Student Internships & Jobs

Last Updated 3 Feb 2012

Also see the RIT site for yet more paid internships (including pre-vet and pre med internships)

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Field Botany Opportunity

Summer 2012

Persons with strong interest in plants, good botanical/field taxonomical skills and who enjoy field work are encouraged to apply! Full Time Summer Employment with the National Park Service at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Job Description: This is a vegetative sampling position. Establish and sample vegetation and fuels in fire effects monitoring plots in a variety of vegetation/fuel model types, and in accordance with established methodologies and guidelines. Accurately and efficiently identify plants to species and record field data. Identify grasses, sedges, herbs, shrubs, and trees to species in field by sight or by dichotomous keys for less commonly encountered species. Navigate to plots using compass, maps and GPS. Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a crew, as well as independ-ently. Field work will account for approximately 80% of the work week. Office work includes data entry using custom-ized database software, verification of data entry quality, download of digital cameras and GPS receivers. Although principle duties will be collecting and processing vegetation data, the incumbent may collect weather and fire behavior data on prescribed fires, serve as a member of a fire crew, or complete additional projects, as needed. This is a field position which regularly involves exposure to severe weather (high heat and humidity), ticks, and mosquitoes and carry-ing heavy gear in rough terrain. Job Title/Grade: Biological Science Technician (Fire Effects Monitoring/Field Botany), GS0404-05. Per Hour: $16.41/hr.

Qualifications Required: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience*; OR have successfully completed a full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Statistics, Entomology, Wildlife Management, Physics, Agriculture, or Mathematics; OR possess equivalent combinations of both experience and education. *Specialized experience is experience which equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work (i.e. research activity in the biological field with specialization in botany, forestry, ecology, or plant pathology, or any type of nursery work that requires growing and maintenance of plants, etc). Note: At least 6 semester hours of the education must have been in courses directly related to plant/botany.

Apply through USAjobs.gov: Follow this link http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303091200?share=email, or search usajobs.gov for Porter, IN.

Note: Students who will be students next fall (fall 2012) may apply though student application. Email Mary_Fisher-Dunham@nps.gov until 12/15/2011 (or after 12/15/2011 email Dan_Morford@nps.gov) with subject line as "2012 Summer Student Fire Effects Position" to receive application instructions and forms.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Fire Management Officer, Dan Morford at 219-395-8840.

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Marine Science Fellowships

Offered for seven undergraduate students in their junior and senior years interested in pursuing careers or graduate studies in Marine Sciences - biology, chemistry, geology, environmental sciences and more. • Sponsored by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the National Science Foundation. • 12 weeks of basic field and laboratory research. • $5,400 stipend, room & board, limited travel assistance. Application Procedures: 1) A completed on-line application; 2) official college transcripts of all completed work; 3) two letters of recommendation; and 4) a statement of career goals and research interest. Apply on-line: http://univ-prog.disl.org/nsf/nsfapplication.cfm Application Deadline: February 10, 2012 Visit our website for all opportunities including the 2012 University Summer Programs: www.disl.org. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528, or email Sally Brennan, University Programs Registrar (sbrennan@disl.org).

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*2012 applied scienceS PROGRAM INTERNSHIP*

*SENEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE* *SENEY, MICHIGAN*

At nearly 96,000 acres, Seney National Wildlife Refuge (Seney NWR) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the larger National Wildlife Refuges east of the Mississippi River. Seney NWR also administers island refuges in Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron, as well as Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area in the northern Lower Peninsula. For more information see: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/

During the summer of 2012, Seney NWR will offer up to two (2) Applied Sciences Program internships. These positions will last for up to 12 weeks, with some flexibility in starting and ending dates. Assigned duties will be wide-ranging and will provide a “boot camp” experience in ecology and land management. While the primary goal of the internship is to provide Seney NWR staff with field assistants, consideration is given to providing interns a broader glimpse of professional expectations within the field. Many interns go on to graduate school after their experience at Seney NWR.

