Location: Eastern Shore, MD
The oyster culture program at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory is now accepting applications for summer interns. The oyster hatchery, one of the largest on the East Coast, produces oyster larvae, spat on shell, and oyster seed for restoration and aquaculture activities, as well as for research and education. The facility includes large larval tanks, a greenhouse for algal production, over fifty outdoor setting tanks, and a demonstration oyster farm.
Oyster hatchery interns are expected to become part of the hatchery team and learn all aspects of oyster culture. This includes, but is not limited to, broodstock management, spawning, larval culture, algal culture, settlement, outplanting, deployment, sampling procedures, data collection, farm management, and facility maintenance. While employed with the oyster hatchery, interns will also be gaining experience on a working oyster farm.
This summer internship offers flexible start and end dates but at the very least interns should start no later than June 21, 2019 and end no later than October 18, 2019. Candidates should be able to work for a minimum of 10 weeks. Applicants must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be committed to working in a wet, muddy, and humid environment. While this is not a traditional laboratory environment, you may learn several laboratory skills. Interns should be prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for both types of work.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the start of employment. Candidates should have an interest in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, environmental sciences or a related field. Stipend is $450.00 per week before taxes paid biweekly. While the majority of our work is conducted Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, occasionally irregular hours may occur. Weekend work is expected and will include several weekend days per month. Time worked during weekends will be taken into account the following week. Limited dormitory space may be available. Commuters must have reliable transportation. Due to the rural nature of the campus area, personal transportation is encouraged for all participants.
Application Due: February 15, 2019
