Friday, January 3, 2025

Summer internship opportunity

USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Internship Opportunity

Dr. Diann Prosser at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center is seeking 2-3 highly motivated students to work as interns on a project to monitor the reproductive success of local tern species. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience with capture, banding, and other field techniques. Interested applicants must be:

  • Able to commit to a fulltime working schedule from approximately mid May through early August
  • Committed to working long hours in adverse weather conditions
  • Eager to learn and adapt to unique challenges of field work
  • Willing and able to handle wild animals
  • Able to work well in a team setting

A $2,500 stipend will be provided for this position
To apply please email pwrc_intern@usgs.gov with a cover letter and resume combined as a single file. Please include “summer intern” in the email subject line.

Applications accepted immediately and reviewed as received! Due no later than 5 PM Monday, January 20th. Apply early for best chance of selection