Predator-Prey Intern
Venus, FL
Predator-Prey Intern
Internship • Venus, FL
Benefits:
- Gratis Lodging, on-site
- Paid Holidays
- Weekly Stipend
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.
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:
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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Archbold Expeditions Internship Program:
The Archbold internship offers comprehensive training similar to that provided in educational institutions, including hands-on laboratory & field research experience. It is directly tied to the intern's formal education program and integrates coursework or academic credit. The schedule of the internship is designed to align with the academic calendar, accommodating the intern's academic commitments. Internship duration is limited to the period in which the intern receives valuable learning experiences. The intern's role is intended to complement the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits. It is mutually understood that the internship does not guarantee a paid job upon completion, and there is no expectation of compensation. Any indication of compensation would imply an employer-employee relationship.
Archbold is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. Archbold will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Archbold stands proud of its collaborative culture and all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and works to ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Archbold's mission is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of Florida, and beyond. Archbold’s footprint encompasses the ancient scrub habitats of the Lake Wales Ridge; the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape; the vast, open ranchlands of Central Florida; and the many waterways that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts, touching the lives of millions of Floridians. Archbold studies and protects these natural wonders as ecosystems: as complex networks shaped by measurable natural processes. Our dozens of research sites encompass the pristine sand dunes of the Lake Wales Ridge; the ranchlands and wetlands that make up much of Central Florida; and the rivers that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and beyond.
Today Archbold stewards a rich mosaic of natural habitats, native ecosystems, working lands, and historic buildings at Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch. The Station and the Ranch serve as the place-based crucible for our innovative science, conservation, and education programs. These draw from a long, deep history, dating back from our beginnings, founded by Richard Archbold in 1941.
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