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Position Overview: The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS), in cooperation with the Chicago Botanic Garden, is recruiting 3 Grassland Plant Ecology Interns. These positions will be based at the Rapid City, SD office of RMRS and will work on Buffalo Gap National Grassland, which is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. Positions are funded for 18 weeks with an ideal start date of May 20th, 2024. The pay for this position will be at a rate of $19.00/hour.
These positions will assist RMRS Staff with conducting field measurements for a drought and climate change study in the Northern Great Plains. The research study is designed to give land managers and scientists a better understanding of northern mixed-grass prairie plant response to seasonal and extreme drought in the context of grazing. In support of this mission, this intern will collect plant species composition, demography, and biomass data, as well as maintain mowing treatments and rainout shelter infrastructure. As this project is a collaboration among RMRS, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Colorado State University, this intern will interact with scientists specializing in variety of plant ecology topics.
These positions will work as part of the Maintaining Resilient Dryland Ecosystems program and thus may occasionally work in sagebrush and sagebrush-associated habitats. In addition to the drought project, this position may assist with additional projects as opportunities arise, such as fieldwork helping assess invasive annual brome germination rates. A typical work week will consist of four 10-hour days. Initially, interns will work together with the assistance of the lead scientist or an experienced technician, but may work more independently as the season progresses.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands:
Fieldwork entails long periods of driving in remote locations coupled with cross-country hiking and standing, sitting, or kneeling on uneven terrain for most of the day. Weather extremes will vary from cold winds or rain in the spring to temperatures over 100F in the summer, with little to no shade.
The use of computers, digital cameras, and 4wd vehicles are essential parts of the job. There will be limited overnight travel but most overnight accommodations while in the field will be a combination of primitive camping, established campgrounds, and hotel stays, depending on travel logistics and availability. Incumbents must also be willing to spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and analysis.
Incumbents should also be able to do the following activities:
To Apply:
Complete an application online at https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs. Your application should include a Chicago Botanic Garden application along with a cover letter, resume, and the names of three (3) professional references. Application materials should be addressed to Monica Depies, CLM Program Coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden. Questions about the position should be directed to Monica Depies at mdepies@chicagobotanic.org
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