Dept of Environmental Conservation
205 Belle Mead Rd. Suite 1East Setauket , NY 11733
Division/Unit: Marine Resources
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Marine Invertebrates Intern (ID: 106485) for Summer 2018
Agency/Facility
East Setauket , NY 11733
Proposal Information
Description:
Identify, count, measure, and tag marine invertebrate and finfish species in the field. Record data. Enter and proof data in Access databases. Assist other programs as needed.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work long hours on boats; the ability to follow detailed technical instructions; excellent skills in identification of Long Island marine organisms; good communication skills; interest and college coursework in biology or marine/environmental/natural sciences.
Eligible applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills:
Field Work
Following Technical Intructions
Marine Organism Identification
Data Entry
Scientific Communication
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