SALAMANDER RESEARCH POSITION FOR JUNE-AUGUST 2009
I am looking for one or two field assistants to help with
research on Long-toed Salamanders in the Pacific Northwest this summer. The field
season will run from June until the end of August. The job involves helping to locate and catch salamanders, taking notes and conducting habitat analyses. There is also a small laboratorycomponent during which the assistant will help with DNA extractions and PCR.
Qualifications:
1) Experience hiking and camping required. Preference will be
given to applicants with previous field experience.
2) Physically fit. The job will involve hiking to field sites
with gear, actively looking for salamanders and long stretches of time outdoors.
3) A willingness to learn, enthusiasm for research and full
dedication to the project
4) Must be comfortable working and living in small groups
5) Driver‚s license and first aid certification, are not
required but are helpful
Additional Requirements:
1) Canadian citizenship or valid work permit for Canada
2) Successful applicant must have valid health insurance,
including coverage in Canada and the USA for the duration of the field season.
Salary:
Will depend on experience but, at a minimum, will be more than
sufficient to cover living expenses during the field season
Other Benefits:
1) Learn about amphibians and get experience in the field
2) Great for outdoors enthusiasts as there is lots of hiking,
camping, etc. involved
3) An interesting way to see the Western United States and
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Washington and Idaho)
4) Opportunities for credit and/or an independent project can be
discussed
Deadlines:
I will be accepting applications until April 15 but interviews
will commence before then as I am hoping to fill this position by May. If interested, please contact
Julie Lee-Yaw at
lee-yaw@zoology.ubc.ca
for more information and to obtain an application form.
Julie A. Lee-Yaw
Graduate Student
Zoology Department
University of British Columbia