Avian Ecology Research Intern
Agency: Archbold Biological Station
Location: Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, FL
Job Description: Projects examining long-term population dynamics of Florida Scrub-Jays in natural and suburban habitats in south-central Florida. Interns will contribute to many aspects of these projects but their duties will primarily focus on searching for and monitoring nests, conducting periodic censuses of color-banded birds, and habituating young-of-the-year birds for subsequent trapping. In addition, interns may have opportunities assisting in off-site surveys for banded and unbanded scrub-jays, trapping and banding jays, measuring and bleeding young, counting acorns and arthropods, etc. Interns are expected to devote a minimum of 50% of their time to our long-term projects and to devote the rest of their time to an independent project on some aspect of the ecology of scrub-jays. Internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations. Opportunities for graduate research also exist. Most positions begin in mid-late January and extend through July, but some flexibility exists and at least one position could begin in early-March and extend through September.
Qualifications: Most applicants have completed undergraduate work and are contemplating graduate school in their future. Applicants should have a very strong interest in birds, natural history and field biology, the ability to work under hot, humid field conditions, and a strong desire to engage in independent research.Applicants should send a letter, in which you indicate your interests and aspiration and why you seek an internship, a resume or CV, a summary of courses and grades and the names and contact information of three references by 16 October 2008. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Salary: Room/board + $100 weekly stipend and expenses asso
Last Date to apply: October 16, 2009
Website: http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm
Contact: Dr. Shane Pruett
E-mail: spruett@archbold-station.org (Preferred)
Phone: (863) 465-2571 (863) 465-2571 ext. 228