Specific assigned duties may include assisting with general biological and ecological assessments and inventories (e.g., forest stand assessments and inventories, ecosystem mapping, bird surveys and censuses, frog and toad surveys, colonial waterbird surveys); assisting with habitat management (e.g., forest management, exotic species management, colonial waterbird habitat management); and assisting with on-going research projects. Daily work is often weather-dependent, with some work done rain or shine.**

Interested applicants should be currently or recently enrolled as an undergraduate student, be inquisitive and mature, enjoy working outside and in remote settings, be experienced with orienteering (no MapQuest!), be physically fit, be able to work independently and with high expectations, have good communications skills, have a valid driver’s license, and have a background in a related field. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated competency in conducting independent field work. Interns are provided stipends of *$200/week *for an approximate 40-hour work week. Some work will occur during weekends and evenings. Seney NWR will provide dorm-style housing, laundry facilities, and a work vehicle.

To apply, *hardcopies* of the following must be received by *4 PM ET, Monday, 27 February 2012*:

1. a 1-page cover letter describing personal background and interests and a discussion on how these integrate with Seney’s mission and future career goals (see URL, above); 2. a detailed resume describing education, work experiences, and skills; 3. unofficial copies of all college transcripts; 4. two (2) Letters of Recommendation that must include the name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and email address of each person writing a letter. One (1) Letter must come from a past employer and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to accomplish independent work.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive at Seney NWR and until the positions are filled.* *All information should be sent to:**

Dr. Greg Corace
Forester-Acting Biologist
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
1674 Refuge Entrance Rd.
Seney, MI 49883

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Rachael Winfree's lab group at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ has multiple job openings for research technician / field assistant positions in spring and summer 2012. All positions are for field data collection and data processing for research projects on native bee pollination of crops as an ecosystem service. The work includes collecting data on bee visitation to flowers, pollen deposition by different bee species, vegetation transects, net-collecting bee specimens, data entry, GIS data processing, and microscopy identification of pollen. Work dates are somewhat flexible. We are particularly interested in applicants who could stay for more than one position sequentially. $12-$14 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements: field research experience; insect identification skills; ability to work long hours outdoors; driver's license and own vehicle; great attention to detail; self-motivation, maturity and ability to work independently.

Additional Information: Late March - late May 2012: Assist with a study of blueberry pollination in southern New Jersey. Based at the Rutgers Pinelands Field Station in Pemberton, NJ and at the Winfree lab. 3 positions

Mid June - late August 2012: Assist with a study of watermelon pollination in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Based at the Winfree lab. 3 positions

Contact: Interested applicants should send a description of their background and interests, dates of availability, CV, and contact information for at least 2 references, to Faye Benjamin: fayeb@eden.rutgers.edu

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Warm-water Aquatic Ecology
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
Summer 2012: May 20 to July 29
http://wilsonlab.com/reu/

We are excited to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation supported summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on the ecology of southeastern ponds, rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Ten undergraduate students will work closely with Auburn University faculty (Fisheries, Biology, and Forestry) to explore aquatic ecosystems, complete a student-driven research project, and share their research findings in a symposium at the conclusion of the program. Participants will work closely with our mentors to develop projects on a variety of disciplines, including community ecology, limnology, evolution, fisheries management, population modeling, conservation, molecular biology, and microbiology. The program will run from May 20 to July 29, 2012 (10 weeks). To stay up-to-date with the 2012 selection process and to learn about last summer's program, check us out on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.p hp?sk=group_176698215717304&ap =1

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors graduating no earlier than December 2012 are encouraged to apply. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Support: Participants will receive a stipend ($4,500) plus food and housing, financial assistance for travel to and from Auburn, and support for research expenses.

Application: For full consideration, on-line applications and supporting recommendation letters must be received by 15 January 2012. The application is available at http://wilsonlab.com/reu/appli cation.html

Flyer: Please help us advertise the program by posting our REU flyer at your institution - http://wilsonlab.com/reu/image s/reu_flyer.pdf

For more information about the REU Site, visit http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ or contact Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu

