SUMMER HERPETOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MICHIGAN
Location: Southern Michigan
Application Deadline: March 21, 2008
Start Date: March, 2008 (flexible) End Date: September, 2008 (flexible)
Salary: Unpaid internship; housing not provided; mileage reimbursement and field equipment use offered

Herpetological Resource and Management, LLC seeks one to two enthusiastic undergraduate/graduate student(s) to help carry out seasonal field work conducting amphibian, turtle and reptile Inventorying, monitoring, and translocation in southeastern Michigan. The applicant(s) is expected to perform or assist with the following activities: field surveys using a variety of techniques to inventory and conduct research on amphibians and reptiles on public lands; collection of environmental data at study sites; GIS/GPS habitat and species mapping; data entry into established databases; maintenance of field equipment; data compilation and creation of tables and figures for reports and publications.

The applicant must have at least 1 years of academic experience leading to a degree in biology, zoology, wildlife ecology, natural resource conservation, or a related field, or have graduated with such a degree. Some experience conducting field work on midwest herpetofauna is desirable, but not required. The applicant must have an ability and willingness to learn to identify many amphibians and reptiles on sight or with the aid of field guides; an ability and willingness to learn how to identify frogs from their calls; the ability to accurately record detailed data in the field; and knowledge of computer operation and familiarity with basic Microsoft word processing and data manipulation programs. Experience with GPS and especially GIS desired. The applicant must be a licensed driver and have a reliable means of transportation to and from the office location. Much of the work will be outdoors, often under extremes in temperature and humidity, and during inclement weather. The most important qualification for this position is a good sense of humor, solid work ethic, and a passion for learning.

These positions come with an amazing wealth of educational opportunities and on-the- ground field experience. The successful applicants will have the rare opportunity to work with Threatened, Endangered, and imperiled species in a variety of habitats. They will also learn important techniques including elastomer tagging, GIS/GPS technology, mark- recapture, translocation, and methods of population inventory and analysis. Most importantly, the intern(s) will have the opportunity to build a network of federal, state, and local government officials and private sector consultants.

To Apply: Send a completed Resume via email (including 3 references) to:

David A. Mifsud, M.S., PWS
Herpetologist/Wetland Ecologist
Herpetological Resource and Management, LLC
DMifsud@HerpRMan.com
(313) 268-6189

3-10-2008