[HubbardBrookCOS] Summer REU Opportunity on Ice Storm Experiment

[Rustad, Lindsey -FS]

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Summer National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
on Ice Storm Experiment<http://hubbardbrook.org/research/climate/IceStormExp.shtml>

Location: Hubbard Brook, New Hampshire<http://hubbardbrook.org/research/climate/IceStormExp.shtml>
Duration: Ten weeks, approximately June 1 through August 10, 2016
Eligibility:  Enrolled at an undergraduate institution
Salary: $5000 summer stipend + housing
Application Deadline: April 8, 2016

A summer REU position is available at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire. The student will work on a collaborative ice storm research project<http://hubbardbrook.org/research/climate/IceStormExp.shtml> funded by the National Science Foundation. The student will participate in ongoing research at Hubbard Brook to develop field experience, and analytical and communication skills.  The student will also develop an independent research project, under the mentorship of scientists active in the ice storm experiment.  The field work may be physically demanding and involves hiking off trail, carrying equipment and supplies, spending long hours in the field, and working in inclement weather.  Experience or coursework in forestry, ecology, soil science, or related fields is desired.

The program runs from June 1 through August 10, 2016.   The student will receive a $5000 stipend for the 10-week program, as well as free housing. Food costs are paid by the participants and run approximately $40/week. Students live at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation's Pleasant View Farm<http://hubbardbrookfoundation.org/facilities/46-2/> adjacent to the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. All students in the REU program are expected to share and cooperate with cleaning, cooking, and related chores.

For an NSF video on the Ice Storm Experiment, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81-btZTWpoA&feature=youtu.be

Application: Please email resume and cover letter to Lindsey Rustad (lrustad at fs.fed.us<mailto:lrustad at fs.fed.us>) and John Campbell (jlcampbell at fs.fed.us<file:///C:\Users\lrustad\AppData\Local\Temp\jlcampbell@fs.fed.us>).


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Lindsey Rustad, PhD
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