Internship in Red Wolf Reproductive Biology
Smithsonian National Zoo Front Royal VA campus
Application Deadline(s):
September 08, 2024
This is a 7 month internship starting approximately Oct. 14, 2024 to May 16, 2025. Exact start/end dates are flexible.
Monthly stipend: $1400
Housing available for $9/day + $5/day linen fee
Free parking
3 years of Bachelors degree
40 hrs /week
Intern will learn under the supervision of the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's Department of Reproductive Sciences staff, led by Dr. Jennifer Nagashima. Learning objectives will include sterile culture techniques, sample processing and analysis, record keeping, laboratory and equipment maintenance, data analyses, and data presentation. This appointment provides the student with an increased understanding of gamete biology and reproduction, as well as experience in conservation research and medicine. Students will be given all the necessary training in order to work safely with chemicals and biological samples.
Interns must have:
Completion of at least three years of undergraduate coursework in related field of study.
Candidates should be efficient, organized, and possess strong computer skills (especially Excel).
Must be available to devote a minimum of 40 hours a week.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be an effective team member, often with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible when changes occur
Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check
Interest in learning about carnivore reproduction with aspirations to advance in the wildlife or zoo research field.