BUTTERFLY RESEARCH INTERN (1) needed for a biodiversity study from June 1st to August 5th, 2014. The intern will assist in conducting transect surveys for a study on local species richness and distribution of eastern butterfly species. Surveys are conducted by walking transects and identifying butterflies either by sight or with nets. Sites are located throughout the Williamsburg area, in local parks or managed properties. Along with surveying, duties include data entry, field gear maintenance, and habitat assessment. Surveys start mid-morning, around 9:00am and go until early evening, 5:00pm. The intern will be part of a small team in the ACER lab of Dr. Matthias Leu and have the opportunity to assist in other projects during free time. Field truck is provided for surveys, however a private vehicle is recommended for personal travel outside work. Pay is $3,500/stipend, and housing is provided at the campus of William & Mary for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
Qualifications
*Must be a student at an accredited university, currently enrolled in Spring and Fall 2014.
*Preference for applicants who have had experience identifying eastern US butterflies
*Other important qualifications are an interest in ecology, conservation biology, enthusiasm for field work, and the desire to gain diverse experience sampling flora and fauna. The intern should retain excellent data quality and good spirits, while working alongside other field crew. Biting invertebrates, including mosquitoes, chiggers, and ticks, will be present.
Contact Person
Send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references in a single PDF file to Angela Zappalla (acer.hires@gmail.com). Please put BUTTERFLY RESEARCH INTERN in the email title.
Application deadline: February 28th, 2014