Field Ecology Internship (VA)
Classification : Internship
Title : Field Ecology Intern
Agency : Conservation and Research Center, National Zoo, Smithsonian
Description: The Smithsonian Institution’s Conservation and Research Center is looking for 2-3 field research interns for a 5 month appointment (with possibility of extension) from May 2009 to September 2009. Duties will focus on vegetation surveys and invasive plant species surveys, but will also include camera trapping, small mammal trapping, white-tailed deer capture and radio telemetry, data entry, and GIS analysis.
Location : Front Royal, VA
Salary : $600/month stipend and free housing
Qualification : Applicant must have obtained a bachelors in wildlife biology, ecology or related field within the last 6 months. An applicant must be able to work outside in all types of field conditions. A good knowledge of Virginia’s plant species and their identification, as well as, previous field work and wild animal handling is highly regarded. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contacts for three references to the email address below.
Start Date : May 2009
Application Deadline : February 21, 2009
Contact Person : Megan Baker
E-mail : crcecology@si.edu