergraduate student to=A0assist in an experimental study of effects of b= rook trout on linked stream-riparian ecosystems in the northern Rocky Mo= untains=2E=A0=A0Duties=3A=A0 Assist with field experiment=A0of stream an= d riparian food webs=2C including study of fish=2C aquatic insects=2C al= gae=2C and riparian predators such as spiders and birds=2E=A0 This is an= excellent opportunity to learn skills=A0needed to perform graduate-leve= l research in ecology through the NSF =93Research Experiences=A0for Unde= rgraduates=94 program=2E=A0Opportunity will include an independent study= =2E=A0 Much of the work will take place in=A0road-less areas and will in= volve camping and backpacking=A0in beautiful settings=2E=A0Qualification= s=3A=A0 Applicants will be ranked on=A0a) academic record=2C b) experien= ce in field research=2C especially stream and riparian=A0ecology=2C and = c) references from three instructors or mentors=2E=A0 Candidates should = be enthusiastic=2C have a strong=A0work ethic=2C and work well with othe= rs=2E=A0The capability to work long days under potentially adverse weath= er conditions=A0and terrain is a must=2E=A0 Only U=2ES=2E citizens are=A0= eligible=2E =A0Employment dates=3A=A0 Position is from Junethrough Augus= t (some flexibility on dates)=2E=A0Application=3A=A0 E-mail cover letter= and resum=E9including experience=2C relevant coursework=2C contacts for= three references=2C anddates available to=3A=A0 Dr=2E Colden Baxter (ba= xtcold=40isu=2Eedu=2C208-282-6098)=2C Dept=2E of Biological Sciences=2C = Idaho State University=2C Pocatello=2C ID 83209=2C web http=3A//www=2Eis= u=2Eedu/departments/strmecol=A0Apply by April 30=2C 2007for full conside= ration
Joe Benjamin Ph=2ED=2E student Stream Ecology Center Idaho State University benjjose=40isu=2Eedu 208-282-2139
