Reserve Management Internship
(three positions, approx. March 1 - June 30, 2008)
University of California Davis, Natural Reserve System - Donald
and Sylvia McLaughlin Reserve, Lower Lake, California
The reserve management interns will assist the reserve directors
and steward with weed management, ecological restoration, and
research at the McLaughlin Reserve (for information about the
reserve see http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/mclaughlin.html).
The interns' primary task will be to assist in the removal and
control of invasive species (barbed goat grass, yellow star thistle,
teasel, tamarisk, perennial pepperweed) with hand pulling, mowing,
and herbicide application. Additional tasks include assisting
with preparation for prescribed burns, weed mapping with GPS and
ArcGIS, collection of plant material and preparation of herbarium
specimens, propagation and planting of native species, assisting
with data collection for experiments involving invasive species
and ecological restoration, and assisting with general reserve
maintenance.
Requirements: Training in biology and the ability to learn the
flora of the McLaughlin Reserve. Ability to enjoy long days of
repetitive but meaningful work (hand weeding). Basic computer
skills and ability to learn new software applications. Familiarity
with ArcGIS is desirable. Ability to work alone in remote areas.
Ability to hike up to one mile in rough terrain with a 4-gallon
backpack sprayer. Ability to operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle safely
on unimproved dirt roads.
The internship is a "volunteer" position. Interns will
be provided housing at the reserve and a per-diem of approximately
$50 ($250/wk) to cover basic living expenses.
To apply, please send curriculum vitae, a letter describing your
interest in the position and future goals, and the names and e-mail
of two references to Dr. Paul Aigner at mclaughlin@ucdavis.edu.
Positions open until filled.
