Mammal Diversity and Climate Change We are looking for field assistants to join the lab of Dr. Christy McCain at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and CU Museum for summer 2012. 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: setting up and taking down sampling plots, live-trapping small mammals, conducting visual transects, and sampling of various habitat parameters and insects. The position requires extended periods in remote and rugged field settings, sometimes at high elevations, involving camping and hiking in a variety of weather conditions. The majority of the work will take place in the San Juan Mountains of south-western Colorado. Shared housing will be provided when not in the field. Dates of employment: May to August 2012, with potential to work into early September-October. The position is full time. Salary: $12-14 per hour depending on experience. Preferred experience: Degree in a biology-related subject in progress or completed, prior field experience, and small mammal trapping experience. Required experience: Applicants must have the ability to hike long distances sometimes at altitude and/or over rough, hilly terrain, lifting and carrying up to 25lbs, and the ability to work in variable weather conditions at remote locations. To apply please send a letter of interest, CV, transcripts, and 3 references to Dr. Sarah King at [email protected]. Review of applicants will begin on March 12 and continue until the posts are filled. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Sarah R.B. King, Ph.D. Research Associate University of Colorado at Boulder CU Museum of Natural History, and Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, MCOL 265 UCB, Rm. W135, Boulder, CO 80309, USA. Email: [email protected] Office: +1 303-492-8466 Cell: +1 720-587-9890 Fax: +1 303-735-2274
