Center for Hyper-­Arid Socio-­Ecology Biodiversity and Food Web Internship The intern will be under the direct supervision of Director of the Center for Hyper-­Arid Socio-­ Ecology, Dr. Elli Groner. Qualifications Background in biology/environmental science/environmental studies or ecology Strong organizational and time management skills. Affinity for outdoor work with animals, especially arthropods. Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Pleasant and personable, hardworking, efficient, able to work under pressure and for long hours. Ability to work independently. Position Description Sampling biodiversity in arid and hyper-­arid ecosystems. Comparing sand dune, acacia woodland dry valleys, agriculture and other ecosystems. Build desert food web structures using stable isotope analysis, cafeteria experiments, field sampling, behavioral observations and lab experiments. Sample soil fauna. Work with arthropods. Develop the detritus food web concept. Collaborate with Jordanian researchers. Write proposals and papers. Conditions of Internship: The Institute will provide living arrangements including food, housing, health insurance and laundry services at the Arava Institute campus. The intern may be placed in a room with another Institute intern or with an Arava Institute student, living on the Institute campus. This is a self-­funded position covering room, board, and program participation. The cost is $1500 per month. The Institute will reimburse the intern for all expenses incurred due to job requirements including the use of a personal cell phone and travel expenses. The intern must own a laptop and have a cell phone. ------------ The intern will be allowed to attend special guest lectures and participate in field trips and campus life activities. The intern may be asked to help other interns or give assistance to other departments or staff as part of the Arava Institute staff team. The intern will be expected to participate in general staff meetings and certain staff activities The intern may be asked to be a teaching assistant for one of the Arava Institute courses. The intern will be required to participate in staff office maintenance rotation (toranut) ------------