The Archer Lab has a long history of ecological research projects funded by the Federal Government (e.g., National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture) and other organizations. These projects have important implications for land management policy. These projects often span multiple years, are ambitious in nature, and require the valuable contributions and expertise of researchers and students alike.

Undergraduate students hold a critical role in assisting in the completion of these projects. While involved in our lab, they gain valuable research experience, either in the field and/or in the laboratory. Our undergraduates have also participated as either field technicians or interns as part of the the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Space Grant Consortium, which forms part of the national NASA Space Grant Program, National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) program, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL), the Undergraduate Biological Research Program, the U.S. Forest Service, the University of Arizona Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) , and the University of Arizona's Bio/Diversity Project.

Dr. Adam T. Naito, manager of the project, "Brush management and ecosystem services: a quantification of trade-offs" generally interviews and hires undergraduate students as field technicians and laboratory assistants for the project at the beginning of the fall semester. Announcements of available positions circulate on University of Arizona student listserves in August. Positions are renewable on a semester-basis pending adequate performance and interest in continued involvement.

We look forward to working with you.