RESEARCH INTERNS (1-2) needed for late winter – early summer in the Avian Ecology Lab at Archbold Biological Station, directed by Dr. Reed Bowman.
The lab focus is understanding long-term population dynamics of Florida Scrub-Jays in natural and suburban habitats 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. 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. Most applicants have completed undergraduate work and are contemplating graduate school in their future. Internships include room and board and a $100 weekly stipend and expenses associated with their independent project.
Opportunities for graduate research also exist. Most positions begin in mid-late Jan and extend through Jul, but some flexibility exists and at least one position could begin in early-Mar and extend through Sep. 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 15 Oct 2008, to DR. SHANE PRUETT, Avian Ecology Lab, Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960; (PH:
863-465-2571 ext. 228, FX: 863-699-1927, EM: spruett@archbold-station.org). E-mail applications encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Additional information on these projects can be found at our web site (URL: http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm).
The lab focus is understanding long-term population dynamics of Florida Scrub-Jays in natural and suburban habitats 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. 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. Most applicants have completed undergraduate work and are contemplating graduate school in their future. Internships include room and board and a $100 weekly stipend and expenses associated with their independent project.
Opportunities for graduate research also exist. Most positions begin in mid-late Jan and extend through Jul, but some flexibility exists and at least one position could begin in early-Mar and extend through Sep. 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 15 Oct 2008, to DR. SHANE PRUETT, Avian Ecology Lab, Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Dr. Venus, FL 33960; (PH:
863-465-2571 ext. 228, FX: 863-699-1927, EM: spruett@archbold-station.org). E-mail applications encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Additional information on these projects can be found at our web site (URL: http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm).