Plant Ecology Internship

Position available to assist botanist in resurvey of herbaceous and woody
plants within multiple plots that differ in their abundance of invasive
species and deer herbivory. Work is part of a multi-year National Park
Service and Smithsonian Institution-sponsored study in Great Falls National
Park, MD-VA and the Conservation and Research Center, Front Royal, VA, both
located in Greater Washington DC Metro area. Internship will entail
extensive time in field and data entry on rainy days. Need biology
background and working knowledge of plant identification for eastern
deciduous forests. Start about May 15 for 3 months. Stipend of $1000/month,
plus possibility of free housing. Send resume, copy of transcript, and
contact information for references to mcsheaw@si.edu by March 11.