Paid 12-month Internships in Marine Science

OVERVIEW: Four 12-month paid internships are currently available at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (Dauphin Island, Alabama) in the Fisheries Oceanography of Coastal Alabama (FOCAL) program. The positions offer recently graduated college students the opportunity to engage in the active study of ecology of larval fish, jellyfish, and zooplankton. We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine science as a career.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The internships will focus on different specialties, based on the experience and interests of the successful applicants.
Responsibilities include: 1) sampling and processing plankton on offshore cruises aboard a 46' research vessel and on nearshore cruises on a 23'
vessel in the Northern Gulf of Mexico; 2) sorting and identification of fish eggs and larvae; 3) identifying and enumerating zooplankton; 4) data entry, and 5) molecular ecological techniques for fish egg identification [one position requires knowledge and experience with DNA extraction and PCR]. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with dissecting microscopes and identification of zooplankton and larval fish are desired skills, but not required. A background with molecular biology techniques is desired for those applicants interested in molecular biology work. The ability to lift light loads and to work on small boats in sometimes inclement weather and sea conditions is required. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic about marine research and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.

STIPEND: A monthly stipend of $1160 is provided. The Sea Lab will help arrange housing either on campus (depending on availability) or off.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should possess a BSc in marine sciences, fisheries oceanography, or a related field. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a driver's license and clean driving record.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2011 or until the position is filled. Duration of the internship is 12 months with a flexible start date during May 1 - June 15 2011.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Download and fill out Internship application. Include a resume and 2 letters of recommendation. For complete posting and application, visit:
http://press.disl.org/jobs/focalsummerintern2011.html
Please email your application, resume and letters of recommendation to awinans@disl.org with '"Your last name"_Intern Application' in the Subject line. We also suggest you print a copy for your records. If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to 251-861-4646 Attn: Amanda Winans or via mail to:

Amanda Winans
FOCAL 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 fill-in pdf form, you may contact Amanda Winans via email at awinans@disl.org or by phone: 251-861-2141, ext. 2285.