Internship - U.S. Geological Survey - Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Litter Invertebrate and Feral Ungulate Project

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Internship - U.S. Geological Survey - Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Litter Invertebrate and Feral Ungulate Project

Interns (2) are needed to assist with field and laboratory research on the impact of feral pig disturbance and nutrient limitation on soil and litter microarthropods in Hawaiian native montane forests. The primary duty is sorting preserved insects from pan traps, pitfall traps, and soil and litter samples to the taxonomic level of order or below. Additional lab and office duties include invertebrate processing, as well as data entry, proofing, and some data analysis. Interns may also assist with field work for a global climate change research project and other project duties as assigned. Interns must be able to perform repetitive, mundane tasks with sustained accuracy.

Undergraduate seniors or recent graduates with coursework in entomology or related fields are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with dichotomous keys is helpful and, due to the additional emphasis on field work, applicants should be in excellent physical condition and willing to work in rugged, montane mesic and wet forests. Map and compass skills are also desirable. Positions require a 4-month commitment, starting in August. Housing, food stipend ($400 month), field equipment, and training are provided. Interns must provide airfare to and from Hilo, HI. Open to U.S. Citizens only.

Please email a cover letter, resume, unofficial copy of transcripts, and the email addresses of 3 references to Karl Magnacca
(Karl_Magnacca@usgs.gov) or you may fax your application to 808-967-7153.

Closing Date: July 31, 2005
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Karl Magnacca
PO Box 11, Hawaii Natl. Park, HI 96718
808-985-6076