Dept of Environmental Conservation
205 Belle Mead Road, Suite 1East Setauket , NY 11733
Division/Unit: Marine Resources
Diadromous Fish Intern (ID: 106247) for Spring 2018
Agency/Facility
East Setauket , NY 11733
Proposal Information
Description:
Identify, count, measure, and weigh fish and invertebrates in the field and laboratory. Tag striped bass. Collect and age scale samples. Enter and proof data in Access databases. Assist other programs as needed. Some weekend work may be required.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work long hours on boats; excellent skills in identification of Long Island marine organisms; team player; ability to follow detailed, technical instructions; interest and college coursework in biology or marine/environmental/natural sciences.
Skills:
Field work
Data entry
Technical writing
Following technical instructions
Marine organism identification
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Suffolk
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Senior
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science