Bird Internship at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
FROG (FROG@usgs.gov)
Tue, 9 Mar 1999 07:46:06 -0700
ORNITHOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN needed May 15 - October 31
(position may be extended until Dec. 31 depending on funding) to
assist with management of the U.S. Breeding Bird Survey, a national
avian monitoring program. Gain experience managing a national
biological database while learning more about the distribution and
population trends of North American birds. Intern will assist with
data entry, data management and other tasks that facilitate the
continued operation of the BBS. Applicants must be organized and
computer literate. Preference given to applicants with knowledge of
North American birds and their distributions, and experience managing
large data sets. The position is located on the campus of the USGS
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD -- midway between
Baltimore and DC. 5-day work week (40 hrs). On site lodging
available. Stipend of $50/day will be provided if living on-campus,
$60/day if living off-campus. Off-campus accommodations are
responsibility of intern. Travel and/or relocation expenses will not
be covered by the BBS office. For more information on the BBS or this
position see our web site at: www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ or contact
Keith Pardieck. To apply, send cover letter and resume by 19 April
1999 to Keith Pardieck, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100
Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD 20708-4038; email:
Keith_Pardieck@usgs.gov; tel: 301-497-5843.
Posted for Keith Pardieck by Sam Droege (frog@usgs.gov) please respond
directly to Keith.