Paid internship Marine Invasions / Larval Ecology - MD

Description: The Marine Invasions Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking an intern to help with a research related to the reproductive biology of mussels and barnacles. The intern will work closely with a team on reproductive and larval biology, have the opportunity to participate in multiple other projects such as the Nearshore Survey, and conduct an independent project.

The intern will be based on the SERC campus in Edgewater, Md. The internship dates span typically for 10 weeks during the academic summer. Both current students and recent graduates will be considered.

The intern will receive a stipend of $550 per week. There is limited on-site dormitory space available for $105 per week.

To apply: Registration at the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system is required. Select the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Internship program from the drop down list of programs and submit an essay, CV or resume, academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and two letters of recommendations. The Marine Invasions Lab is one of many labs at SERC. Therefore, please specify your interests to work with us and this project in your essay.

Stipend: $550/week

Duration: 10 weeks

Deadline: February 15, 2020

Brenda María Soler Figueroa, Ph.D.

Marine Invasions Lab

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)

647 Contees Wharf Rd

Edgewater, MD 21037

Office Tel. (443) 482-2415

Email: solerb@si.edu