Entomology Field Intern, Lake Placid, NY

This position has been filled.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 19, 2013

Wage: $12/hour

Season: May 10 to August 25, 2013

Job Description
We are looking for a part-time naturalist intern to help with insect field collection, phenology surveys, insect sorting, and preliminary identification. This project is part of a baseline biological inventory for Interval Lowlands Preserve (www.intervalelowlands.org) in Lake Placid, NY.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with trap checking
• Data collection
• Sorting and labeling insects
• Preparing signs and trail maps

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in biology with interest in entomology
• Ability to work outside
• Knowledge of general plants and animals

Wage and Hours

Wages are $12/hour. Dates of employment are somewhat flexible but are approximately May 10 to August 25. Number of hours per week is about 20, with more possible if candidates have interest or experience with insect identification.

Employer

Adirondack Research Inc. in collaboration with Intervale Lowlands Preserve. Fieldwork is based at the preserve in Lake Placid, NY.

Applications

Interested individuals contact project manager Dr. Ezra Schwartzberg ezra@adkres.org. Please include in your email a short description of your field experience and level of education. The closing date for this position is April 19, 2013 or until a suitable candidate is found. Please send in applications as soon as possible.