We are recruiting an undergraduate student within the Bonanza Creek (BNZ) Long-Term Ecological Research Program (https://www.lter.uaf.edu/) to assess incidence of aspen running canker, a fungal disease causing widespread mortality in trembling aspen in Interior Alaska and its impact on potential fire behavior, summer 2025. The student will complete an independent research project. The student will gain training in forest disease surveys, field work, and data analysis. The 10-week program will include a stipend, housing allowance, travel to Alaska (if needed), and research funds.
Applicants must be current undergraduate students (graduating Fall 2025 or later). To apply, submit a cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for two professional references as a single pdf titled with your last name to uschuette@alaska.edu by April 30th. Your cover letter should include:
- description of your interests in ecological research
- list of relevant coursework in science and math/statistics
- your educational and career objectives
- your expectations for a successful summer research experience
