Information for Prospective Volunteers in Palmer Station, Antarctica, LTER

Palmer Station LTER co-investigators often use volunteer help during the field season at Palmer Station, on the annual (January) oceanographic research cruise off the Antarctic Peninsula, or in their laboratories in the USA. Interested persons should consult the Palmer website for details about our research, and contact information for applying to individual investigators.

Typically, volunteers apply to individual co-investigators in the spring before the following October to April field season, and are interviewed and selected by early summer. All volunteers must pass US Antarctic Program-approved medical and dental examinations prior to deploying to the Antarctic. The co-investigator will pay costs for travel and medical exams for successful applicants. The usual duration for fieldwork by volunteers is 6-12 weeks, but may be longer or shorter depending on individual needs and obligations. All volunteers must read and abide by the Palmer LTER Manifesto (linked below).

Prospective volunteers should send a brief resume and statement of experience and interest to the individual co-investigators for further information.

• View the Palmer LTER contact information and personnel list
• View the Palmer LTER Field Team Documents and Manifesto