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Position description:
The Marine Ecology Lab is looking for interns to help conduct research on several on-going projects in various nearshore benthic habitats along the Northern Gulf Coast. Research will be based out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Alabama at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Interns will work closely with Professor Ken Heck, Research Associate Dottie Byron, and graduate students.
We are looking for interns for both summer and fall seasons. The duration of the internship is about 3 months. The internship will have a flexible start date with summer interns starting on or about May 18, 2009 continuing through August 14, 2009. Fall interns will start on August 17, 2009 and continue through November 13, 2009. You may apply for both seasons if you wish.
Duties and responsibilities:
Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activites, which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous conditions. Field research will include seagrass restoration and monitoring, juvenile snappers and gag grouper habitat assessment, and monthly sampling of restored oyster reefs near Dauphin Island, Alabama (for more information regarding current projects, please check the Marine Ecology Lab website at http://marineecologylab.disl.org/projects.htm). Applicants should have their own snorkel gear (both seasons) and wet suit (fall season only). Interns will be involved in sample collection and processing and will receive training in sampling techniques (benthic flora and fauna sampling, fisheries sampling, water column sampling, and seagrass monitoring techniques), fish and invertebrate identification, and analytical methods (chlorophyll analysis and nutrient analysis). There will also be opportunities to learn other ecological field sampling techniques in a variety of marine environments. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend seminars on current topics in marine science hosted at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and at the University of South Alabama.
We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine ecology as a career. This job requires long days of physically demanding field work and long hours sorting samples in the lab. Experience (although not necessary), as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
Stipend:
A monthly stipend of $1200 is provided, and housing is available at the Sea Lab for a monthly rate of $325(including utilities).
Eligibility:
Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply. This internship is available to U.S. citizens only.
Application Requirements:
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Fill out Internship application accessed at: http://marineecologylab.disl.org/pdfs/internApplication2009.pdf
(see below for instructions)
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Provide 2 letters of recommendation. These can be emailed directly to dbyron@disl.org or mailed to Dottie Byron, Marine Ecology Lab Intern Program, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Application Instructions:
You must have Acrobat Reader 8 or higher to view and save the application correctly. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can visit http://www.adobe.com to download a FREE copy. Although not required, we would prefer if you submitted your application via email.
To save the pdf with your information entered:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Users: Select "Save As" under the "Page" menu or click the save disk icon.
Firefox Users: Click on the save disk icon. **Do not select "Save Page As" under the "File" menu as this will only save the blank pdf without your entered information.
Then rename the file to "your last name_applicaton.pdf" (eg. Byron_application.pdf), and email your file to dbyron@disl.org. We also suggest you print a copy for your records.
If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to (251) 861-7540 Attn: Dottie Byron or via mail to
Dottie Byron
Marine Ecology Lab Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fillable pdf form, you may contact Dottie Byron via email at dbyron@disl.org or via phone (251) 861-2179.
Summer Internship Application Deadline: March 30, 2009
Summer Interns will be notified: April 17, 2009.
Fall Internship Application Deadline: April 20, 2009. Extended to June 1, 2009
Fall Interns will be notified: May 8, 2009. Extended to June 22, 2009
Visit our web page to learn about the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (http://www.disl.org) and to view Dr. K.L. Heck's research profile (http://faculty.disl.org/kheck.html)
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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