Position/Title: Fisheries Ecology Internship 2012 (6 Months) Agency/Location: Dauphin Island Sea Lab/Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Responsibilities: The Fisheries Ecology lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is seeking interns to participate in field research in the northern Gulf of Mexico from May 14-November 16, 2012. For a full description of current projects, please visit http://fisherieslab.disl.org/projects.htm. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various fisheries field sampling techniques (gillnet, trawl, longline, etc.), as well as field data entry and analysis. Interns will be under the supervision of Dr. Sean Powers (http://fisherieslab.disl.org/whoweare.htm). Much of the research conducted at the lab is by boat, thus experience with marine vessels is helpful though not a requirement. Qualifications: Preference will be given to graduating seniors from a marine science (or related field) but rising junior or senior level students who can commit to all 6 months are welcome to apply. Salary: $645/2 week pay period Closing Date: March 1, 2012 Visit: http://fisherieslab.disl.org/intern.htm for more information and application instructions. Contact: Claire Pabody at [email protected] with questions.
