Study effects of climate on the behavior and physiology of the American pika, an alpine mammal that may be threatened by climate change. This position involves extensive field work, some self-directed, as well as participation in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation through the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU). The successful applicant will be housed at CU’s Mountain Research Station (MRS) throughout the summer, and will participate in a 1-credit research course along with other REU students. The MRS is located at 9,000 feet, 40 minutes west of Boulder, CO (for details, see http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/). Food and lodging at the MRS will be provided free of charge, in addition to a stipend of $3,000 for the summer. This independent research project will be conducted under the guidance of two researchers with extensive experience studying pikas, and will involve taking blood and tissue samples from live pikas in the field, as well as studying pika behavior. Applicants must be available Monday- Friday from June 9 through August 15. Those interested in developing an honors project related to this study are especially welcome to apply. REU guidelines (http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp) stipulate that each applicant must be an American citizen currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program. Apply by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include a resume and a description of relevant experience in ecology and in alpine settings. Note: Although other REU positions associated with the MRS have been filled, applications for this late-breaking position will be accepted until May 15.
