I am a fourth year student at the University of Victoria (UVic), working towards degrees in Biology and Geography. I am very interested in ecology, and am pursuing a career in conservation. I would like to apply for the Research Assistant position, as I think involvement with your project would provide me with an enriching and enjoyable work experience. I believe that I would be an asset to your team, as my education, work and volunteer experiences have provided me with a variety of skills and knowledge pertaining to field work in biology. My program of study has given me a well-rounded knowledge of local flora and fauna, as well as ecology and animal behaviour. I can identify the common plants of BC’s 16 biogeoclimatic zones and have excellent