Posted on behalf of Eric Menges: Post-Bac Research Internships in Plant Ecology, beginning summer 2011, fall 2011, and beyond Ideal for students with undergraduate Degrees contemplating graduate school Includes independent research project. Provides Stipend, Room, and Board. Internships at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida. Research in the plant ecology program of Eric Menges emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, restoration ecology,fire ecology,landscape ecology, and fire management. We study many species of endemic vascular plants in endangered Florida scrub and related communities. Active fire management provides outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative studies or field experiments in fire ecology. Our long-term (23-year) datasets on dozens of scrub plants gives context to short-term, focused, field projects. Interns receive room, board, and a weekly stipend of $100. They work 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder on an independent research project. Internships generally run for 6-12 months but are flexible in their starting dates and durations. Internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations. Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding regional library and a GIS lab. We have a staff of about 50 with many visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station atmosphere. For more information, go to http://www.archbold-station.org/station/html/research/plant/plant.html To apply for an internship in the plant ecology program, email or mail: letter stating research interests, a resume or cv, a summary of grades,and have two letters of recommendation emailed to [email protected] Please share this information with prospective interns. Thanks, Eric Dr. Eric S. Menges Director, Plant Ecology Program and Senior Research Biologist Archbold Biological Station, PO Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 phone: 863-465-2571 ext. 234 fax: 863-699-1927 email: [email protected]
