Internship Opportunity-Seedling Census 2019

Descripción del Empleo:
The University of Puerto Rico will carry out a seedling census in the 16-ha Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot (LFDP), located in the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. The LFDP is a member of the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Forest Science network. For this project we are seeking six (6) volunteer interns to help identify and measure seedlings in marked plots in the LFDP. Following training in census protocol and database management, the volunteers will work in the forest in teams, spending long hours in the field (8 am until 4 pm, Monday-Friday, with weekends free), often in wet and muddy conditions and on challenging topography. Volunteers will enter all collected data, using database software. While in Puerto Rico volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse aspects
Requisitos:
College graduates with background in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field, preferably with field-work experience, knowledge of plant identification, and excellent organizational skills. Tropical experience useful but is not required. We are currently only considering US citizens and permanent US residents for these opportunities.

Interested applicants must fill out the online Application Form:

The additional materials must also be submitted via email to the LFDP Research Manager, Jamarys Torres-Díaz, at **********