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Harvard Forest off ers an exciting program for up to 35 undergraduate students from institutions across the country to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research for 11 weeks during the summer of 2012. Program Description: Each student will participate in an ongoing study with senior researchers from Harvard University, the Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Lab, University of New Hampshire, University of Massachusetts, Boston University, and other collaborators. Responsibilities generally include fi eld and laboratory studies, data analysis, and scientifi c writing. In addition, students attend weekly research seminars given by nationally known scientists, workshops on research and ecological ethics, and career and graduate school panels. At the end of the summer, students will develop their research results and present their fi ndings at a student research symposium. Research Projects: Harvard Forest research focuses on the dynamics of forest ecosystems and their response to natural and human disturbances. While some summer projects involve a single mentor and student, there are several interdisciplinary group projects. These consist of 2 or 3 students working collaboratively with 2 or 3 mentors as a single team. Project areas include population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, conservation management, statistics and modeling, microbial biology, biogeochemistry, and ecophysiology. Projects in summer 2012 will focus on: Invasive Plants, Pests & Pathogens Conservation Management and Biodiversity Plant Biology, Population and Community Ecology Watershed and Aquatic Ecology Atmosphere-Biosphere Exchanges Forest Ecosystem Response to Global Change Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Ecological Informatics & Modeling Compensation: Students are paid a stipend of $5,500 for the 11-week session which runs from May 21 through August 3, 2012. Excellent on-site housing and a full meal plan are included as part of the program. Assistance with travel costs to and from Harvard Forest is also provided. Who Should Apply: We seek a diverse group of students from a variety of undergraduate programs across the country. Students should have a demonstrated interest in ecology but are not required to have previous fi eld/lab experience and there is no minimum GPA required. We accept students from all class years and majors, and are particularly interested in recruiting students from community colleges and small teaching schools, as well as larger research institutions. To Apply: Visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/ reu/reu.html for project descriptions and our on-line application. Applications are due on the fi rst Friday in February.

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We will be hosting 10 NSF-REU participants this summer at Georgia Tech focusing loosely on the theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology. We would like to ask for your help in publicizing this program to undergraduates.

Our program website is http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate- program/reu/ including program details, application process, and contact information.

Our research theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology has 3 core areas of research from which students can choose: Biological and geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments. This program is an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve complex scientific problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes.

The application deadline is February 15, 2012. The full-time, 10-week program will start in late May and run until the end of July. Participants will receive a stipend of $4500 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta.

Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply. Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program is eligible, unless they have already been part of an NSF-REU program in Ocean Sciences or unless they will graduate before this summer. We are particularly interested in increasing our proportion of minority students and in reaching students at non-PhD granting universities.

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Registration for RMBL's 2012 undergraduate research program is now open at:

www.rmbl.org/education <http://www.rmbl.org/education>

I encourage people on Ecolog to forward this email to students that might benefit from the program.

Each year RMBL matches approximately 40 students with mentors from around the world. Students have opportunities to work on a wide array of ecological and evolutionary field projects. Additionally, students have the opportunity to supplement their research project with additional training in field ecology, wildlife biology, or botany. RMBL provides REU funding for approximately 10 students. RMBL also makes available additional scholarships. Consequently financial need should not preclude students from applying.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students thinking about a career in the sciences. RMBL is located in Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful location in the Rockies. Because we host approximately 100 graduate students and senior scientists, undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about graduate programs from around the world. Many undergraduates end up as co-authors on scientific papers and start building professional networks that foster their career across a lifetime. We have had many undergraduates turn their summer research into a senior thesis project, even though they have not necessarily had someone from their school present at RMBL during the summer.

Our program does fill. Consequently we encourage strongly motivated applicants, or applicants who need financial support, to submit their online application by March 4.

You an explore more about RMBL through our Digital RMBL project at: http://rmbl.info/rockymountainbiolab/digital_rmbl_home.html <http://www.rmbl.org/education>

-- Ian Billick Executive Director RMBL PO 519, Crested Butte, CO 81224 970 349 6669

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2012 APPLIED SCIENCES PROGRAM INTERNSHIP SENEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SENEY, MICHIGAN

During the summer of 2012, Seney NWR will offer up to three (3) Applied Sciences Program internships. These positions will last for up to 12 weeks, with some flexibility in starting and ending dates. Assigned duties will be wide-ranging and will provide an immersion in ecology and land management. While the primary goal of the internship is to provide Seney NWR with field assistants, consideration is given to providing interns a broader glimpse of professional expectations within the field. Because of this, interns will be challenged as one would many M.S. students.

Specific assigned duties may include assisting with biological and ecological assessments and inventories (e.g., forest stand assessments and inventories, ecosystem mapping, bird surveys and censuses, frog and toad surveys, colonial waterbird surveys); assisting with habitat management (e.g., forest management, invasive species management, colonial waterbird habitat management); and assisting with on-going research projects. Daily work is often weather-dependent, with some work done rain or shine.

