Field Assistant
The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis is seeking a temporary full-time field assistant with previous aquatic survey experience. The position will pay $10-12/hr depending on experience (no benefits provided) starting May 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

The position will entail assisting two primary researchers in collecting stream habitat data for a study on the use of stream habitats by foothill yellow-legged frogs, at low to mid-elevations across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Specifically, duties include conducting visual and snorkeling surveys to determine habitat use, assess habitat conditions using basic stream survey techniques and assisting with compiling and entering field data into an excel database. Applicants must be able to work with others in an outdoor setting, and they must be able to work a flexible schedule, such as early mornings and long days. Duties may require walking with heavy equipment, lifting, standing for long periods of time and wading and snorkeling in streams. Knowledge in aquatic ecology, fluvial geomorphology, hydrologic processes and basic surveying/mapping is desirable. Training will be provided on species survey protocols and other basic stream survey techniques.

Applications will be considered until April 20, 2008 on a first come, first considered basis. Interested applicants should contact Sarah Yarnell with questions and resumes:

Sarah Yarnell, PhD.
Center for Watershed Sciences, UC Davis
yarnell@geology.ucdavis.edu (email preferred)
530-754-9367 (messages only)

4-2-2008