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Will Cook - Durham, NC
http://esa-ecophys.org/
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2017 Research Internship
Pennsylvania Firefly Festival, Inc. (PAFF) (501c3 Non-Profit)
13558 Route 666
Tionesta, PA 16353
https://pafireflyfestival.org/
Paid Internship June-August 2017 (dates flexible). Housing included
Apply to Bruce Parkhurst [email protected]
copy to PAFF board [email protected]
Research Internship PAFF seeks undergraduate student for basic field
research on firefly habitats, Forest County PA (Allegheny National
Forest area). Ongoing research: collecting phenological data by day,
GPS data at night, where fireflies are active. Additional requirements:
participate in educational outreach events, peak firefly season (~2 weeks).
Funded by grant from the Huplits Wildlife Fund (Sierra Club).
For full description: [email protected]
Qualifications Basic field research experience. Ideal candidate:
energetic with inquisitive mind. Remote location: must have good health,
physical stamina, love of outdoors & no reservations being in the forest
at night. Own vehicle, camping experience (& gear) helpful.
Duration 8-10 week internship, June – Aug (PA Firefly season.)
Flexibility on dates, but must be on site continuously 6/12-7/1 for
seasonal events/outreach.
Application Send letter of interest to emails above (or mail PAFF by
post). Describe research interests, experience, & evidence of
outstanding academic potential. Provide 3 references, 1 of which is your
faculty or research advisor.
Salary Level $2500 stipend
Small budget available for supplies & research work.
Housing included Tent camping and/or rustic cabin available on
festival premises: Black Caddis Ranch, Kellettville. B&B overnights or
temporary stay with local supporters possible on non-peak dates.
Letters of Interest due March 4.
Submit info to both emails shown at top (or snailmail PAFF)
