Summer Research Opportunities Info
| Research Opportunity |
Date Posted |
| Summer research in ecology and conservation at U of I |
03-22-2006 |
CRISSP Summer Undergraduate Internship Program
The Center for Research on Invasive Species and Small Populations (CRISSP) at the University of Idaho is sponsoring 8-10 undergraduate interns to work with Center Faculty for an 8-week period during June - July of 2006. Summer interns will participate in faculty and/or graduate student research, as well as activities designed to help prepare them for graduate school and a career in science. Interns will receive a salary of $3600 for the 8 week internship.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Summaries of the Research Projects that will host interns during 2006 are provided below.
In addition to field and laboratory research, the interns will participate in group activities where they will learn about one another’s projects, meet with faculty members, attend research and mentoring seminars, learn about graduate school preparation and opportunities, and visit research sites and other areas of interest in the region.
Housing in a University of Idaho residence hall is available at a cost of $540-560 per month (single studio apartments that include high-speed internet, local phone service, and utilities).
APPLICATIONS (Due April 21):
To apply, submit the following materials electronically to jrachlow@uidaho.edu:
1. Letter of interest indicating your top 3 choices for Research Projects, previous research experience, and career goals.
2. Curriculum Vitae (or Resume).
3. Names and contact information (email and phone numbers) for 3 references.
Please indicate in the email subject line "CRISSP INTERN APPLICATION"
SCHEDULE:
April 21 Applications Due by 5:00 pm (Pacific time)
April 28 Selected interns will be notified via email
June 5 Internships will begin (unless other arrangements are made with the PI)
PROJECTS Include:
Trophic relationships among insects (Hemiptera) utilizing native shrubs.
Ecology of Chinook Salmon populations in Idaho.
Determining a reliable field protocol for chemical control of invasive New Zealand mudsnail embryos.
Research on the ecology of invasive knapweed.
Identifying molecular markers for strains of rust that is a biological control agent for invasive rush skeletonweed.
Effects of preservation method on DNA degradation in feathers.
Research on the ecology of invasive hawkweed.
These are excellent opportunities to get involved in real field ecology and conservation work.
For more information, contact:
CRISSP Summer Internship Committee
Dr. Janet Rachlow, Chair
Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
jrachlow@uidaho.edu
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