-- Sarah R.B. King Research Associate University of Colorado at Boulder
CU Museum, MCOL 265 UCB, Rm. W135, Boulder, CO 80309, USA. Email: [email protected] Office: +1 303-492-8466 Cell: +1 720-587-9890
*Mammal Diversity and Climate Change:*three positions are available for
field assistants in the lab of Dr. Christy McCain at the University of
Colorado at Boulder, Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and CU
Museum. We will be examining small mammal distributions on two
contrasting mountain systems in the Southern Rocky Mountains to test
hypotheses related to the maintenance of biological diversity and to
detect range shifts due to climate change. Duties include: live-trapping
small mammals, conducting visual transects, sampling of various habitat
parameters, seeds and insects. The position requires periods of up to 10
days in remote and rugged field settings, sometimes at high elevations,
involving camping and hiking in a variety of weather conditions. Dates
of employment are May to August 2011, with potential to work into early
September-October. The position is full time. Salary will be $12.00 per
hour. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Volunteer research
opportunities are also available beyond these three paid positions.
Please send a letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to Dr. Sarah King
at [email protected] of applicants will begin on March 21
and will continue until the posts are filled.
