[PCA] posting: Restoration Ecology/Conservation Biology Internships

[Rob Massatti]

*Institute for Applied Ecology*

*Dedicated to native ecosystem conservation, research, and education***
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*PO Box 2855**, Corvallis OR 97339-2855**      phone: 541-753-3099      fax:
541-753-3098***



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*Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships*

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*The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to
nine 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. *



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*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.  Internships are
10 weeks the potential for an extension.



*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.



*PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN *(2-3 positions) Interns 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.  Applicants MUST be able to start by the first week
of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to late-April.  Position
will run through early July.



*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
   - Ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 30 pound pack and work in a
   bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time



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



*To Apply:  *Applications must be emailed to jobs at appliedeco.org no later
than Monday, February 17, 2009. Include 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*.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa.  Applications
will be considered upon receipt.
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