Resilience Biology and Conservation Research Internship with Florida Oceanographic Society managed by FAU - ECOS program
Resilience Biology and Conservation Research Internship with the Florida Oceanographic Society
** Please note: This is not an on-campus job opportunity. This internship opportunity is with the Florida Oceanographic Society located in Stuart, FL. Funding for this program is provided through FAU's School of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sustainability.
Internship Description:
The Research Intern will work as part of FOS’s Research and Conservation staff to carry out daily activities including: water chemistry, oyster monitoring, seagrass nursery maintenance, ecological research that aims to understand how species interactions build resilient seagrass meadows, and dissemination of information to guests and other volunteers. We are happy to work with the successful applicant to structure an internship program that will satisfy specific university requirements for credit, if desired. Internships can occur over spring and/or fall semesters (16 weeks each), and summer (12 weeks). Extensions are optional and desired for students that excel. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for at least 3 hours, and be at least 18 years old.
Qualifications:
- Florida Atlantic University Junior or Senior student in good academic standing
- Interested in conducting research
- Able to meet deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness work independently and as a team member
Please note: Students selected for this internship, must register their internship for 0 credit or academic credit with Florida Atlantic University.