Ecolog-L Plant Ecology Internship - Smithsonian Institution

[Rooney, Brigit R. (via ecolog-l list)]

We are seeking an intern to assist with tasks related to maintaining a common 
garden experiment being conducted by Smithsonian Institution. The 11-year-old 
experiment is composed of thousands of native tree species planted in plots 
along a diversity gradient (monocultures, 4 species, and 12 species mixtures). 
The intern would assess survival and growth of trees; check temperature sensors 
on each plot; remove any invasive tree species; and summarize data. The 
Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute is 3200 acres located in Front 
Royal, VA and serves as an endangered species breeding station for the National 
Zoo, as well as the headquarters for ecologists researching conservation of 
wildlife and plants. Applicants should have a background in ecology, interest 
in forest ecology, and plans for a career in conservation, forestry, land 
management or ecology. Stipend is $1400 per month and housing is available at a 
communal residence on-site ($270 per month fee). Expected tenure is 3-4 months, 
with a start date in May. Send letter of interest, resume (including list of 
references), and unofficial transcripts as a single document to William McShea 
by April 1 (mcsh...@si.edu).
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