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USGS Earth Science Intern Program*
Administered by The Environmental Careers Organization
 
Location:   Reston, Virginia
Length:  One-Two Year s
Description: Project #135A Closing Date January 6, 1998 (2nd Posting)
Ecosystem history of terrestrial and freshwater marine environments of South
Florida of the Florida Cooperative Mapping Project.  Eco systems of South
Florida have undergone numerous human disturbances, including alteration of
drainage patterns, fire history, and hydroperiod through implementation of a
complex levee and canal system, expansion of agricultural activity, and urban
growth.  Understanding the relative roles of natural and man-made stresses in
controlling changes in floral distribution is a preliminary and fundamental
requirement for proper management of natural resources of the region.  This
project is designed to document historical changes in the terrestrial
ecosystem
quantitatively, to date any changes and determine whether they resulted from
documented human activities, and establish baseline level of variability in
the
South Florida ecosystem to estimate whether the observed changes are greater
than would occur naturally.
Objective:
The intern will function as a physical science technician providing support to
a research scientist in data collection, processing, and analysis.
Independent
creativity and development within these functions is encouraged.
Specific Tasks:
1.  Laboratory work: sampling and processing for palynomorphs (pollen and
spores, primarily) and charcoal residue.
2.  Field work:  collection of peat and sediment short cores and modern census
data.
3.  Data base entry and data manipulation, including graphic representation of
data results.
The project will provide the Associate an opportunity to gain experience in
terrestrial field data sampling techniques and a variety of laboratory
techniques, broaden the Associate s knowledge and understanding of ecosystem
habitats and the study of ecosystem history, and provide an opportunity for
expanded computer capabilities.
General Qualifications:
In order to be eligible for this program you must have graduated from a US
College or University within the last 12 months (US Citizens that studied
abroad are also eligible).  Non-US Citizens must have attended college in the
US and be eligible to receive a stipend.  Former employees of the USGS are not
eligible for this program.
 
Project SpecificQualifications:
Must have a Bachelor s Degree with GPA above 2.9 in geology, biology, or
environmental science.  Knowledge of computer applications (Macintosh), figure
preparation and report writing. Some experience in lab techniques is
preferred.
 
Stipend:
This Internship is offering a stipend of $26,265 annually. First year benefits
include 3 days of sick leave, paid federal holidays.  5 days of vacation are
included in the second year of the project.  You would be an employee of the
Environmental Careers Organization, not the USGS.  We would handle all
payroll,
tax, and administrative functions of the internship.
Contact:
If you are interested in applying for this particular position please send a
cover letter, resume, reference list, and a list of computer skills (and any
additional information that you feel would make you an ideal candidate, i.e.
letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) to Martin Mitchell, Project
#135A
at the Environmental Careers Organization, 179 South Street, Boston, MA
02111.
You may also fax or email this information to FAX 617-426-8159, email
[log in to unmask]   (Only candidates that will be referred to the USGS
will be
contacted.)  The last date to submit materials for this particular project is
January 6, 1998.  Anticipated start date is December 1998.  View ECO s
homepage
at <http://www.eco.org/>www.eco.org for other opportunities.
 
*Do Not contact the USGS directly if you are interested in this position.
Please refer all questions to Martin Mitchell at [log in to unmask]
 
 
Martin Mitchell
Internship Program Coordinator
The Environmental Careers Organization
179 South Street
Boston, MA  02111
617-426-4783 ext. 134
617-426-8159 FAX
 
www.eco.org