Interested applicants should be currently or recently enrolled as an undergraduate student, be inquisitive and mature, enjoy working outside and in remote settings, be experienced with orienteering (no MapQuest!), be physically fit, be able to work independently and with high expectations, have solid communication skills, have a valid driver’s license, and have a background in a related field. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated competency in conducting independent field work. Interns are provided $200/week stipends from the Seney Natural History Association for an approximate 40-hour work week. Some work will occur during weekends and evenings. Seney NWR will provide dorm-style housing, laundry facilities, and a work vehicle at no charge.

To apply, hardcopies of the following must be received by 4 PM ET, Monday, 27 February 2012:

1. a 1-page cover letter describing personal background and interests and a discussion on how these integrate with Seney’s mission (see URL, above); 2. a detailed resume describing education, work experiences, and skills; 3. unofficial copies of all college transcripts; 4. two (2) Letters of Recommendation that must include the name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and email address of each person writing a letter. One (1) Letter must come from a past employer and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to accomplish independent work.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive at Seney NWR and until the positions are filled. All information should be sent to:

Dr. Greg Corace Forester-Acting Biologist Seney National Wildlife Refuge 1674 Refuge Entrance Rd. Seney, MI 49883

Incomplete (or late) applications may not receive full consideration. No application material submitted by email will be accepted. For additional information, contact Dr. Corace at (906) 586-9851 x14 or Greg_Corace@fws.gov

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Looking for a fun and challenging research experience this summer? The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now taking applications for its eight-week long summer research program for undergraduates (REU) interested in research at the interface between mathematics and biology. The program takes place June 11 - August 3, 2012 on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. Undergraduate majors in biology, math, and related fieldswill live on campus and work in teams with UT professors, NIMBioS researchers, and collaborators to conduct research. Among this year's research topics are disease modeling, evolution of sexual imprinting, genome evolution, and development of natural plant pesticides. Stipend and housing are provided along with some funding for travel. Participants will also have their registration covered to attend the 2012 Society of Mathematical Biology annual meeting, July 25-28, in Knoxville.

*Application Deadline: February 17, 2012*

For more information about this year's program and an online application, go tohttp://www.nimbios.org/education/reu

For more information about NIMBioS, go to http://www.nimbios.org or contact Kelly Sturner, NIMBioS Education and Outreach Coordinator, at ksturner@nimbios.org or Suzanne Lenhart, NIMBioS Associate Director of Education, Outreach and Diversity, NIMBioS, lenhart@math.utk.edu

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ANNOUNCING: Summer 2012 Field Courses and Undergraduate Programming Kellogg Biological Station http://www.kbs.msu.edu

Dear Colleagues,

The Kellogg Biological Station (Michigan State University) is excited to announce its summer programming.

We offer field based undergraduate and graduate courses and NSF REU's.

We are especially excited to announce our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship program, aimed at early career students combining class work with a heavily mentored research experience.

Our courses are: Plant Systematics Ecology/Ecology Lab Grazing and Robotic Milking Field Ecology and Evolution Aquatic Entomology Biogeochemistry Social Agroecological Systems ELME (Enhancing Linkages Between Mathematics and Ecology) Eminent Ecologist Seminar Series

http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/summer-courses

More information on REU's can be found here:

http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/internships-reu/nsf-reus-for-undergrads

And more information on our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship can be found here:

http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/internships-reu/research-apprenticeship

Please forward this information on to colleagues or students you think might be interested.

Thank you for your help!

Rachel Prunier, PhD. Assistant Director for Education and Research Associate Kellogg Biological Station 3700 East Gull Lake Drive Hickory Corners, MI 49060 prunier@msu.edu (269) 671- 2350

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As Mote Marine Laboratory's Intern Coordinator, I am thrilled to once again be assisting Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick in the task of recruiting qualified students for our summer REU program. You have supported this program in the past by helping us recruit or by submitting recommendations on behalf of students from your university or organization. We would appreciate your assistance again this year in making science students and colleagues at your institution aware of Mote Marine Laboratory's 2012 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.

Overview

Each summer, Mote Marine Laboratory hosts a 10-week program focused on providing research experiences in estuarine science to 10 advanced undergraduate students. Students are paired with Mote scientists and develop and complete an independent research project related to their mentor's research interests. Students gain experience in science communication by presenting the results of their independent project in a manuscript-style research paper and orally at a laboratory-wide poster session. Students attend research seminars and workshops on career skills in science and also have the opportunity to present their research findings at professional conferences.

