Research Internship in Entomology and Biodiversity, Archbold Biological Station, Florida Beginning late February or March 2016. Applications due January 25, 2016. Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School
Includes independent research project. Provides Stipend, Room and Board. Research Internship available at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida, primarily working with several types of collections, with an emphasis on insect specimens. The intern will work for 20 hours per week as a research assistant in the collections, primarily with an NSF funded collections data management project. With remaining time the intern will conduct an independent project in the area of biodiversity, using collection data analysis with an option of including field study. Applicants should have hands-on experience of working with collections, preferably insect collections. Archbold Biological Station has a known fauna of more than 5,000 insect species and more than 250, 000 pinned specimens. This is a good opportunity to get experience in the challenges and conservation implications of insect diversity on a single site. Additional information can be found at the Archbold website: http://www.archbold-station.org/ Interns live on site and receive room, breakfasts and lunches, 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. This internship will run for 8-12 months. The internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and design to oral and written presentations. More information about the intern program at http://www.archbold-station.org/html/research/internship/internship.html Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. Our facilities include a 5000-ha preserve, and outstanding regional library and data management program, and one of the largest collections for any field station in North America. . We have a staff of about 50, with many visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station atmosphere. To apply for this Entomology and Biodiversity Internship, please provide the following: a cover letter explaining research interests, a resume or CV, and a summary of grades. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to us via email. Materials should be sent by January 25, 2016. EMAIL APPLICATIONS ONLY! Send to Sharon Hawkins at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> and Mark Deyrup at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the subject line Entomology and Biodiversity Internship
