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Wildlife and Climate Change Internship (Summer 2009; Plymouth, MA) Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences

Description: The primary role of the intern is to complete a database that details life history characteristics of species of concern as relevant to climate change. See overall project description: http://www.manomet.org/projects1.html. This involves data management (Excel, Access), literature review, interacting with wildlife biologists, and associated tasks. Depending on qualifications, the intern may also contribute to other projects related to climate change impacts on wildlife/ecosystems. The intern will also have the opportunity to occasionally participate in other programs at Manomet (e.g. passerine banding, fieldwork). The internship is an excellent opportunity to participate in and contribute to science-based conservation planning and implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements: B.S. or equivalent in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife/Conservation Management or related field, excellent writing skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel required. MS Access experience preferred.

Duration: The required time commitment is 12 weeks (40hrs/week). The latest start date considered is June 1st.

Provisions: The intern will receive a $100/week stipend. The center provides shared housing (i.e. dormitory) for all interns on beautiful Cape Cod Bay.

To Apply: Please email letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references (all in one document) to Olivia LeDee at oledee@manomet.org. Review of applications will begin on March 9th and will continue until a suitable applicant is found. For more information about the position, call (508) 224-6521. For information about Manomet, please see our website at www.manomet.org. EOE.

I am hiring 4-5 field assistants for an NSF-funded project in Millbrook, New York, from May until Aug or September 2009. Millbrook is in the Hudson Valley, 2.5 hours or less from the Adirondacks, Catskills, Berkshires, and New York City. Here’s your chance to check out the east coast without living in a megalopolis!

This project will address how small-scale spatial distribution of small mammals affects their impact on prey and parasite populations in northeastern U.S. forests. Results of this study will be pertinent to understanding and predicting outbreaks of forests insects and human disease risk, as well as understanding the foraging behavior of mammals.

Send cover letter indicating qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 references.

Applicants should be very reliable, conscientious, and able to work strenuously outdoors, sometimes in inclement and buggy conditions. Valid driver’s license required. Highest consideration will be given to applicants with prior field experience; training in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, or related fields; and/or experience with Excel and Access.

Pay: $12/hr
Housing: available on site

I’m also looking for a graduate student for this project to begin in Fall 09 – inquire if interested!

Eric M. Schauber, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Zoology
Wildlife Ecologist — Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory
Center for Ecology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
618-453-6940
618-453-6944 (fax)