I am seeking a field research assistant to work at a field site near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland during late April and May of 2013. You will be helping set up an ongoing experiment on the effects of warming and advanced snow melt on the phenology (timing of life history events) and reproduction of arctic plants. I am seeking someone with a tolerance for cold, as even the daytime temperatures during this time of year are often below freezing, as well as a willingness to engage in demanding physical labor and live in a tent in a semi-remote camp setting. Specific duties will include helping set up the camp, hiking several kilometers to plot locations, removing snow from plots, setting up warming chambers, and installing sensors and dataloggers.
Living expenses and travel between Schenectady, New York and Kangerlussuaq, Greenland will be covered. The northbound flight from NY to Greenland is set for 19 April, 2013. I may also be able to assist with obtaining camping gear, but having your own gear is preferred. Previous camping experience is recommended, particularly in remote settings. There may also be opportunities to transition from assisting me to assisting one (or more) of the other researchers who also do work at this site, depending on their needs and on your interest and availability. Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to David Watts (daw300 [AT] psu [DOT] edu). The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
