Researchers at the University of Nevada at Reno are seeking a summer undergraduate research assistant for research on chemical ecology and evolution in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
Researchers at the University of Nevada at Reno seek a highly motivated undergraduate student to participate in an NSF-funded project researching chemical ecology and evolution in tropical forests. The summer project will involve a combination of field work and lab work. Lab work will take place in a chemical ecology lab at UNR, working closely with the PIs (Smilanich, Dyer, Jeffrey, Forister) and current postdoc (Lora Richards). The field work will take place in an Ecuadorian cloud forest (Yanayacu Biology Station), working with a team of undergraduate and graduate students.
The REU fellowship includes a living stipend, travel to Ecuador, and station fees. The position will start at the beginning of June and run through the end of July. To apply, please send the following: (1) CV including names and contact information for 2 references; and (2) cover letter stating your research interests. Send materials to smilanich@gmail.com.
Position will be open until filled.
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