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INTERNSHIPS

Marine mammal research intern

Pacific Whale Foundation (Maui, Hawaii) is seeking interns for its Marine
Mammal Research Program. Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit
organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through
research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales
and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 29 years and we currently
conduct projects in Hawaii, Australia and Ecuador. To learn more, please
visit www.pacificwhale.org.

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking dedicated individuals to assist with our
research efforts. Interns will work in the research lab at Pacific Whale
Foundation headquarters in Ma¹alaea, Maui. Intern positions involve working
with our Research Staff to process and analyze data from our humpback whale
studies in Australia, as well as our odontocete (toothed whale & dolphin)
studies in Hawaii. Tasks will include photo-identification matching of
whale flukes and/or dolphin dorsal fins, data entry, scanning archived slide
images, and other duties. Additional opportunities to assist with data
collection in the field and on the research vessel may become available.

No prior research experience is required; full training will be provided.
Applicants should have basic computer proficiency; experience with Excel and
Photoshop is preferred. Attention to detail and the ability to work
independently as well as part of a team are also desired qualities.

Positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled.
Accepted applicants will be expected to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
for a 6-week period. Shorter durations will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. As a reward for their hard work, interns will be offered a
complimentary ticket for a snorkeling/dolphin watching eco-tour each week.
There is no financial compensation for these positions and interns are
responsible for their own living and transportation expenses. Shared intern
housing is available for a reasonable fee.

To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume, and two letters of
recommendation to research@pacificwhale.org. If you prefer to mail your
application, all materials should be sent to:

Research Department
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Ma¹alaea Rd., Ste. 211
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 856-8305
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Environmental Interpretation intern

Patuxent Research Refuge located in Laurel, MD is currently recruiting for two Environmental Interpretation interns for Fall 2009 (Sept. 8th - Dec. 5th)
Please see our web site: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/ or for more information, please feel free to contact Michelle Donlan at 301/497-5630 or via email Michelle_Donlan@fws.gov
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Field Assistant: Lake ecology, Iceland

POSITION AVAILABLE - One field assistant is needed to assist with research
and monitoring projects in Grasshopper Ecosystem Study which takes place on
the National Bison Range in northwestern Montana from June 1 through
September 30, 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to a recent graduate with
background in biology and interests in ecology or conservation biology.
. Ability to learn identification of grasshoppers and Palouse Prairie flora,
including grasses.
. Previous monitoring and/or field research experience is welcomed, but will
train.
. Ability to use or learn to use handheld data recorders, GPS, computers,
other field equipment.
. Valid U.S. driver's license. Having one's own vehicle is advantageous,
but not required, as town is 20 miles away.
. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This is an on-going, long-term experimental
project. The position is 90%+ field work. Assistant will help set up
experiments (includes building experimental cages and catching large numbers
of grasshoppers), monitor and take down experiments. Work will involve
catching and censusing grasshoppers in the experiments, maintaining
experimental cages, and sampling vegetation and soils. Some heavy lifting
is required. Assistant will gain experience with a wide variety of
ecological field techniques, including insect exclusion experiments, soil
nutrient manipulation experiments, quantification of herbivore damage,
quantification of plant growth, insect behavior. Assistant also will learn
basic principles of experimental and sampling design in field ecology as
well as identification of key insects and plants in Palouse Prairie
grasslands. Field work is hard work that requires dedication and
perseverance. Field assistants will be exposed to rough terrain,
unpredictable weather, biting insects, etc.; must be capable of sustained
physical work under these conditions. Willingness to contribute to a
positive group dynamic is required.
APPLICATION DETAILS: Start date is June 1, 2009 (negotiable). End date is
September 30. Stipend is $1000/month. Shared housing will be provided near
the research site. Deadline for application is May 10, 2009 or until
position is filled. Hiring will be through the University of Notre Dame.
Review of applications will begin as they are received. Decisions will be
made soon after the application deadline, or as qualified applicants are
received. Please send cover letter, resume and contact information (name,
position, phone, e-mail and mailing address) for 3 references to Jennifer
Belovsky by e-mail Belovsky.2@nd.edu. Tel: (574) 631-0987.Another paragraph

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Shoreside Whiting Monitors: West Coast

Alaskan Obervers, Inc. (AOI) announces a challenging summer
opportunity where you can gain valuable experience in fisheries
resource management. We have 18 summer positions that will allow you
to play a critical role in the conservation and management of
fisheries resources on the Oregon and Washington coasts.
As a Shoreside Whiting Monitor working at a fish processing facility,
you will gather data for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
that is essential to the sustainability of fisheries resources on the
West Coast. As fishing vessels make deliveries at your assigned plant,
you will monitor the offload and processing of fish to insure that all
fish species are sorted and accounted for in accordance with
established requirements. You will also gather biological data from
prohibited species.
* Qualifications: Applicants should be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year
college degree program in the natural sciences, or hold such a
degree.
* Training Information: Monitors will attend a paid, NMFS-run
training in Newport, OR, from June 8 through June 14. Lodging will be
provided. Upon successful completion of training, Monitors will be
reimbursed at a rate of $.55 per mile for travel of up to 600 miles
from their homes to training. Contract Information: Shoreside Whiting
Contracts will run from approximately June 15 through late July, 2009.
Possible assigned ports include: Ilwaco, WA; Westport, WA; Newport,
OR; Charleston, OR; Hammond, OR; and Eureka, CA.
* Compensation: A monthly salary of 3900.00 per month, plus 600.00
food allowance; lodging will be provided. Shoreside Whiting Monitors
must provide their own automobiles and maintain a valid drivers
license and auto insurance for the duration of their contracts.
For information, please call David Edick at AOI's Seattle office
(800-483-7310 or 206- 283-7310), or e-mail
aoistaff@alaskanobservers.com.
AOI is the premier provider of observers to the North Pacific and
West Coast Groundfish Observer Programs. Merluccius productus,
commonly known as "whiting" or "pacific hake," ranges from the
northern end of Vancouver Island to the northern part of the Gulf of
California; the Whiting fishery is the largest commercial fishery on
the West Coast.
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Seasonal Field Botanist position at Washington University, St. Louis

Tyson Research Center, the biological field station for Washington
University in St. Louis, seeks a Seasonal Field Botanist. The successful
applicant MUST be able to identify the majority of plant species in the
glades, forests, and prairies surrounding St. Louis. The successful
applicant must also be able to use a taxonomic key to determine any unknown
species and must be able to work outdoors for long periods in hot, humid,
and inclement weather.
Duties for the position include working with researchers to collect
vegetation data from ongoing experiments in glade, forest, and prairie
habitat. The position will be based out of Tyson Research Center
(www.tyson.wustl.edu) located approximately 20 miles SW of downtown St.
Louis (http://visitor.wustl.edu/stlouis.htm). A mixture of faculty, staff,
graduate students, and undergraduates work at the field station during the
growing season, leading to a dynamic and fun mix of people.
The position will begin as soon as possible and will continue until
September or October 2009, if applicant is available. Pay will be $11 or
more per hour, depending on experience, for a 40 hour week. The position
does not include benefits. Interested applicants should submit a resume,
the names of 2 references, and a brief description of their knowledge of
glade, forest, and prairie vegetation to Travis Mohrman at
mohrman@biology2.wustl.edu.

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