Benefits:
Shared Lodging on Site
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Description: The Predator-Prey program at Archbold Biological Station (ABS) is hiring an intern to support a new project called the Corridor Observatory. The Corridor Observatory is a funded project designed to examine wildlife species occupancy in the working landscape of South-Central Florida, a region where multiple critical landscape linkages converge to form ecological connections between South Florida and Central Florida. Interns in the Predator-Prey program gain experience in building and maintaining field equipment, managing large volumes of data, study design and analysis, and science communication.
Archbold intern appointments are typically for 9 months. Archbold interns play an important role in research and education programs and participate in a variety of tasks in the field and in the office. Archbold interns are provided an opportunity to design and develop an independent research project during their term at Archbold. Internships are intended to prepare budding scientists for graduate school and/or higher-level report writing required by other agencies. Interns will spend 20 hours/week assisting field and office projects, typically but not always Monday through Friday. Remaining time is to be dedicated to the intern’s independent research project. Interns will gain experience in many aspects of scientific research, from choosing projects, through experimental design and statistical analysis, to oral and written presentations.
Qualifications: You must show proof of identity and employment eligibility within 3 business days of the date employment begins. Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license. Excellence in academics is expected and an awarded B.Sc. degree in Wildlife, Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Agro-Ecology or a related field is preferred. Applicants should be prepared to tolerate high heat and humidity, and the wet, often buggy field conditions familiar to South Florida. Self-motivation, an orientation towards teamwork, and willingness to take instruction are complementary qualities for a successful intern appointee. We will look for applications demonstrating attention to detail with respect to following protocols and managing data.
Application Procedure:
Please note we are unable to provide international applicants with a work visa. Early application is encouraged. Interested applicants should complete:
a cover letter outlining experience relevant to the job described and what the applicant hopes to gain from an Archbold internship
a resume or CV; include names and contact information for 3 professional or academic references.
Please combine cover letter and resume/CV into a single Word or PDF document titled with the applicant’s surname as follows: YourName_Application.
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