*GIS/GPS Internship at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL).* *Position Description:* The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now taking applications for a halftime GIS/GPS Intern / halftime student in 2012. We are looking for a student who has solid experience with GIS and/or GPS. Experience with IT would be a plus. Fifty percent of the intern’s time will be spent on several projects: 1) assisting the GIS/GPS technician with training users to use handheld GEOXT GPS units, entering and reviewing metadata, downloading and post-processing files from GPS units, mapping sites, creating maps, and helping with other mapping related projects, 2) overseeing upkeep and troubleshooting of the Barclay computer lab, and 3) occasionally assisting with the maintenance of sensors at permanent weather stations at remote sites. The remaining fifty percent of the intern's time will be spent on an Independent Research Project OR a short course and a smaller independent research project. The research project could be focused on field biology or, alternatively, it could be a mapping/GIS project.
*Conditions*: We are looking for someone who is not afraid of hard work and has a sincere interest in GPS and GIS. The intern must be detail-oriented, skilled with computers, and be familiar with GIS software. The chosen student will work an average of 20 hours/week on GIS and GPS projects, computer lab upkeep, and weather station assistance, and an average of 20 hours/week on their independent project. *Dates and Cost: *This program runs from approximately June 8 to August 16 (10 weeks). The total Educational Fee for the summer is $5000. RMBL covers half this fee, as the student is a half-time intern. The student is responsible for the other half of this fee: $2500. The educational fee covers Room, Meals, and Station Fees for a total of 10 weeks (maximum) plus tuition for 5 credits of Independent Research. The student is responsible for parking fees, laundry fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. The student will be reimbursed $200 for travel expenses. *To apply:* To apply for this internship, complete the online application to our educational program. The link to the application is available here: https://rmbl.wufoo.com/forms/rmbl-application-for-educational-programs/ When choosing your ‘Courses’, please explain that you’re applying for the GIS/GPS Internship. For the essay portion of the application, please include a description of your experience and interests and how that relates to the described position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We will choose an intern by mid April, 2012. *Questions*: please contact the Science Director (sd at gmail.com) for more information. Information about our field station is available at www.rmbl.org -- Dr. Jennie Reithel Science Director Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory PO Box 519 Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-349-7231 phone & fax
