[meetyeti] Item of Interest: Tropical Forest Dynamics Internship in Panama

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Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 05:28:35 +0530
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> From: Rutuja Chitra-Tarak <rutuju@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 25 June 2014 20:18:33 IST
> To: yeti <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Fwd: CTFSNet: Item of Interest: Tropical Forest Dynamics Internship 
> in Panama
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> Dear YETI,
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> Could you plz forward this to your mailing list?
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> Exciting opportunity, open for all nationalities. Plz contact  Helene 
> Muller-Landau at mullerh@xxxxxx directly.
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> Thanks,
> Rutuja.
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> From: Rakosnik, Delaney R. <RakosnikD@xxxxxx>
> Date: Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 12:55 AM
> Subject: CTFSNet: Item of Interest: Tropical Forest Dynamics Internship in 
> Panama
> To: CTFSNET@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> An internship opportunity is available at the Smithsonian Tropical Research 
> Institute (STRI) in Panama to participate in research on tropical forest 
> dynamics. The central responsibility is the analysis of seasonal and 
> interannual variation in tree growth and its relationship to climate in 
> long-term datasets from the CTFS-ForestGEO network.  Responsibilities will 
> include quality assurance/quality control of the relevant datasets, 
> programming and running analyses (in R), and drafting a manuscript reporting 
> the analyses.  The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in 
> local field research including measurements of tree growth with dendrometers 
> and monitoring of forest phenology and dynamics using unmanned aerial 
> vehicles.  The successful candidate will work closely with staff scientist 
> Helene Muller-Landau.  The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is located 
> in Panama, and is home to a vibrant scientific community of 30 staff 
> scientists, over 100 graduate and postdoctoral fellows, and over 500 
> scientific visitors per year.  
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> The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong 
> quantitative and data management skills (including programming experience, 
> preferably in R), scientific writing skills, some research experience, and 
> enthusiasm for forest ecology research.  The position is particularly well 
> suited for candidates seeking research experience prior to graduate school.  
> This position will be compensated with a modest stipend sufficient to cover 
> living expenses in Panama (minimum $800/month; negotiable), as well as 
> roundtrip travel to Panama if relevant. Initial appointment is for 6 months, 
> and is renewable contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of 
> funds.   The start date is flexible; start dates in August or September 2014 
> are preferred. 
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> To apply, please email a cover letter describing your qualifications and 
> interest in the position, CV, and contact information for 3 references to
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> Helene Muller-Landau at mullerh@xxxxxx.  Review of applications will 
> commence on July 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. 
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> To learn more about CTFS and ForestGEO, visit our websites 
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[meetyeti] Item of Interest: Tropical Forest Dynamics Internship in Panama

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