Information about 2012 REU mentors and their programs, as well as the application procedures, are now posted on the REU web site: www.mote.org/reu

**All application materials are due on February 15, 2012**

I have attached a copy of the one-page program announcement (you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file). If possible, please post a printed copy of this announcement in a site within your department where the greatest number of students are able to view it. In addition, please feel free to forward this message to science faculty and students at your institution.

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Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to announce its summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level credit courses offered by nationally recruited faculty, and its NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, now in its 20th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, and behavior. Learn more about the programs and apply on-line at http://www.mlbs.virginia.edu/

Summer Courses: Plant Conservation, Field Biology of Sex, Biology of Fishes, Ethnobotany, Stream Ecology, Sculpture and Drawing REU: Independent Field Research in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at Mountain Lake Biological Station

Please forward this information to colleagues or students you think might be interested. Thanks for your help! Best wishes for happy and safe holidays.

**** Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at http://www.mlbs.virginia.edu/ ****

Butch Brodie, Director Eric Nagy, Associate Director

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The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2012! Please apply online at <http://www.clminternship.org/> www.clminternship.org

Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation!

Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Forest Service (US FS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply!

Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous. As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop at a location to be determined. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume.

For more information and to apply online, please visit: <http://www.clminternship.org/> www.clminternship.org

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2012 Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) Summer Program!

Online applications can be found at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhintern/

The PIPES program includes internship opportunities with the:

* University of Hawaii-Hawaiian Internship Program (UHHIP) * Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) * Micronesian and American Samoan Student Internship Program (MASSIP)

The application deadline is Friday February 10th, 2012 and we are asking for your assistance in forwarding this information on to any students and colleagues who you may work with or think might be interested in taking advantage of these great opportunities!

These programs offer undergraduate student internships that focus on environmental issues; mainly research and project-based internships opportunities in conservation sciences, resource management, and environmental education & outreach with Hawaii-based host agencies. PIPES is a collaborative effort made possible by support from the Hawaii IMUA EPSCoR effort and partnerships between university faculty, local, state, and federal government agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Through a PIPES experience, students gain valuable mentored hands-on experiences in which they gain further insight into Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources and the challenges Hawaii faces in conserving and protecting them. We have been offering student internships since 1994 and are looking forward to another successful summer!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Attending a college or university (anywhere in the United States); 2. Pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree in science, agriculture, or other degree with related coursework; 3. Full-time student in good academic standing (C average or better); and 4. Interested in pursuing a career related to preserving Hawaii’s environment, conservation or Hawaii’s natural resources, or teaching science while connecting efforts to culture and community.

Selection is based on meeting these requirements as demonstrated through the application, academic record, skills, interests, successful interviews and how interests match with available internships. All applicants are welcome, and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and other kama‘aina students are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information on these and other opportunities, see our web page at: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhintern/ or contact the PIPES Office at uhintern@hawaii.edu or by phone at 933-0705

Mahalo, Sharon Ziegler-Chong Director

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This summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden and partner institutions will host 10 NSF-REU interns (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) conducting research under the broad theme of PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, from genetic to ecosystem levels of inquiry. Potential projects include work in soil ecology, systematics, reproductive biology, biogeochemistry, restoration ecology, pollinator ecology, and other fields. Students will gain laboratory and field experience, participate in professional development activities, help mentor high-school student researchers, and enjoy a fun social environment.

Participants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will be enrolled as undergraduates after summer 2012. They will receive a stipend of $4,750 and room and board at a local college. Costs of travel to and from Chicago will be covered. We encourage applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in the sciences and students who have limited research opportunities at their home institutions. The application deadline is January 31, 2012, and the 10-week program will run from June 11-August 17, 2012.

We invite interested undergraduates to find more information and apply at http://www.cbgreu.org. Questions can be directed to info@cbgreu.org.

We also ask faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and other undergraduate mentors to please help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity to exceptional undergraduates.

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You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in an internship at the Maine Natural Areas Program, or because you may know somebody who might be interested in this position.

We are seeking three summer field interns for 2012. You can get more information about this position on our website, http://www.maine.gov/doc/ nrimc/mnap/about/field.htm

The MNAP seeks a summer intern to assist with the identification, monitoring, and assessment of natural communities and rare plants in various locations throughout Maine. Fieldwork activities include collection of ecological data (e.g., vegetation composition, soils, forest structure), identification of plants, and use of hand-held GPS units. Some office work is required, including creating GIS maps, data entry and analysis, and landowner contact.

