Institute for Applied Ecology
Dedicated to native ecosystem conservation, research, and education
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PO Box 2855, Corvallis OR 97339-2855
phone: 541-753-3099 fax: 541-753-3098
Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships
The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to
nine interns this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid
positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals
considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career.
Internships are partially supported by the Native Plant Society of Oregon,
and interns are encouraged to write short articles for the NPSO Bulletin.
PRAIRIE RESTORATION RESEARCH: (3 positions) Interns will help on a large
scale research project studying prairie restoration methods in Oregon,
Washington, and British Columbia. Field work will involve botanical
surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological measurements. Applicants with
plant identification skills are particularly encouraged to apply.
Approximately 65% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (mostly in
Washington). Applicants MUST be able to start mid-April. Internships are
10 weeks with the potential for an extension.
CONSERVATION RESEARCH (3 positions): Interns will work on a variety of
projects throughout the summer including rare plant habitat surveys,
threatened and endangered species research and monitoring, and invasive
species research throughout the state of Oregon. Approximately 50% of the
work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both hotels
and primitive camping sites). Applicants MUST be able to start by the second
week of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to late-April.
Internships will last 12 weeks, with the potential for an extension.
PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (2-3 positions) Interns will
complete habitat assessments on public and private lands in Benton County,
OR. Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical
survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant species. Applicants
with plant identification skills or familiarity with Willamette Valley flora
are encouraged to apply. Applicants MUST be able to start by the first week
of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to late-April.
Position will run through early July.
We encourage you to visit our website, www.appliedeco.org for more
information on these projects.
Qualifications:
Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany
Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic
willingness to learn)
Attention to detail
Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with
exposure to poison oak
Ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 30 pound pack and work in a
bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time
Compensation: $9.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field
work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided.
To Apply: Applications must be emailed to [email protected] no later than
Monday, February 17, 2009. Include a letter of interest stating when you
would be available to start work (this is a MUST) and which project(s) you
would prefer, resume, transcripts (unofficial is fine), and two letters of
recommendation. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S.
residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be
considered upon receipt.
