The biological oceanography lab is currently seeking applicants for a summer/fall internship position to assist in research involving water-column and gelatinous zooplankton sampling in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. Research will be based out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Al. Interns will work closely with graduate students and technicians.
Duration of the internship may be from 2 months up to one year with flexible start and finish dates.
Interns will be involved in sample collection and processing. Duties will focus heavily on field sampling aboard a 23’ vessel in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This person must have a clean driving record and be willing to drive long distance (5 hours) to sample sites. Upon return to the lab, the intern may be requested to assist in processing samples.
Interns will be trained in all aspects of field sampling, which involves vertical and oblique ring net hauls, niskin bottle and CTD deployment and recovery, and jellyfish capture. Laboratory work may involve data entry, morphometric measurements on gelatinous zooplankton and zooplankton identification. The intern will also be introduced to molecular techniques including sample dilution, DNA lysis and agarose gel electrophoresis. Daily activities will include maintaining and cleaning field equipment, assisting in maintenance of jellyfish cultures. There will also be opportunities to learn other ecological field sampling techniques in a variety of marine environments. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend seminars on current topics in marine science hosted at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and at the University of South Alabama.
We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine science as a career. This job requires long days of physically demanding field work and long hours sorting samples in the lab. Experience (although not necessary), as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
Stipend:
A monthly stipend of $1200 is provided, and housing is available at the Sea Lab for a monthly rate of $325(including utilities).
Eligibility:
Recent graduates enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a clean driving record.
Application Requirements:
1. Fill out Internship application accessed at:
http://faculty.disl.org/mgraham.html
(see below for instructions)
2. Provide 2 letters of recommendation. These can be emailed directly to mmiller@disl.org or mailed to Mairi Miller, Biological Oceanography Lab Intern Program, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Application Instructions:
You must have Acrobat Reader 8 or higher to view and save the application correctly. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can visit http://www.adobe.com to download a FREE copy. Although not required, we would prefer if you submitted your application via email.
To save the pdf with your information entered:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Users: Select “Save As” under the “Page” menu or click the save disk icon.
Firefox Users: Click on the save disk icon. **Do not select “Save Page As” under the “File” menu as this will only save the blank pdf without your entered information.
Then rename the file to “your last name_applicaton.pdf” (eg. Miller_application.pdf), and email your file to mmiller@disl.org. We also suggest you print a copy for your records.
If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to (251) 861-7540 Attn: Mairi Miller or via mail to
Biological Oceanography Lab Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fillable pdf form, you may contact Mairi Miller via email at mmiller@disl.org or via phone (251) 861-2141 ext 2289
Internship Application Deadline: July 1 2010
Interns will be notified: July 10 2010.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer
August 3rd, 2010 
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