Classification : Internship Title : Field Ecology Intern
Agency : Conservation and Research Center, National Zoo, Smithsonian Institution Description: The Smithsonian Institution's Conservation and Research Center is hiring one field research intern for a 3 month appointment (with possibility of extension) from mid-February 2010 to mid-May 2010. Primary duties will be to help ecologists develop a manual of best practices for landowners wishing to increase native plants on their lands, to identify state and federal agencies that can assist landowners and work on communicating with landowners on options. The intern will assist ecologists on land-use management at research center, including plant surveys, prescribed burns, herbicide of invasive plant species, and manual removal of invasives. Duties will also include assisting with training students in field ecology techniques, camera trapping, small mammal trapping, white-tailed deer monitoring, and data entry. Location: Front Royal, VA Salary: $600/month stipend and free housing Qualification: Applicant must have a BS degree in ecology or related field and experience in field ecology. A background in management of warm season grasses and habitat restoration would also be beneficial. A good knowledge of Virginia's plant species and their identification, as well as strong verbal, written, and GIS skills are highly desirable. Review of proposals will start January 15 and the position will start within 1 month of decision. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contacts for three references to the email address below. Start Date : Mid-February 2010 Application Deadline : January 15, 2010 Contact Person : Sumana Serchan E-mail : [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]%3cmailto:[email protected]>
