Research interns are needed to assist in a multi-disciplinary, multi-
investigator, experimental study ecology and evolution in Trinidad.
The research is led by Professor David Reznick at the University of
California, Riverside. We seek to integrate multiple biological
fields for the study of the interactions between ecological and
evolutionary processes in Trinidadian streams. Duties of the position
include assisting in monthly censuses of fish populations (guppies) in
montane streams. The monthly censuses include long hours of laboratory
time. Qualifications: We seek interns who are entertaining the
possibility of pursing graduate studies in some area of ecology and
evolution and who wish to gain some field research experience before
entering graduate school. Research will take place in semi-remote
areas of Trinidad sometimes under bad weather conditions. Applicants
must be able to live and work well with others. Research will also
involve carrying heavy packs over slippery and steep terrain.
Applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to meet the
demands of field research under these conditions. Ability to drive a
standard transmission vehicle is desirable but not required.
Applicants with first-aid/first responder training, skills in
automobile maintenance, and construction skills are highly desirable.
Please address these skills when applying.
Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3-months in Trinidad,
with possibility of extension. Starting dates are flexible, starting
as early as March 2012. We will cover travel expenses and living
expenses.
Applicants should send cover letter, CV and the names, phone numbers
and e-mail addresses of three or more professional references to David
Reznick ([email protected]). At least two of the references should be
academics.
Andres Lopez-Sepulcre
Laboratoire d'Ecologie, UMR 7625
Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris
[email protected]
http://web.me.com/asepulcre
Andres Lopez-Sepulcre
Laboratoire d'Ecologie, UMR 7625
Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris
[email protected]
http://web.me.com/asepulcre
