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Summer 2004 opportunities available to students:

SUMMER FIELD RESEARCH IN INSECT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY

Do you have an interest in entomology or ecology and want to learn more about field research? We have an opening for a summer field assistant the will work with a graduate student researcher in insect community ecology. This research takes place on cottonwoods along the Weber River near Ogden, Utah. 

The position provides a student with the unique opportunity to work with an integrated research group that studies the effects of host plant genetic diversity on: plant chemistry, physiology, dependent insect communities, and ecosystem function. The student accepted for this position will specifically be working on the effects of host plant genetic variation on insect community structure and diversity, which has important conservation implications.
The student associated with this project will gain expertise in the following areas:

1) advanced field identification of insects,

2) design and implementation of field experiments,

3) and data collection and entry

The student will also interact with ecologists who are advancing the newly developing field of
community genetics.

To apply for this position, it is recommended that the student have the following qualifications:

1) completion of introductory-level courses in biology or environmental science,

2) completion of a course in entomology or experience with the taxonomic identification of insects,

3) familiarity with the outdoors through recreational activities, previous field work, outdoor camps, scouting, etc.
The position will start in mid-May and extend through mid-August of 2004. Salary will be $7.00 and hour and the student will work at least a 40-hour week. The student's housing will be paid, but they are expected to pay for their own boarding costs. For more information, please contact Art Keith (ARK36@dana.ucc.nau.edu)