Characterizing Fish Community Structure among Beaver-formed Ponds in the Talladega National Forest

Course Credit?
Yes - BSC 398
Paid Position?
Yes - $9/hr
Preferred Majors
Biology | Geography
Faculty
Jennifer Howeth
Description

This project aims to understand how habitat (pond) age influences fish community structure and involves sampling ponds and streams in the Oakmulgee District, Talladega National Forest. The position is primarily field-based, where students will spend approximately eight hours per week conducting focused field research with graduate students and faculty in the Talladega National Forest. Off-campus transportation is provided. Students with interests in ecology and/or conservation biology, and a love of the outdoors, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Special Directions

Please send a statement of research interests /qualifications and a CV.

Special Skills

Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions. Position requires wading in ponds and streams.


Contact Phone #
N/A
Contact Email
jghoweth@ua.edu
Research Website
http://howethlab.ua.edu/

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