Research Internships in Wetland Plant Ecology Beginning Summer 2013 Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School Includes independent research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and Food stipend. Internships at MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center, a division of Archbold Biological Station, in south-central Florida in the Agro-Ecology Program. Interns will work in the agro-ecology laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth (Betsey) Boughton, which emphasizes wetland ecology, community ecology, restoration ecology, landscape ecology, and disturbance ecology (grazing, fire, flooding). We study plant communities in wetlands, wet prairies, and grasslands embedded in low and high intensity ranchland in the Northern Everglades.
Long-term studies on wetland restoration, fire management, and wetland management manipulating grazing and fire provide outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative studies. Interns receive room, a meal allowance, 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. Additional information can be found at our web site: http://www.archbold-station.org/station/html/research/internship/internship.html To apply for an internship in the agro-ecology lab, please provide the following: a cover letter stating research interests, a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and three references by 1 April 2013. Please email applications to: Elizabeth (Betsey) Boughton [email protected] Phone: 863-699-0242 ext 2
