>
>Hi All,
>This may be of interest to some....read on....
>
>Field assistants. The University of California Sierra Nevada Aquatic
>Research Laboratory (SNARL) is seeking 4 field assistants to conduct
>alpine lake amphibian surveys in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park
>during Summer 2004. The objective of these surveys is to quantify
>amphibian population trends and characterize the distribution of
>amphibian diseases amongst populations. Employment will start on or
>near June 15, 2004 and will end on or near September 1, 2004. Field
>work includes backpacking in some of the most spectacular wilderness
>in
>the country, conducting visual encounter surveys for amphibians, and
>assessing disease status of frog populations. Two person crews will
>typically be in the field for 10-14 days at a time. The field work is
>frequently conducted under difficult conditions that include inclement
>weather, cold temperatures, and voracious mosquitoes. In addition,
>most
>of the backpacking is cross-country over demanding terrain and
>requires
>excellent routefinding skills.
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>
>
>Applicants MUST have extensive backpacking experience at high
>elevations
>(>10,000'). In addition, applicants should be highly motivated and in
>excellent physical condition, have their own backpacking equipment, be
>prepared for working long hours under difficult conditions, and at a
>minimum be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in biology,
>ecology, or related field. Research experience is a definite plus.
>Additional skills sought in crew leaders include wilderness first aid
>training (e.g., Wilderness First Responder), extensive routefinding
>experience, and leadership experience or outdoor leadership training
>(e.g., NOLS). All positions will be filled with individuals having a
>keen interest in field research and enthusiasm for working as a part
>of
>a team.
>
>
>
>Crew leaders and crew members will be paid $15/hr and $12/hr,
>respectively. Travel, per diem, and housing will also be covered.
>Applications must be received by February 20, 2004, and should include
>a
>resume, cover letter, and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies
>are sufficient). The resume should include names, addresses,
>telephone
>numbers, and email addresses of three references familiar with the
>applicant's educational and/or research background. The cover letter
>should detail research and backpacking experience and explain career
>goals. Successful applicants will be notified by March 1, 2004. Send
>applications to Dr. Roland Knapp, Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research
>Laboratory, HCR 79, Box 198, Crowley Lake, CA 93546. A more detailed
>job description is available at <http://nrs.ucop.edu/jobs/jobs.html>
>http://nrs.ucop.edu/jobs/jobs.html.
>
>
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>Roland A. Knapp
>Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory
>University of California, HCR 79, Box 198
>Crowley Lake, CA 93546
>phone: 760.647.0034; fax: 413.638.9164
>email: knapp@lifesci.ucsb.edu
>http://www.msi.ucsb.edu/resrchrs/knapp/text/name.html
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