Summer/Fall Field Intern for Grasshopper Ecosystem Study National Bison Range, Moiese, Montana
A field assistant intern is needed to work with Dr. Gary Belovsky (Professor, University of Notre Dame) on Grasshopper Ecosystem Study located on the National Bison Range, Moiese, Montana. This is an on-going, long-term experimental project. One position is available which pays $1,000/month. It will begin Aug 10 and extend until September 30. These dates do not include the time to travel to Montana. Housing is provided. Hiring will be through the University of Notre Dame. Deadline for application is July 30. Review of applications will begin as applications arrive. Decisions will be made soon after the application deadline, or before if enough qualified applicants are received. The intern assistant will help monitor and take down experiments. The intern must learn to identify grasshopper species and area plants. Work will involve catching grasshoppers, censusing grasshoppers in the experiments, maintaining experimental cages, and sampling vegetation and soils. Some heavy lifting is required. Experience is welcomed, but will train. Field work is hard work that requires dedication and perseverance. Willingness to contribute to a positive group dynamic and/while working in adverse weather and rough terrain is required. Preference will be given to recently graduated students with backgrounds in biology and interests in a career in ecology or conservation biology. A valid driver's license is required. Having one's own vehicle is advantageous as grocery stores, laundromat, bank, etc. are approx. 20 miles from the house that is provided. Please reply to Jennifer Slade Belovsky, (574) 849-5793, or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for application or questions. Cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references must be provided.
