Position Begins: May 23, 2011
Position Ends: August 26, 2011
Posting Ends: April 1, 2011
Pay Rate: $11/hour
Job Description:
The Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools is seeking a research intern to support a mule deer ecology study in northwest Wyoming. Research goals include delineation of short-distance migration corridors; improved understanding of mule deer responses to roadways and human development; and development of spatially-explicit winter habitat-use models. The research intern will assist with field work and data entry. Specific duties include radio-telemetry, behavioral observations, vegetation measurement, data entry (GIS and excel) and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications:
• BS in wildlife ecology, natural resource management or related field
• Experience with field work and navigation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Wilderness First Aid certified (required)
Bullet Pointed Responsibilities:
• Assist with field work and data entry
• Support radio-telemetry, behavioral observations and vegetation measurement
• Maintain equipment
• Other duties as assigned
Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models that other western communities can follow.
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=conservation_research_center
Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background check, driving check, and drug screening.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Human Resources by email: employment@tetonscience.org. List “Mule Deer Research Intern” in the email subject line.
