Research Internship in Disease Ecology Beginning Summer 2013 Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School Includes independent research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and Food stipend. An internship based at MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center and Archbold Biological Station, in south-central Florida in the Disease Ecology Program. Interns will work in the Disease Ecology Program of Dr. Raoul Boughton, which emphasizes research in wildlife disease, ecological immunology, and interactions of wildlife/invasive species and domestic stock (cattle). Current studies include the ecology of a filarial nematode and consequences of infection to threatened Florida Scrub-Jays (Aphelocoma coeruslcens); mosquito feeding preferences and disease vector capabilities; feral swine interactions with cattle and probability of disease transfer between the two species. Likely duties of this internship will include undertaking fecal float analyses for cattle and feral swine, investigating Eimeria sp and helminthes loads, helping with spatial mapping of ranch habitats using GIS, conducting screening ELISAs for specific antibodies to various parasites, and monitoring visitation rates of feral swine at cattle feed stations and watering points. Interns will also be exposed to all projects of the Disease Ecology Program and when feasible encouraged to be involved in other research occurring at Archbold.
Interns receive room, a meal allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. They work ~20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder on an independent research project. This internship will run for 6 months from early June 2013. Internships offer an excellent opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations. Additional information on intern experiences can be found at our web site: http://www.archbold-station.org/station/html/research/internship/internship.html Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, 10,500 acre Ranch and a 3,000 ha restoration site, an outstanding regional library and our own geographical information systems program using ARCinfo. We have a staff of about 50, many visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station atmosphere. To apply for an internship in the Disease Ecology Program, please provide the following: a cover letter stating research interests, a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and two letters of recommendation or referees. Applications will be considered up to 20 May 2013. Please EMAIL applications to: Raoul Boughton [email protected] Phone: 863-465-2571 ext 227 Mobile: 863 840 3678