Individuals must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, including long hikes and some canoeing. Requires a strong interest in plant ecology, forestry, or wetland ecology, and also unmitigated enthusiasm. Familiarity with GIS software, specifically ArcGIS, is strongly preferred, as well as familiarity with New England's vegetation, or related field experience.

Position is 40 hours per week at $11.00/hour. Some overnight travel is required. Position runs approximately May 2012 to September 2012. Preferences will be given to applications received by Friday, February 24, 2012.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume, with names of references and their contact information to: Andy Cutko, Maine Natural Areas Program, 93 State House Station, Augusta, ME, 04333-0093. Electronic applications are also accepted, send them to andrew.cutko@maine.gov

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Environmental Internship Opportunities at SERC for summer 2012

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.

SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.

How to Apply

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration

form, transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html

Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st

For more information please visit our web site at

www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx<http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx>

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.

Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Professional Training & Volunteer Coordinator 647 Contees Wharf Rd PO Box 28 Edgewater, MD. 21037 443.482.2217 (phone) 443.482.2380 (fax) gustafsond@si.edu<mailto:gustafsond@si.edu> www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx<http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx> www.facebook.com/#!/groups/262138437177090/>

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Kansas State University (K-State) invites applicants for a 10-week REU Summer Program. The focus of the program is on the mechanistic understanding of ecological and evolutionary responses to short- and long-term responses to changing environments. Research projects will address biological patterns observed in changing environments by examining underlying genetic, developmental, physiological, or ecological mechanisms. The program is hosted by the Ecological Genomics Institute, Konza Prairie Biological Station, and the Division of Biology at K-State. Over 30 faculty from the Division of Biology and Departments of Entomology, Geography, and Plant Pathology will serve as potential mentors. Participants will learn modern approaches in ecology and evolutionary biology, attend professional development seminars, travel to important ecological sites and genomic centers in Kansas and Missouri, and have two opportunities to present their research. The program covers costs of accommodations and meals. Participants will also receive a generous 10-week stipend. The deadline for applications is the 1st of March 2012. More information is available by visiting http://www.ksu.edu/reu or by contacting the PIs (Dr. Bruce A. Snyder and Dr. Theodore J. Morgan) at biologyreu@ksu.edu.

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The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will work as part of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project examining the effects of excess nutrients on salt marshes in the Plum Island Estuary, MA (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/Tide/ ).

REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating seniors).

Additional Information:

The student will be immersed in an active research environment and interact with a diversity of knowledgeable wetland scientists. The student will work closely with a mentor to develop and conduct a research project based on their interests during this 10-week program. Possible research areas include population ecology, plant ecology, invertebrate ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and community ecology. The student is expected to present their findings at MBL’s Young Scientist Meeting in August in Woods Hole. Housing will be provided at the field station in Byfield, MA.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential. Ability to work long hours in the field and carry heavy objects over uneven marsh is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are required documents, but may be uploaded with your application package or faxed to Human Resources Office, 508-289-7931. If faxing, please reference the position title and posting number.

APPLY ONLINE AT: https://mbl.simplehire.com An Equal Opportunity Employer

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A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position is available for summer 2012 to study disease ecology in aquatic freshwater communities with Drs. Jeremy Wojdak (Radford University) and Lisa Belden (Virginia Tech).

The REU student will join a lab of graduate and undergraduate students working on an NSF-funded project focused on understanding the biotic factors that control trematode parasite transmission. The trematode we study first infects an aquatic snail host, then snails and amphibians as secondary intermediate hosts, and finally infects muskrats (among other organisms) as its definitive host. Thus, the REU student will gain experience with a number of diverse taxa. The student will work as part of our team at field sites and conducting mesocosm field experiments and lab studies, and will also be expected to develop his/her own independent research project.

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, dedicated, careful, work well in a team setting, and be interested in pursuing a career in science. The start date is flexible, but preference will be given to a student available mid-May through August 2010. The REU student will earn a stipend of $400/week for 12 weeks and receive additional support for lodging ($1000), travel expenses ($500), and their research. The REU student will be invited to attend the Ecological Society of America's annual meeting with our group in a subsequent year.

Interested students are encouraged to apply by March 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be currently enrolled in a college or university (i.e. recent graduates are ineligible). Students from groups typically underrepresented in the sciences and students from smaller institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to jmwojdak@radford.edu and should include: unofficial copy of transcripts, contact information for three academic references, CV / resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and previous research experience (if any). Please confirm in your statement that you meet each eligibility requirement above (e.g., citizenship, enrolled in college, available for 10-12 weeks during the summer).

