[PCA] Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships

Lori Wisehart loriw at peak.org
Mon Jan 14 12:30:45 CST 2008


*The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to
eight interns this summer for field work and related activities.  Our paid
positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals
considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career.
Internships are partially supported by the Native Plant Society of **Oregon*
*, and interns are encouraged to write short articles for the NPSO Bulletin.
*



* *

*PRAIRIE RESTORATION RESEARCH*: (3 positions) Interns will help on a large
scale research project studying prairie restoration methods in Oregon,
Washington, and British Columbia.  Field work will involve botanical
surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological measurements.  Applicants with
plant identification skills are particularly encouraged to apply.
Approximately 65% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (mostly in
Washington).  Applicants MUST be able to start mid-April, with a flexible
end date (typically mid July).  *Questions? *Amanda Stanley (
astanley at peak.org).



*Conservation Research* (3 positions):  Interns will work on a variety of
projects throughout the summer including rare plant habitat surveys,
threatened and endangered species research and monitoring, and invasive
species research throughout the state of Oregon.  Approximately 50% of the
work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both hotels
and primitive camping sites)*. *Applicants MUST be able to start by the
second week of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to
late-April.  Internships will last 12 weeks, with the potential for an
extension.  *Questions? *Andrea Thorpe (athorpe at peak.org).



*PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN *(1) Intern will complete habitat
assessments on public and private lands in Benton County, OR.  Fieldwork
(daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical survey and surveys
for threatened and endangered plant species.  Applicants with plant
identification skills or familiarity with Willamette Valley flora are
encouraged to apply.  *Late April – early July.  Questions? *Carolyn Menke (
cmenke at peak.org)**



*We encourage you to visit our website, www.appliedeco.org for more
information on these projects.*



*Qualifications:*

   - Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany
   - Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic
   willingness to learn)
   - Attention to detail
   - Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with
   exposure to poison oak



*Compensation:* $9.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight
field work (food and lodging).  Housing in Corvallis is not provided.



*To Apply:  *Send a *letter of interest* stating when you would be available
to start work (this is a MUST) and which project(s) you would prefer, *
resume*, *transcripts* (unofficial is fine), and *two letters of
recommendation*.  Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work
visa or an application for a work visa.  Applications will be considered
upon receipt.  *Applications must be received by **Monday, February 11, 2008
*, and may be sent via mail, email, or fax.



  Via regular post:

Intern Applications

Institute for Applied Ecology

P.O. Box 2855
Corvallis, OR 97339-2855

phone: (541) 753-3099



Via email:

astanley at peak.org

**please include "intern application" in subject line**

Via fax:

(541) 753-3098



Via FedEx/UPS

Intern Applications

Institute for Applied Ecology

563 SW Jefferson Ave.

Corvallis, Oregon 97333

phone: (541) 753-3099
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