[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Change Interns, NEON

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/climate-change-internss/po-00727929

Climate Change Interns
Expected Dates
May 8, 2019 to August 9, 2019
Site
National Ecological Observatory Network
Position ID
PO-00727929
The National Ecological Observatory Network is a National Science Foundation 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON uses cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory includes over 300+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.
Interns in this field-going position will work as part of a larger field crew and participate in multiple aspects of NEON’s field data collection efforts. These include small mammal trapping, insect collection, vegetation surveys, soil sampling, and potentially aquatic sampling. In addition, back at the lab, interns will gain experience with processing and tracking samples, identifying insects and plants, and data entry.
These internships will be located in NEON’s Domain 17 (Pacific Southwest), with a field office located in Fresno, CA. During this 4-month position, field work will primarily take place at 2 sites on the Sierra National Forest, one in the mid-elevation shrub and conifer forest (4000’) and another in the alpine conifer forest (7000’). Applicants should expect to camp for up to 4 days at a time and work under variable field conditions, including intense sun and rain, rugged terrain, poison oak, biting insects, and wildlife (including black bears and rattlesnakes). The field sites have very few roads, so applicants should expect to navigate and hike off-trail every day.

·         Location Description
NEON D17/Sierra National Forest, Fresno, CA
·         Training Provided
All interns will receive protocol and safety training, 4WD training, and be CPR and First Aid certified.
·         Educational/Recreational Opportunities
Fresno is centrally located to many California attractions. Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks and the John Muir/Ansel Adams wilderness complex are all within 2 hours of the city. The coast and San Francisco are a 3 hour drive.
Main Area of Focus
Sustainability
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology
some coursework or experience
Camping
some experience
Field Research
some experience
GPS
some experience
Plant Identification
some experience
Orienteering compass skills
some experience

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