Position duration: ten weeks of funding to be used June 1 – September 30, 2015 with possibility of extension.
Location: Sequoia National Park, California. Benefits: $5,000 total stipend, some travel support, and food allowance for fieldwork. Project Summary: Alpine lakes are important indicators of environmental change because they are especially sensitive to shifts in climate and rates of atmospheric deposition of nutrients. Our research seeks to understand the structure and function of high-elevation aquatic ecosystems of the Sierra Nevada. Position requirements: Applicants should have considerable backcountry experience and the ability to carry heavy (50+ lb.) loads extended distances over steep and uneven terrain. They should be comfortable using small inflatable boats and will be expected to work independently and, at times, without supervision. A general understanding of aquatic ecology and limnology, environmental chemistry, and computers is desirable. Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States currently enrolled as undergraduate students. Applicants must provide their own backpacking equipment, vehicle, and health insurance. Application deadline: May 1, 2015. Read position requirements carefully to insure eligibility. To apply: Send a copy of your resume and a ONE page statement of interest that addresses the following areas: Experience with field research in general and limnological research more specifically, extent of backcountry experience and involvement in logistical planning for trips, experience operating small inflatable boats, and expected graduation date. Please indicate your dates of availability. Send application materials as a single file with your last name and first name as the file name (example: "Smith.Katie.doc") to: Steve Sadro University of California, Santa Barbara/Riverside [email protected]
