I am seeking a field research assistant to work in southwestern Greenland during the summer of 2014. This is a project through Penn State examining tundra plant phenology as it relates to climate change. I am seeking a motivated and independent student with previous field research experience. I will give preference to those who can stay the entire summer (mid May to late August). There may also be the opportunity to stay through mid-September. Duties could include helping to set up camp, scoring plant phenology, processing plant samples, photographing plant roots using a minirhizotron camera, and entering data.
Living expenses and travel to/from upstate New York to Greenland will be covered, and an additional small stipend may be included. You will be responsible for your own camping equipment and travel expenses to Albany, NY. The summer will be spent camping with a small group of researchers at a remote site on the tundra, so previous remote camping experience is preferred. Please send a resume and a brief personal statement to Laura Radville ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on February 20th and will continue until the position is filled.
