The Arctic Long-Term Ecological Research program seeks applications from 
motivated persons who will help support ongoing ecological research projects 
located at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Information about 
the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project is available at 
http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/ARC/ and information about the Toolik Field 
Station is available at http://www.uaf.edu/toolik/.  These positions are 
term appointments limited to the summer of 2012. More than one position is 
available, as noted below.

POSITIONS AND DUTIES:
Summer Field Assistant: The successful candidate will participate in 
research on arctic tundra stream ecosystems in the Toolik Field Station 
research area.  Duties include monitoring physical parameters in streams, 
collection and analysis of water samples, benthic samples, and juvenile and 
adult fish.  Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with spreadsheet software, 
and some knowledge of stream ecosystems preferred. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Applicants for the Summer Field 
Assistant should be recent college graduates (BS or MS) with substantial 
course work and/or field experience in environmental sciences.  Some 
background in aquatic ecology, hydrology, chemistry, fish ecology and/or 
ecosystems ecology preferred.  Applicants for the Undergraduate (REU) 
Scholar position may come from any field related to environmental sciences.  
The ideal REU Scholar candidate will be a returning senior student who has 
completed basic courses in biology, chemistry, math, and statistics and may 
have completed courses in general ecology, physics, biogeochemistry, 
hydrology, or related disciplines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants to both positions should be in good 
health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and prepared to live in a 
field camp where cooperation with others is essential, personal privacy is 
limited, and living accommodations are spare and simple. Maturity and self-
motivation are essential.  Wilderness or outdoor experience is highly 
desirable.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Candidates for these jobs should be available to 
live at the Toolik Field Station for 2-3 months during June, July and 
August.  Travel to Toolik Field Station will be paid as well as the cost of 
room and board at the station. Successful candidates will be offered an 
hourly wage or seasonal stipend commensurate with their level of experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applicant review will begin March 1 and continue until 
suitable candidates are identified. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 
March 30. 

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter (or email), resume, copy of transcripts, 
names, addresses, telephone number and email contacts for 3 references to:  
Elissa Schuett at the Rubenstein Ecosystems Science Lab, University of 
Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401. E-mail: Elissa.Schuett@uvm.edu.  We accept 
and encourage complete applications as attachments to an E-mail message.  
Clearly indicate the position for which you wish to be considered.  

UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking 
workplace.