The study involves locating pikas (small lagomorph) while hiking at high altitudes, backcountry camping, working with a GPS receiver, and identification of plants and other mammals. Applicants should have experience with extended backpacking excursions, be in excellent physical condition, and experience with some ecological field work is a plus. Expect early mornings, unpredictable weather, wild animals, and gorgeous scenery. There are also opportunities to work with GNP’s citizen science project that involves interaction and communication with the public about the project and related global warming science. The assistants will work with the project leader (Lucas Moyer-Horner, U-Wisconsin-Madison). The two paid positions ($100/week stipend) are competitive with preference to applicants with experience and those able to stay through September. Housing and camping fee waivers are available for volunteer and paid positions. Course credit may be available through your department. To apply, please send an email to [email protected], with the subject "PIKA GNP". Please include a letter of interest, resume and one letter of recommendation. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
------- Lucas Moyer-Horner PhD candidate Zoology Department University of Wisconsin-Madison "Mountains are the beginning and the end to all natural scenery" -John Muir
