Summer Internships & Job Listings

My PhD research focuses on zoological and wild painted dog behavior and growth rates, and I am excited to be collaborating with the Endangered Wolf Center and their painted dogs (including 23 new painted dog puppies!).

I will be collecting data from December 2018 until May 2019, and am looking for interns to support our project. Additional details are below, but please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

The Endangered Wolf Center is a non-profit wildlife facility that is dedicated to preserving and reintroducing to the wild critically endangered species of wolves. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Learn more at https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/

 

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule to be determined based on availability

Minimum commitment: 3 months, but open to discuss

Location: Eureka, Missouri (near St. Louis)

Compensation: Unpaid

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
•       Assist with daily food preparation and feedings of painted dogs
•       Conduct daily behavioral observations of painted dogs
•       Assist with monthly painted dog pup checkups (obtaining weights, physical measurements, etc.)
•       Weekly camera trap maintenance (set-up, data downloads, footage review, etc.)
•       Assist with other project tasks as needed

Qualifications:
•       No prior canid or data collection experience necessary – training will be provided
•       Must be at least 18 years of age
•       Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
•       Must have strong interest in wildlife and natural science
•       Must be willing to prepare or assist with food items (may involve carcasses or ground meat)
•       Must have strong work ethic and be dependable

Submissions will be reviewed as they are received. Please submit an email explaining why you are interested in this position, your availability, and your resume to Tammy Cloutier at tcloutier@antioch.edu.

2019 Summer Program Dates: June 3 – August 9, 2019
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plant-science/plant-science/resources/opportunities/undergraduate-studies.aspx

Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis.

 DANTA operates on a cooperative and collaborative teaching model with multiple international instructors on each course. Co-instruction allows for more individualized instruction, and the sharing and appreciation of different ideas. Visiting scholars are often incorporated into the curriculum to broaden student experience.

For more information, please visit our website at www.DANTA.info and/or email conservation@danta.info. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/.

The goal of this program is to attract undergraduate trainees from different disciplines into graduate studies and professional careers in the plant sciences and to help them to develop the necessary skills for graduate studies and to explore the opportunities available in academia, business, government, and other career paths.

Each student will participate in the program for a total of 20 weeks during two consecutive summers (10 weeks per summer). In the first year of the cycle, six trainees will work with on-campus faculty mentors and develop an independent research project on plant microbiomes for ten weeks and will develop important skill sets in agricultural microbiology, including laboratory, field/greenhouse experiments, data analysis, and bioinformatics, and oral and written expression skills.

Selection of applicants will start on April 7th. Program dates for 2019: May 27 thru August 2nd

The program will pay a stipend, housing on campus dormitories, travel, food allowance ($100/week) and a stipend ($3,250 for students in their 1st summer & $4,750 for 2nd summer students).

Learn more: https://www.sdstate.edu/reeu-microbiomes

 

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is seeking instructors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. Positions are available at residential and day sites at colleges, universities, and schools on the East and West coasts, as well as internationally in Hong Kong. A full list of site locations can be found here.

We are currently seeking individuals to work with the following Biology-related courses:

• Through the Microscope
• Examining the Evidence
• The Sensory Brain
• Marine Ecology
• Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Zoology
• Biotechnology
• Fast-Paced High School Biology
• Genetics
• Neuroscience
• Epidemiology
• The Global Environment
• Science, Technology, and Public Policy 

A full list of science courses, course descriptions, and sample syllabi can be found at: cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/courses/index.html

Why teach for CTY?

• competitive salary plus room and board at our east and west coast residential sites
• all classes are taught by both an instructor and teaching assistant, and are limited to a maximum of 18 students per class
• opportunity to teach gifted students, and work with other professionals in your field
• science instructors are allotted a generous lab budget

 Core Dates for 2019*:

Session 1: June 20 - July 13, 2019
Session 2: July 13 - August 3, 2019

*Note: dates may vary depending on location and position. For a full list of locations and dates, please visit cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/sites_dates.html.

 Terms of Employment

• Starting salary for two sessions is $4,800 - $6,000 for instructors and $2,540 for TAs
• Room and board are provided at residential sites. Travel assistance is provided to Hong Kong.

 Desired Qualifications

• Teaching assistant candidates are generally graduate or undergraduate students with experience tutoring or as a TA.
• Instructor candidates generally have independent classroom teaching experience, graduate coursework, and at least a bachelor’s degree.

 More Information

• Instructor and Teaching Assistant position descriptions: cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/positions

 To Apply

Fill out an online application at cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer.  Questions? Contact us at ctysummer@jhu.edu.

Explore our research assistantships and field courses taking place from May through August 2019. Registrations for all programs are open right now:

Primate Community Disease Ecology and Field Diagnostics: Takes place in Peru at Los Amigos Station and the Green Lab
Minimum commitment: 4 weeks | Start: On or after June 3

Animal Mark-Recapture and Sampling: Hands-on training with wildlife: primates, birds, bats, and terrestrial mammals
Minimum commitment: 4-5 weeks | Start: On or after May 27

Primate Behavior and Space Use: Full- and half-day forest follows of individually identifiable primate groups
Minimum commitment: 6 weeks | Start: On or after June 3

Primate Sensory Ecology: Field experiments on New World Monkey vision and olfaction
Minimum commitment: 3 weeks | Start: On or after June 3

Other Field Courses and Expeditions

The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week "boot camp" for future decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy revolution happening around the globe. Held annually since 2011, the program boasts over 400 alumni. During weekdays, SISE'ers participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and network. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on a research project and enjoy exploring Chicago.

 Theme
This year’s theme, Implementation, moves beyond the “what” to the “how.” Building on the research of previous years, 2019 SISE Fellows will engage with Chicago communities and collaborators to develop critical strategies to help local neighborhoods realize their vision for their future. They will engage with theory and case studies, and then move to the streets and homes of our Chicago neighbors and communities where real change is made at the ground level.

Applicants
Participants (SISE'ers) from around the country join SISE at the University of Illinois at Chicago. SISE'ers are chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the country. Diversity is one of the strongest features of the program, with participants representing a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. They live together. They research together. They become a part of our extended and international "SISE family."

 Cost and Support

• There is no program fee.
• Lodging is provided for all participants.
• Transportation support is provided to many participants.

How to Apply

• Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2018), graduate students, recent graduates, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability and energy are eligible to apply
• The application process includes:
  1. An online application
  2. a resume/CV
  3. one letter of recommendation
  4. a short Skype/Google Hangouts interview
• Applications are accepted through May 30; interviews must be completed by June 15

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the SISE Program Coordinator, Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com), and visit the SISE website at uicsise.com.

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