Internship in Subtidal Benthic Ecology at University of Maine's Darling Marine Center
Internship Announcement: Dr. Robert Steneck's lab is looking to hire 2-4 interns to assist in summer fieldwork (May 2013-August 2013). Research involves using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to survey 350km of coastal Maine from mean low water to 100m. We are characterizing fine-scale to ecosystem-scale patterns of benthic assemblages and coastal seafloor communities to create new tools and models to be used for offshore wind energy siting, Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management and Marine Spatial Planning in Maine. Internship Description: Interns will assist in operating boats, the ROV, analyzing videos, identifying and measuring dominant fauna, and developing geographic information systems (GIS) databases. Opportunities for scientific scuba diving in shallow subtidal areas may be available for open water certified divers. We will provide a stipend and assistance with room and board at the Darling Marine Center, but the exact amount is yet to be determined. For more information on the Darling Marine Center facilities, see our website (www.dmc.maine.edu). Requirements: - Undergraduates or recently graduated individuals - A background in marine/aquatic sciences and relevant skills (including familiarity with boats, electronics, species identification and ArcGIS) are encouraged, but not required. - This is a gear and field intensive opportunity, thus the ability to lift and carry items around 40lbs is a must. - Contact Jennifer McHenry for application instructions or any questions (jennifer.mche...@maine.edu). - Application review March - April. Jennifer McHenry M.S. Marine Biology and Marine Policy Candidate University of Maine School of Marine Sciences Darling Marine Center Walpole, Maine 04573 207-563-8317 jennifer.mche...@umit.maine.edu
