Fall Herpetological Internship Opportunity 

 

Location: Throughout Lower Michigan 

Application Deadline: September 9 2011 

Start Date: September 19, 2011 (flexible) 

End Date: December 21, 2011 (flexible)

Salary: unpaid internship and housing not provided; mileage reimbursement;
help meet university internship requirement or college course credit 

 

Herpetological Resource and Management, LLC seeks one to two enthusiastic
undergraduate/graduate student(s) to help conduct amphibian and reptile
inventorying and monitoring throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan. The
applicant(s) is expected to perform or assist with the following activities:
field surveys using a variety of techniques to inventory amphibians and
reptiles (including threatened and endangered species) on public and private
lands; collection of data at study sites; assist with headstart program for
rare turtles, habitat and species mapping; data entry; maintenance of field
equipment; assistance with report preparation including data compilation and
creation of tables and figures. 

 

The applicant must have at least 2 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. The applicant must
have an ability to identify many amphibians and reptiles by sight or call or
with the aid of field guides; 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. Husbandry
background with amphibians and reptiles is helpful. Good writing skills are
preferred. Experience with GPS and especially GIS desired. Strong
organizational skill a must! 

 

The applicant must be a licensed driver and have a reliable means of
transportation to and from the office location. Much of the work is
outdoors, sometimes under harsh or hot conditions or in rain. The position
requires good physical condition, as the job on occasion requires long hours
in the field (including some night-time surveys). The most important
qualification for this position is a solid work ethic, a passion for
learning and a good sense of humor. All fieldwork will be conducted as part
of teams of 2-3 people including possible overnight stays, so a demonstrated
ability and desire to work effectively with a group is imperative. 

 

These positions come with an amazing wealth of educational opportunities and
on-the-ground field experience. The successful applicant(s) 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 wetland delineation, elastomer tagging, PIT tagging, GIS/GPS
technology, mark-recapture, and methods of population inventory, monitoring,
and analysis. Most importantly, the intern(s) will have the opportunity to
build a network of university researchers, federal, state, and local
government officials, and private sector professionals. 

 

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

 

David A. Mifsud, PWS, CE Herpetological Resource and Management, LLC Email:
[log in to unmask] Web: HerpRMan.com Phone: (313) 268-6189