2008 SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIPS 

Description:

The Fisheries Ecology lab is seeking interns to work at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) on a wide variety of projects in waters adjacent to Dauphin Island, a gulf barrier island of the northern Gulf of Mexico fringing the Mobile Bay estuary.

Internships in the Fisheries Ecology Lab under Dr. Sean Powers are available to individuals seeking "hands-on" participation in ongoing research. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to assist with groundbreaking studies in Fisheries Ecology in the northern Gulf of Mexico that involve a variety of fish (bony fishes, sharks and rays) and shellfish from both offshore and inshore locales. For a full description of current projects at the fisheries lab, please visit http://fisherieslab.disl.org/projects.htm. In this process interns will gain experience with various sampling techniques used in fisheries research, as well as the associated analyses of data.

Potential candidates will work closely with a variety of lab personnel, including principal investigators, current graduate students and lab technicians. In addition, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab hosts visiting scientists through weekly seminars, which interns will have the opportunity to participate in during their summer or fall stay. Preference will be given to applicants considering marine science and/or fisheries as a career.

Requirements:

Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activities, which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous conditions. Much of the research conducted at the lab is by boat, thus experience with marine vessels is helpful though not a requirement. In addition, there will be some laboratory processing during poor weather conditions as well as after some field collections. Overall, the lab is looking for committed and dependable individuals that are highly motivated to participate in our diverse research program.

Stipend:

A weekly stipend of $150 and a room and board allowance ($150/week) will be provided. Housing will be arranged at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply.

Application Instructions (Updated 4/6/2008!):

The application is a fillable .pdf form, and can be accessed here. You must have Acrobat Reader installed to view the application. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can visit http://www.adobe.com to download a FREE copy. After entering your text, save the .pdf file and email your application to majemian@disl.org. You may also print a copy of your application and submit it via fax to (251) 861-7540 Attn: Matt Ajemian or via mail to:

Matt Ajemian
Fisheries Ecology Lab Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528

If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fillable pdf form, you may contact Matt Ajemian via email or via phone (251) 861-2828.

Summer Internship Application Deadline: CLOSED
Summer Interns will be notified: April 14, 2008.

Fall Internship Application Deadline (NEW!): June 1, 2008
Fall Interns will be notified (NEW!): June 16, 2008.

Visit our web page to learn about the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (http://www.disl.org) and to view Dr. Powers’ research profile (http://faculty.disl.org/spowers.html)

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer