Florida Scrub-Jay Research Intern

at Archbold Biological Station

Website:
http://www.archbold-station.org/station/index.html

Location:
Venus, FL

Duration:
5-6 months

Job Type:
Intern

Application Deadline:
03/02/2012

Job Description:
The lab focus is understanding long-term population dynamics of Florida Scrub-Jays in a variety of landscape contexts in south-central Florida. Interns 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. Internships include room and board and a $100 weekly stipend and expenses associated with their independent project. Opportunities for graduate research also exist. Position can begin in early-March and may extend through September dependent on funding.

To Apply:
Serious applicants only with some related experience should send a letter, in which you indicate your interests and aspirations and how you believe an internship in our lab will help you achieve your goals, a resume or CV, a summary of courses and grades (unofficial transcripts are fine) and the names and contact information of three references immediately, to DR. SHANE PRUETT, Avian Ecology Lab, Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960; (PH: 863-465-2571, FX: 863-699-1927, EM: spruett AT archbold-station.org). E-mail applications only. Please do not apply unless you are available to begin work in the very near future. Applications will be reviewed as they are received (if complete).

Qualifications:
Most applicants have completed undergraduate work and are contemplating graduate school in their future. Applicants should have a very strong interest in birds, ecology and evolution, natural history and field biology, the ability to work under hot, humid field conditions, and a strong desire to engage in independent research. No international applicants please.

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