Interested in learning about climate change science? Want to gain experience in northern ecosystems? We are seeking applications from enthusiastic undergraduates or recent graduates for a NSF-funded REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) position to conduct summer ecological field research in interior Alaska. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this position. The successful candidate will participate in the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) (http://www.uoguelph.ca/Apex/APEX/Home.html), which is conducting experiments examining interactions between warming, hydrology, and carbon cycling in boreal wetlands of interior Alaska. The student will participate in research projects that involve quantifying vegetation dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil hydrology, while developing and carrying out their own individual research project. The APEX project is part of the Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) site, and our project personnel interact with LTER scientists across many institutions.
This REU position will involve a competitive monthly stipend. Travel to/from our field sites located outside of Fairbanks, Alaska as well as housing on the campus of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks will be provided. Successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to participate in rigorous fieldwork and to work well in a group, and must be willing to work long hours in the field, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Knowledge or background in wetland ecology, plant ecology, and statistics would be an advantage for this position. Interested applicants must apply on-line through https:/uakjobs.com. You need to submit a cover letter that explains why you are interested in the program and how it fits into your long-term education and career goals. In this letter, also describe your background and include anything that you think would convince us that you are the most appropriate person for this position. You must also submit a C.V. or Resume and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. For additional questions, please contact the supervisor of this project, Dr. Merritt Turetsky ([email protected]).
