Location: Sheep River Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada Job Description:Columbian ground squirrels are alpine-dwelling rodents that are important to the ecology of the Rocky Mountains. I am looking for a motivated field assistant to help with my PhD study on maternal investment in reproduction in these fascinating animals.
Assistants will learn fundamental field techniques, including livetrapping, animal handling, ear-tagging, marking, weighing, record- keeping, and daily visual observation. Assistants must have the ability and desire to participate in field work in extreme weather conditions (cold, rain, sleet, snow, etc). Research assistants will live in the modest University of Calgary-owned Kananaskis field station in Sheep River Provincial Park with other scientists and graduate students from Canada, USA, and Europe. Commodities are basic in the field so applicants must be able to handle these conditions. I am looking for a hardworking, diligent, responsible, and dedicated assistant. The field season starts April 12 and runs until July 9. Priority will be given to applicants who are available during this entire time period. One assistant is needed. Qualifications: Assistants must be (1) genuinely interested in behavioral and physiological ecology; (2) speak fluent English; (3) be independently motivated; (4) have a good work ethic. The ability to communicate well with others, a desire to learn, and a positive attitude are a must. To apply: please email a cover letter stating, briefly, how this position would be beneficial for your career objectives and a resume to Amy Skibiel at [email protected] To apply: please email a cover letter stating, briefly, how this position would be beneficial for your career objectives and a resume to Amy Skibiel at [email protected] Salary: volunteer
