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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 26pt;">Institute
for Applied Ecology</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="">Dedicated to native ecosystem conservation,
research, and education</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size: 26pt;"></span></b></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center">
<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i><span style="font-size: 8pt;">PO Box 2855</span></i></b><b style=""><i><span style="font-size: 8pt;">, Corvallis OR 97339-2855</span></i></b><b style=""><i><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style=""> </span>phone: 541-753-3099<span style=""> </span>fax: 541-753-3098</span></i></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 30pt;"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoHeader"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Restoration
Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">The <b style="">Institute for Applied Ecology</b> (<a href="http://www.appliedeco.org/">www.appliedeco.org</a>) will be hiring<b style=""> </b>up to nine interns this summer for
field work and related activities.<span style=""> </span>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. </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 4pt;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">PRAIRIE RESTORATION RESEARCH</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: (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).<span style=""> </span>Applicants MUST be able to start mid-April.<span style=""> </span>Internships are 10 weeks the potential for an
extension.<span style=""> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: uppercase;">Conservation Research</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: uppercase;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(3 positions):<span style=""> </span>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.<span style="">
</span>Approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight
(accommodations include both hotels and primitive camping sites)<i style="">. </i>Applicants MUST be able to start by
the second week of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to
late-April.<span style=""> </span>Internships will last 12
weeks, with the potential for an extension.<span style="">
</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(2-3 positions) Interns will complete habitat assessments
on public and private lands in Benton
County, OR.<span style=""> </span>Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical
survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant species.<span style=""> </span>Applicants with plant identification skills
or familiarity with Willamette
Valley flora are
encouraged to apply.<span style=""> </span>Applicants MUST be
able to start by the first week of May, with preference to those who can start
in mid- to late-April.<span style=""> </span>Position will run
through early July.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We encourage you to visit our website, <a href="http://www.appliedeco.org/">www.appliedeco.org</a> for more information
on these projects.</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Interest in conservation biology, restoration
ecology, botany</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Plant identification and ecological research skills
(or enthusiastic willingness to learn)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attention to detail</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold,
wet conditions with exposure to poison oak</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">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</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Compensation:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">
$9.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and
lodging). <span style=""> </span>Housing in Corvallis is not provided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">To Apply:<span style=""> </span></span></b>Applications
must be emailed to <a href="mailto:jobs@appliedeco.org">jobs@appliedeco.org</a>
no later than Monday, February 17, 2009. <span style="font-size: 11pt;">Include
a <u>letter of interest</u> stating when you would be available to start work
(this is a MUST) and which project(s) you would prefer, <u>resume</u>, <u>transcripts</u>
(unofficial is fine), and <u>two letters of recommendation</u>.<span style=""> </span>INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa.<span style=""> </span>Applications will be considered upon
receipt.<span style=""> </span></span></p>