1. Summer Research Assistants

Wadable Stream Habitat Sampling (6 positions)

Non Wadable Stream Habitat and Fish Sampling (4 positions)

Location: Two crews will be based out of The University of

Michigan, Ann Arbor: one wadable stream habitat sampling crew (3

people) and the nonwadable stream habitat and fish sampling crew (4

people). One wadable stream habitat sampling crew (3 people) will be

based out of Marquette, Michigan.

Responsibilities: Successful applicants will assist researchers

from the University of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural

Resources (MDNR) with the collection and analysis of field data related to

the quantification of stream habitats throughout the state of Michigan.

Salary: $10/hour for field personnel (7), $12/hour for crew

leaders (3)

Closing Date: February 28, 2005. We reserve the right to close this

position earlier based on the volume of applicants.

Contact: Please send cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae,

transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and a minimum of three references to:

Dana Infante

Institute for Fisheries Research

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

212 Museums Annex

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1084

infanted@umich.edu (e-mail)

Phone: (734) 663-3554 ext 115

In the cover letter, applicants should indicate their preferred work

location (Marquette or Ann Arbor), their preferred project (wadable or

nonwadable streams), and any special skills relevant to their preferred

project.

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2. Summer Research Assistants (7 positions)

Fish and Habitat Sampling in Lakes

Location: The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Responsibilities: Successful applicants will assist researchers from the

University of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

(MDNR) with the collection of fish and habitat data from lakes throughout

the state of Michigan. The objective of this project is to inventory

inland lakes and to develop and refine assessment methods for the MDNR’s

statewide Lake Status and Trends monitoring program. Data collection will

involve rigorous habitat assessments, lake mapping, and fish surveys in a

variety of lakes throughout Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will be selected based on extent of

completed coursework and previous aquatics-related experience. Crew

leaders must have a minimum of junior/senior standing in B.S. program in

aquatics or related field. Applicants must be available at least from

May 23, 2005 through August 26, 2004. Knowledge and/or experience of

habitat assessment techniques, identification of fishes and aquatic

macrophytes, and experience operating boats preferred, but not necessary.

All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to work

extended hours on a boat in all types of weather, and be able to travel

most of the summer. A vehicle and lodging will be provided for

work-related travel. Successful applicants will be required to provide

their own housing and meals.

Salary: $10/hour for field personnel, $12/hour for crew leaders

Closing Date: February 28, 2005. We reserve the right to close this

position early based on the volume of applicants.

Contact: Please send cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae (including a

description of relevant coursework), and a minimum of three references to:

Glenn Carter, Institute for Fisheries Research, 212 Museums Annex Bldg,

1109 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1084. Phone: (734)

663-3554 ext 115, e-mail: carterg@michigan.gov.