[PCA] Job posting: Conservation Biology Paid Internship

[Denise Giles]

*Conservation Biology Paid Internships*

* *

The *Conservation Research Program *at the* Institute for Applied Ecology *(
www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring* *up to three 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 a short
article for the NPSO Bulletin.

Interns will work on a variety of projects throughout the state of Oregon,
including rare plant habitat surveys, threatened and endangered species
research and monitoring, and invasive species research.  Approximately 50%
of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both
hotels and primitive camping sites)*. *Internships will start April
11.  Internships
will last 15 weeks, with the potential for an extension.

For more information about the types of projects interns work on, please
visit  http://www.appliedeco.org/conservation-research



*Qualifications:*

   - Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, and botany
   - Plant identification skills (or enthusiastic willingness to learn)
   - Research experience
   - 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:* $9.50/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 21, 2011. Include a *letter of interest* stating when
you will be available to start work (this is a MUST), *resume*, *transcripts
* (unofficial is fine), and *two letters of recommendation* (emailed
directly from recommender is preferred).  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.  Please direct all inquiries
to jobs at appliedeco.org.


-- 
Denise E. L. Giles-Johnson
Naturalist, Conservation Research Program
Institute for Applied Ecology
PO Box 2855, Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855
541-753-3099 ext. 507
www.appliedeco.org
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