For more information, or if you have questions, please contact:

Jeremy M. Wojdak Assistant Professor Department of Biology 236 Curie Hall PO BOX 6931 Radford University Radford, VA 24142 jmwojdak@radford.edu

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STUDENT WORKER / INTERN - BIOMONITORING (STREAM FISH AND MACROINVERTEBRATES)

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, North Biological Monitoring Unit, Brainerd, MN

We are looking for qualified students to assist with aquatic biomonitoring surveys on rivers and streams in northern Minnesota. Job duties include: collecting and identifying stream fishes, collecting stream macroinvertebrates, collecting water chemistry samples, conducting qualitative and quantitative habitat surveys. Preferred qualifications include: experience in field identification of stream fishes (to the species level), experience conducting stream habitat inventories or surveys, and the ability to work well with others in small and medium-sized field crews. Position requires extensive travel across northern Minnesota, and the willingness to stay overnight (in motels) for up to three nights per week. Candidates must be enrolled in a science related program working on a 2- or 4-year degree with coursework in biology, ichthyology, water chemistry, aquatic biology, or related field.

Pay rate: $12.21 / hr Motel lodging provided during work week, plus meal expense reimbursement.

Start/End Dates: Early June to late August

Location: The position will be based out of Brainerd, but will require extensive travel throughout northern Minnesota. Brainerd is located just north of the geographical center of Minnesota.

To Apply:

Applications accepted via the State of Minnesota Careers website: http://www.careers.state.mn.us/

Position description available: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/338f3eb1ffa9a5ad967274642c0f56 fd/View

Applications accepted through March 9, 2012.

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SEA TURTLE INTERNSHIP - VIRGIN ISLANDS

Buck Island Reef National Monument (BIRNM), located on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is seeking applicants for the position of Sea Turtle Research Assistant (RA) to conduct sea turtle research and monitoring. This will be the 25th year of the Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program (BISTRP), a long-term monitoring, research and conservation project supported by the National Park Service (NPS), Buck Island Reef National Monument. BIRNM is a nesting beach for hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), green (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles.

RAs must be available from 15 July through 6 October 2012 (applicants must state availability in their cover letter) and are expected to stay the length of the project (specific dates will be identified in phone interviews). This is a highly competitive project that is physically and mentally intense, aimed at individuals who want to make ecology/resource management their career. RAs must work equally effectively as a team and alone.

RAs will provide assistance to the NPS staff in the collection and processing of field data. Buck Island’s nesting beaches will be monitored 7 days/week sundown to sunup, by a joint team of NPS staff and RAs. Access to the island is by boat only, where there are minimal facilities. RAs will be trained to meet the high standard of competency in sea turtle monitoring established in the BISTRP protocol manual ( http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Seaturtles.pdf). All nesting turtles will be encountered; biometric data will be collected on turtles, physical data will be collected on nest locations, and animals will be tagged (inconel and PIT). Nests will be excavated to determine hatch success. Imperiled nests will be relocated as part of continuing research to determine optimal relocation conditions. RAs will collect soil samples, deploy temperature loggers, take water-related measurements, and participate in processing histological samples. RAs will also assist in deploying satellite and acoustic tags. RAs may participate in snorkel surveys for foraging sea turtles and/or assist in sea turtle stranding response incidents. RAs will gain an invaluable experience learning research techniques from NPS biologists and encountering threatened and endangered sea turtles in a pristine nesting habitat.

Each RA will be scheduled for up to 5 nights on the beach, or 4 nights and 1 day of lab/office work (data entry and sample processing), on a dynamic schedule. RAs will be responsible for field equipment care and maintenance. RAs are also responsible for weekly daytime monitoring of beaches at The Buccaneer Hotel, their residence, recording activities using GPS. RAs will also conduct outreach to hotel guests. RAs will write a report at season’s end summarizing turtle nesting activities at The Buccaneer Hotel.

RAs will receive two meals/day and lodging from The Buccaneer Hotel at no cost to the RAs. A small weekly stipend will be allotted to each RA (less than $100), and travel costs will be covered by the NPS. RAs need to seriously consider their finances before applying to these openings; it will not be possible to work locally while conducting RA duties.

