Summer Internships in Biological Sciences USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, Otto, NC
Summer Intern positions in Biological Sciences are available at USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, located in Otto, NC. To qualify, students must: (1) be in good academic standing, (2) be currently enrolled in a college or university, and (3) plan on returning to college or university in fall 2008. Interns work with Coweeta scientists and staff on a wide variety of projects. Current research projects include, but are not limited to: structure and function of first order watershed riparian zones; hemlock woolly adelgid impacts on forest processes; southern Appalachian forest carbon, nutrient, and water budgets and cycling; prescribed burning effects on mixed oak-pine forests; and effects of herbaceous plant removal on nutrient cycling. Projects typically have both a field and laboratory component, and may include some data analysis. Students may utilize some portion of data collected and/or analyzed to fulfill university intern requirements. The rate of pay ranges from a GS-03 (approximately $11.37/hr) to GS-04 (approximately $12.77/hr), depending on education and experience. A limited amount of housing is available on site for approximately $100/month. Interested students should send (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume, and (3) college transcripts by March 1, 2008 to: James M. Vose Project Leader USDA Forest Service Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory 3160 Coweeta Lab Rd Otto, NC 29763 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Positions are highly competitive -- early applications are encouraged. A valid drivers license with minimal moving violations are conditions for employment. The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.
