*Paid Summer Internship : Coral Response to Hypoxia*
A paid summer internship is available at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida to assist research on the effects of environmental stress on reef-building corals. The intern will join a team of researchers from the Smithsonian Marine Station and the University of Florida that includes Drs. Maggie Johnson, Valerie Paul, and Andrew Altieri. The primary task of the intern will be to assist with lab-based experiments in Fort Pierce using experimental aquaria.
The ideal candidate will have a background in biology and/or marine science, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be willing to maintain and monitor experimental aquaria (including cleaning tanks). This position is largely lab-based, with the potential for some fieldwork in the Florida Keys. AAUS scuba certification and experience conducting lab and field research are desirable. Learning objectives include coral responses to global change stressors, coral husbandry, seawater chemistry, and mesocosm maintenance and experimental design.
Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter expressing research interests, future plans, and the names and contacts of 2-3 references to Maggie Johnson at *johnsonmd4@si.edu <johnsonmd4@si.edu>*.
The timing of the internship is flexible, with a start date at the end of spring/beginning of summer. The weekly stipend is $400 (does not include housing).
*Please submit application materials to Maggie Johnson by April 1*.
*Contact Information:*
Dr. Maggie Johnson, Postdoctoral Fellow
Smithsonian Marine Station
701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL
www.maggiedjohnson.com
@MaggieDJohnson