The Research Foundation of the State University of New York
Sage Apprenticeship - Summer 2007
Announcement of Temporary Position at the Adirondack Ecological Center
Title: Biologist (Project Aide, or Senior Research Aide if full-time SUNY student)
Salary: $9 per hour Duration: May 14th - August 17th, 2007
Background: The primary purpose of the apprenticeship is to provide a meaningful professional field experience by placing a student in the role of member of the staff of the Adirondack Ecological Center. The incumbent will gain experience with field ecology, laboratory skills, computer analysis, teamwork and leadership. The typical day might include supervising a group of students in collecting data on Huntington Wildlife Forest or another study site in the Adirondacks, doing data analysis, and preparing a report. A permanent staff member of the Adirondack Ecological Center supervises the position.
Description of responsibilities: The successful candidate will work
with AEC staff in conducting research in the Adirondacks. Specific duties include,
but are not limited to the following:
ˇ Vegetation sampling
ˇ Small mammal live-trapping
ˇ Salamander population estimation
ˇ Deer population estimation
ˇ Data entry and analysis
ˇ Supervision of undergraduate students
ˇ Preparation of reports
Qualifications: Preference will be given to those students who have previously been exposed to Huntington Wildlife Forest. The successful candidate will exhibit an enthusiasm for and abilities in field biology, computer analysis, writing and teamwork. At least 3 years (approximately 90 credit-hours) completed toward a BS in biology, forestry or a related field is required. Experience in plant and animal identification, vegetation, soil, and vertebrate sampling preferred. A valid driver's license for travel in New York State is required.
Application Deadline: Although the college will accept applications until the position is filled, candidates should submit materials by March 24, 2007 to assure optimal consideration. This position is pending approval of funding.
Application Process: Send a letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three references, with a brief explanation of the candidate's relationship to each reference.
Send all materials, preferably by e-mail, to jobs@esf.edu
or via mail to:
Office of Human Resources
217 Bray Hall
The Research Foundation of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2778
Please specify that you are applying for the Sage Apprenticeship position in
your cover letter.
The Research Foundation of the State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer.
Visit the Adirondack Ecological Center and
SUNY-ESF on the web at http://www.esf.edu/aec/