College Internships for the Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

College Internships for the Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale – May/June 2014

The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale are seeking volunteers to assist with data collection for the 2014 summer field season. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable field experience while working in the remote and beautiful Isle Royale.

Duration:
Approximately a four week period between early-May and mid-June.

Work Environment:
Work is conducted on-trail and off-trail throughout Isle Royale. This is a physically demanding position; the climate, insects (mosquitoes and black flies), and terrain are often uncomfortable. Volunteers may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. for varying distances (up to 10 miles per day) over trail and cross-country conditions. The primary mode of living is backpacking. Most travel is by foot.

Work Schedule: Typically spend 6-8 days in the field followed by 1-2 day at base camp. Work schedule varies depending upon conditions, project needs and logistics.

Compensation:
Food stipend of $15.00/day. (There are no housing or transportation expenses once you arrive to Isle Royale.)

Primary Duties:

• measure new growth on balsam fir trees
• collect moose pellets for diet analysis
• collect bones from wolf-killed moose carcasses
• other duties as assigned

You are extremely unlikely to see a wolf during this job, but are likely to see moose.

Qualifications:

• Documented experience backpacking and camping for extended periods of time in remote settings.
• Proficiency with orienteering (use of map and compass for navigating) required.
• Good physical condition.
• Possess the ability to get along with others in backcountry settings for 10-day periods of time.
• Enrollment in college/university in a Life Sciences curriculum.

Application Period
Applications must be received by March 1, 2014. Potential candidates will be asked for a phone interview by March 20, 2014. If you have not heard from them by March 31, 2014, they have selected another assistant.

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume detailing educational and employment backgrounds, along with the name and contact information (email address and telephone number) of 3 work-related references to Dr. Leah M. Vucetich. In addition, complete the Summer Intern Application Form and the Summer Intern Health Form found on their Web site.