Award: This internship comes with a $4,000 award paid at the end of the internship as well as traveland supply reimbursements up to $500.
Length of Internship: June 10, 2020 – August 9, 2020
Requirements: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign in environmental sciences, natural resources, biology, animal biology,entomology, or other relevant fields.
Primary Function This position will involve a mix of field and office work under the direct supervision of a seniorstream ecologist including:
- Water quality measurement & habitat quality assessment
- Electrofishing and macroinvertebrate sampling
- Fish identification and measurement
- Statistical analysis of aquatic biodiversity and community structure
- Scientific writing
Minimum Physical Requirements Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Ability to conduct fieldwork, at times for long hoursor under strenuous conditions. Moderate lifting, carrying and operating sampling equipment instream. Will also have normal office working conditions. Must be able to drive vehicle. Visualacuity and physical strength and endurance necessary to perform fieldwork.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Some field experience
- Completed relevant coursework, including ecology, fisheries management, conservation andstatistics.
- Aptitude for technical writing.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to communicate effectively, follow direction, and work independently.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Positive and energetic attitude with good interpersonal skills.
Deadline to Apply: April 10, 2020
Application process: Please submit the resume, including coursework and two letters ofrecommendation gdking@illinois.edu. Questions can be direct to Dr .Cao at 217 -244-6847 oryongcao@illinois.edu.