For more information on this Research Aide, Research Experience for
Undergraduate (REU) position available at the Institute of Arctic
Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, see the web site at:
http://www.uaf.edu/uafhr/jobs/Student.html
or contact: Martha Raynolds, fnmkr [at] uaf.edu
CLOSING DATE: May 13, 2002 by 5:00 PM
Job Vacancy Announcement
X External Recruitment
DEPARTMENT: Institute of Arctic Biology
JOB TITLE: Research Aide, Research Experience for Undergraduate
(REU)
LOCATION: Fairbanks, Alaska
PCN NUMBER: 924208 (REF#02-74)
Grade: $8.47 per hour
Opening Date: May 9, 2002
Closing Date: May 13, 2002 BY 5:00 PM
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with identifying and describing vegetation
communities of the Alaskan arctic. This position will be based in
Fairbanks, with most of the work to be done at the UAF. In addition, the
student will participate as a field assistant in a field trip along the
Dalton Highway, which goes from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay. Data
collection would be at a series of plots along the road, in the tundra
north of the Brooks Range. Duties consist of analyzing data collected on
the North Slope and Seward Peninsula of Alaska, including plant species
cover data and environmental variables from study plots (data have
already been entered in computer data files). The student will use
statistical classification software and techniques such as sorted tables
to analyze plant communities, and their distribution with relation to
environmental variables. The student will develop his/her own
independent project, which could include the analysis of the floristic
of frost boil ecosystems, analysis of the vegetation communities in
these ecosystems, or another project of the student's choosing.
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License; US Citizen or Permanent
Resident; The Successful Candidate Will Be Required to Provide A Copy of
Their Social Security Card at the Time of Employment. Knowledge of
general ecology or plant ecology, plant taxonomy, and plant community
classification. Skills in vegetation community analysis (we will train
you in some of the techniques and sampling methods we will be using;
however, the successful candidate must be familiar with general
vegetation sampling methods). Ability to accurately collect, record,
organize, and analyze data; collect, record, and organize data;
undertake rigorous physical work and long hours in the field,
occasionally work under adverse weather conditions; work closely with
fellow workers and supervisors as well as work independently; work on a
tedious task until complete.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Current college student or within six months of
graduation, sufficient experience to perform the responsibilities of the
position, work independently, analyze data, field experience including
collect, record, and organize data, plant identification, vegetation
sampling. In addition, student must feel comfortable in the outdoors in
remote locations. Working Hours to be arranged. Job Duration is ten
weeks, approximately from mid-June through end of August 2002.
An Applicant Form can be downloaded from the following web site location
http://www.alaska.edu/hr/forms/PDF_ent/applicant_form_ent.pdf - or can
be picked up from UAF Human Resources, Administrative Services Center,
3295 College Road, Room 108, Fairbanks, Alaska.
In addition, submit a cover letter and a resume that includes the names,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of two references. References must
send letters of recommendation separately. In your cover letter, explain
why you are interested in this program and how it fits into your
long-term education and career goals. Also describe your background and
include anything that you think would convince us that you are the most
appropriate person for this research position. Submit your application
materials to the following address:
Institute of Arctic Biology
PO Box 757000
Irving I Building, Room 309,
West Ridge
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7000
Attention: MARTA CONNER (JOB02-74)
Fax: 907-474-7666
Office: 907-474-6676
For additional information regarding this project, please contact Martha
Raynolds through email at fnmkr [at] uaf.edu