Qualifications Required - Must:

· Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing · Have biology training/background · Collect data and maintain records precisely according to standardized protocol · Enter and analyze data (written and computer database format) · Be in excellent physical shape · Be able to persevere under stressful conditions · Work outdoors, day and night in isolated conditions, and in adverse weather · Walk in the sand up to 10 kilometers/night · Climb rocks; stoop, kneel and stand on soft substrate and in cramped conditions. · Have a strong work ethic · Be able to work all night and on weekends · Be able to lift and move heavy objects · Operate communications equipment properly (cell phone, hand-held VHS radio, marine radio) · Be able to swim; crew a boat in open water conditions · Have a valid US driver’s license

To apply, send a cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the project, a resume summarizing your experience, and contact information for three references to the email address below. Email is preferred, but postal mail/fax is accepted.

Deadline for application: 3 March 2012

If selected for interview you will be contacted by March 16TH, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FOLLOW UP INQUIRIES.

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The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station—a 2,000 acre preserve and 75 year-old field station located in the Hudson Valley/Northern Catskill region of New York—is now accepting applications for its *Odum Internship* for summer 2012. The internship is for approximately 8-weeks, from June 4 to July 28. This is an unpaid internship, though housing is provided and some opportunities for paid work prior to or following the internship are available. For more information on the internship and for how to apply, please visit: http://huyckpreserve.org/research/odum_intern.htm

Applications are due *Friday, March 9th*.

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We seek applicants for an REU position on a long-term study of plant and animal phenology at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Central Cascades of Oregon. This study attempts to understand the influence of microclimate heterogeneity on phenology and trophic responses to change in climate and disturbance. The REU student will test the use of timelapse cameras to study canopy phenology across a large forested watershed and will investigate relationships between microclimate and phenology. The participant will also work as part of a team observing and collecting plants and insects at plots distributed across topographic and vegetation gradients. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in ecology, natural history or forestry to gain valuable field research experience. The 10-week REU position will begin before the end of May, with some flexibility in start date.

The REU student will be housed at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, a 16,000-acre ‘living laboratory’ representative of forest and stream ecosystems in the western cascades. With a 60-year research history and large tracts of old-growth and mature forest, the Andrew Forest provides students with unparalleled opportunities to deepen understanding of forest ecology. The field station has modern apartments with full kitchens, a well-equipped computer lab, and wireless internet (see http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/ for more information on the site, facilities and research programs at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest). The region provides outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and is widely considered among the most scenic in the country. Housing and a weekly stipend of $550 will be provided.

Candidates should have a strong interest in field research and a demonstrated enthusiasm for spending long hours outdoors in relatively remote locations under any and all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required, and experience driving on dirt roads would be beneficial. Prior field research experience is highly desirable. The participant must be capable of working effectively within a team, as well as functioning independently.

To apply: For full consideration, send a letter of interest, resume and contact information (email and phone number) for three references to Mark Schulze at mark.schulze@oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, contact Mark Schulze via email or phone 541-822-6336.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity, Stream Ecology, University of Georgia.

We seek a motivated student to participate in a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) opportunity in stream ecology and nutrient criteria. Human land use continues to increase the loading of nutrients to inland waters. Streams draining landscapes that vary in land use (agricultural, suburban, urban) typically have distinct levels of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) that correspond to the source of the nutrient pollution. The student will investigate the effects of nutrient loading on stream ecosystems and will contribute to a larger ongoing project that focuses on stream ecosystem responses to different enrichment N:P ratios (2:1 – 128:1) The student will work alongside a PhD student to help design and execute lab and field studies to measure algal and heterotrophic responses to varying substrate and water column N and P concentrations. The PI, postdoc and doctoral student will mentor the student through the collection and analysis of data, as well as the presentation and publication of results.

This project is based out of the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory and associated with the Coweeta LTER. As such, the student on this project will work in residence at Coweeta where they will interact with interns, other REU students, graduate students and faculty from various universities. The student will participate in the Coweeta LTER Summer Meeting, which includes a research symposium of talks by graduate students and faculty.

Stipend will be $450/week for 9 weeks (June 11 – August 3, 2012), plus additional support for travel to Coweeta and research supplies. To apply, submit 1) a letter of interest including a description of prior research experience and career goals and 2) a current CV, including contact information for two references to Drs Amy Rosemond (rosemond@uga.edu<Rosemond@uga.edu>) or John Kominoski (jkominoski@gmail.com).

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