LABORATORY INTERNSHIP POSITIONS FOR ECOLOGICAL STUDIES AT MOUNT ST. HELENS Interns needed to assist with long-term ecological studies at Mount St Helens! Come and earn your internship credits while discovering the amazing recovery of the Mount St Helens landscape!
â–ºThe Terrestrial Ecology Laboratory Intern(s) will sort arthropod pitfall trap samples into taxonomically-based groups that were gathered along a volcanic disturbance gradient at Mount St. Helens. This task will require the use of a dissecting microscope and dichotomous keys. Following sorting of samples, the resulting data will be entered into electronic spreadsheets. In addition to the arthropod work, interns will assist with maintenance and repairs of biological sampling equipment. For Intern positions, the ideal candidate will be Biology Major available to work at Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters in Amboy, WA. Intern must be proficient with use of microscopes and data entry programs (Microsoft Excel). Minimum hour requirement is 4 hours per week for one semester and maximum (ideal) is 16 hours per week for several semesters during Spring-Fall seasons. This position is available to eligible students from March through December 2013. Recruitment process begins March 2013. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume that lists relevant course work, and a a list of two references with contact information to: Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters C/O Charlie Crisafulli 42218 NE Yale Bridge Road Amboy, WA 98601 fax: 360-449-7809 e-mail: [email protected]
