Research Internships in Plant Ecology, February 2008 and beyond Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate=20
School =20 Includes independent research project.=20 Provides Stipend, Room, and Board. =20 Openings are available starting in February 2008 and beyond for research internships at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida.=20 =20 Research in the plant ecology laboratory of Eric Menges emphasizes=20 conservation biology, plant demography, restoration ecology, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management. We=20 study many species of endemic vascular plants in endangered Florida=20 scrub and related communities. Active fire management provides=20 outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative studies in fire=20 ecology. Our long-term (20-year) datasets on dozens of scrub plants=20 gives context to short-term, focused, field projects. =20 Interns receive room, board, and a weekly stipend of $100. They work 20=20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder on an=20 independent research project. Internships generally run for 6-12 months=20 but are flexible in their starting dates and durations. Internships=20 offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific=20 research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and=20 written presentations. =20 Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and=20 education. Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding=20 regional library and a GIS lab running ARCINFO. We have a staff of about 50 with many visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a=20 relaxed biological station atmosphere. =20 To apply for an internship in the plant ecology lab, email or mail: a=20 letter stating research interests, a resume or cv, a summary of grades,=20 and have two letters of recommendation emailed or mailed to: =20 Dr. Eric S. Menges Archbold Biological Station, P.O. Box 2057,=20 Lake Placid, Florida 33862 USA Phone: 863-465-2571 FAX: 863-699-1927 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 To be considered for the February position, please apply by January 11. =20 Dr. Eric S. Menges Archbold Biological Station Packages: 123 Main Dr. PO Box 2057 Venus, FL 33960 Lake Placid, FL 33862 phone: 863-465-2571 ext. 235 fax: 863-699-1927 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20
