Biological Internship Opportunity
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is seeking an enthusiastic individual for immediate hire. Intern will assist with projects related to research and monitoring of native and invasive reptiles in southern Florida. Candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week, including nights and weekends, for a period of 12 weeks with possibility of promotion to Wildlife Technician dependent upon performance and funding. Additional descriptions of ongoing research can be found: http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu/ *Duties * Intern will work with scientists and managers from the University of Florida as well as state and federal agencies. Primary duties include general surveys for native and nonnative herpetofauna including pythons, tegus, caimans, alligators and crocodiles. This opportunity will provide necessary training and exposure to arduous conditions of southern Florida and hands-on experience with native and invasive exotic reptiles. Additional duties include radio tracking, live and camera trapping, specimen examination, data entry and analysis, and other tasks as assigned. Depending on availability, intern may have opportunities to participate in other research projects. *Qualifications* · In pursuit or possession of degree in ecology, biology, wildlife, environmental science, or related field · Maintain work quality and positive attitude in challenging, wet, muddy, rocky, remote settings in hot and humid weather with lightning, biting insects, alligators, venomous snakes, and poisonous plants · Excellent communication skills and accurate data recording are essential · Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment · Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license · Experience navigating off-trail with aid of GPS and map and compass · Working knowledge of southern Florida’s ecosystems and wildlife, experience operating vehicles with 4WD and manual transmissions, native wildlife identification, and wilderness first aid/first aid/CPR training is helpful but not required *Salary:* $200/week with housing or $8.05/hr without. *Start date: *As soon as candidate is identified and available, ideally by December 1, 2015. *To Apply:* Please send letter of interest and resume or CV by email to Mike Rochford at [email protected] and use subject heading “Winter Biological Intern.” Application deadline is *October 31, 2015.* -- Michiko Squires Wildlife Biologist University of Florida - FLREC 3205 College Ave Davie, Florida 33314 (954) 577-6304 http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu
