(Herp Research included)Spring Undergraduate Wildlife Internship at Solar Facil

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Spring Undergraduate Wildlife Internship
at Solar Facility and Brookhaven
National Lab

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is a 16-week
internship during the spring semester. The
internship runs from early January until early May at Brookhaven National
Laboratory on Long Island, New York. The
laboratory is a Department of Energy facility.
Students will assist with ongoing research on a 200-acre
solar facility. Research
is part of a PhD study researching the effects of a newly constructed solar
facility on wildlife and habitat. We are looking for two to three highly
motivated students who can work independently to complete a variety of research
activities. Activities will include
small mammal trapping, radio telemetry work on box turtles, vegetation
sampling, herp surveys and running of trail cameras. Other duties may be
assigned as time allows. A weekly stipend of $500 is provided and housing
is available for non-local students free of charge.
Applicant should be pursuing a degree in wildlife/ biology/
natural resources. Must be able to work hours beyond the normal
9-5 and be comfortable working alone. Familiarity with the flora and fauna on
Long Island will be helpful. You must
have a valid driver's license. Knowledge
of GPS and GIS is beneficial. Wildlife
handling experience is preferred.
Applications must be filled out online with the Department
of Energy - SULI program. Applicants
must be sophomore or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Two references are required and you must
submit copies of your transcript. This
internship is for current undergraduates or undergraduate students who
graduated after May 2013.
Applications must be submitted online at this site: https://www3.orau.gov/suli/Account/Login. No applications will be accepted by
e-mail. Please see the SULI website
for common questions about the application process: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/
Once your application is completed or if you have any
questions, please e-mail Jennifer Higbie at [email protected]
Application deadline is October 1, 2013 at 5 pm (EST).

Kathy Schwager
 
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