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Summer Internships (Bio. Sciences) - Univ. of GA -FREE HOUSING
Summer Internships in Biological Sciences
University of Georgia
Odum School of Ecology
Coweeta Long Term Ecological Research
Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, Otto, NC
A Summer Intern position in Biological Sciences is available through the Coweeta Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program at Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, located in Otto, NC. To qualify, students must: (1) be in good academic standing, (2) be currently enrolled in a college or university, and (3) plan on returning to college or university in fall 2009. Interns work with Coweeta LTER scientists and staff on a wide variety of projects. Examples of past projects include: structure and function of first order watershed riparian zones; hemlock woolly adelgid impacts on forest processes; southern Appalachian forest carbon, nutrient, and water budgets and cycling; prescribed burning effects on mixed oak-pine forests; and effects of herbaceous plant removal on nutrient cycling. Projects typically have both a field and laboratory component, and may include some data analysis. Students may utilize some portion of data collected and/or analyzed as part of an independent resear
ch project and to fulfill university intern requirements. Pay is $12/hr., not to exceed $4,800 over the course of the summer (10 weeks at 40 hrs/week). Free housing is available.
Interested students should send (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume with contact information for 1-2 references, and (3) college transcripts by April 1, 2009 to:
Jason P. Love
Site Manager
Coweeta LTER
Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory
3160 Coweeta Lab Rd
Otto, NC 29763
jplove@xxxxxxx
Positions are highly competitive -- early applications are encouraged. A valid driver’s license with minimal moving violations is a condition for employment. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer.
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