Blue Hill Bay Coastal Monitoring Intern 2013
Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) —
Blue Hill, ME
The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organization based in Blue Hill, Maine, is recruiting to fill a Coastal Monitoring Internship position for the field season 2013. This is a full-time position requiring an 8 month commitment from May through December.
MERI is a scientific research and education organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of environmental pollutants on wildlife and human health, and to interpreting this information to a broad audience. Current projects include a marine coastal monitoring initiative and a long-term eco-toxicological investigation of northwestern Atlantic harbor seals.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a career in coastal marine ecology, natural resource sciences, or conservation biology to gain practical experience in the field and in the lab. The ideal candidate will possess a personal interest in marine ecology and ecosystem monitoring and a commitment to the mission of the organization.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please state where you found the internship posting and submit a cover letter, resume, three references with the subject line Coastal Monitoring Internship by April 1st to:
Abby Barrows, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator at abarrows@meriresearch.org
Please, no phone calls.
Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI)
PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Website: www.meriresearch.org
MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer