[ESSP] REU - small mammal communities

[Charlene D'Avanzo]

Date:    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:19:42 -0400
From:    Alexis Harrison <alexisss at HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: REU - small mammal communities

The University of New Mexico has an ongoing program to study the role of
climate dynamics and ecosystem productivity on the dynamics of hantavirus,
a naturally- occurring zoonotic disease in wild rodents. To better
understand these dynamics, small  mammal populations are being monitored at
several sites in New Mexico, including but  not limited to 1) the Sevilleta
National Wildlife Refuge, 2) Cibola National Forest near  Albuquerque,
Gallup, and Magdelena, and 3) the Valles Caldera National Trust. The summer
intern will be responsible for obtaining blood samples and other data from
live rodents captured during these studies, collecting and preparing
voucher specimens to be deposited in the Museum of Southwestern Biology,
collecting samples of insects and plants from study sites, radio tracking
of small mammals, and data entry. The summer intern MUST be able to make
extensive field excursions (up to 5 consecutive days) several times per
month (up to 4 weeks per month). The associate must be enthusiastic, highly
motivated, able to work with limited supervision, and able to work as a
team member. This is an ideal position for someone seeking to gain
experience in field biology in preparation for entering a field based
Master's degree program. The weekly stipend (approximately 40 hours per
week) is $360. Transportation to and from field sites, as well as
accommodations at the field sites, are provided. To apply for the position,
send a cover letter indicating why you want the position, a current resume,
and college transcripts to Chris Hice (clhice at unm.edu). You must be a U.S.
citizen and enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited
U.S. institution to apply for the job.

-- 
Charlene

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Charlene D'Avanzo
Professor of Ecology 
Dean, School of Natural Sciences
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA 01002

Voice 413-5595569
FAX 413-5595448
Email - cdavanzo at hampshire.edu

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Course website: http://ns.hampshire.edu/ns207/

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