The US Geological Survey will be hiring multiple summer Biological Science Technicians, under the Student Temporary Employment Program with the Aquatic Invasive Species Program at the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (Bozeman, MT). These positions involve field and laboratory research at various locations across the country (Alaska, Illinois, California, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho). The successful applicants will participate in experimental and field research on methods used to suppress aquatic invasive species, including trout, Northern pike, mussels, snails, Asian carp, and bullfrogs. Field research includes gill-netting, seine-netting, electrofishing, radio telemetry, capture-mark-recapture, fish dissections, and collecting macroinvertebrate samples. Lab research includes experiments with chemicals, electricity and UV on juvenile and larval life history stages, especially embryos. For more information about our research, please ! visit http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/staff/jgross.
Applicants must possess the desire to learn and think critically, and be willing to travel for long periods of time (up to 6 weeks). The abilities to live outdoors, work extended days in the field, carry loads up to 50 lbs, and conduct field work under adverse weather conditions, in uneven terrain, and on water are essential. The abilities to follow instructions and get along with others in tight quarters are also very important, as are independent thinking and problem troubleshooting. Mechanical skills (e.g., welding, engine repair, handiness) are a plus. Graduate, post baccalaureate, and undergraduate applicants from other fields such as toxicology, chemistry, engineering, cell or molecular biology, animal sciences, and nutrition are encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact: Bahram Farokhkish Research Assistant, USGS [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------- Teton Science Schools People - Nature - Place - Education Adam Sepulveda Graduate of Teton Science Schools 700 Coyote Canyon Road Jackson, WY 83001 [email protected] www.tetonscience.org
