Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is a 16-week internship during the spring semester. The internship runs from Jan/Feb. until mid-May at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, New York. The laboratory is a Department of Energy facility. Students will assist with ongoing research on a 200-acre solar facility. We are looking for one or two highly motivated students who can work independently to complete a variety of research activities. Activities will include small mammal trapping, radio telemetry work on box turtles, vegetation sampling, and running of trail cameras. A weekly stipend of $425 is provided and housing is available for non-local students. Applicant should be pursuing a degree in wildlife/ biology/ natural resources. Must be able to work hours beyond the normal 9-5 and be comfortable working alone. Familiarity with the flora and fauna on Long Island will be helpful. You must have a valid driver's license. Knowledge of GPS and GIS is beneficial. Wildlife handling experience is preferred. Applications must be filled out online with the Department of Energy - SULI program. Applicants must be sophomore or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Two references are required and you must submit copies of your transcript. Graduating seniors may apply. Recent graduates may also apply. Applications can be submitted online at this site: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/how-to-apply/ Once your application is completed or if you have any questions, please e-mail Jennifer Higbie at [email protected] Application deadline is October 1st. Kathy Schwager [email protected] *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair. ~Chinese Proverb *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
