Two research aides are needed to work on a project in Denali National Park from March to October 2011.
The project, headed by Associate Professor Peter Fix, has two goals: estimate recreation visits to the park and obtain basic characteristics of visitors such as length of stay and activities participated in.
One position involves administering a short survey during selected times to visitors exiting the park at the main park road near McKinley Village. The other position involves sampling visitors waiting to board scenic air tours at the Talkeetna airport. Both positions will require some data entry.
Skills required:
• Ability to follow directions
• Attention to detail
• Aptitude to interact with park visitors
• Ability to represent UAF in a professional manner
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Housing in or near the park will be provided. Compensation is $14.77 per hour. The survey will take place from March 20 to Oct. 15, 2011. Starting dates are flexible; individuals who can only work for part of this period will be considered for the position.
For additional information contact Dr. Peter Fix, School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 907-474-6926.
(The above photo is a flight-seeing plane approaching Denali's south side. Photo courtesy of Talkeetna Air Taxi.)
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