The Echinacea Project seeks undergraduate students and graduates to conduct fieldwork in Minnesota prairies. We investigate ecology and evolution in fragmented prairie habitat in Minnesota, focusing on a model organism, the purple coneflower. This summer, we will investigate the effects of spring fires on summer flowering, pollination, and plant reproduction; you can read more about our work with fire in Popular Science or watch this video we made. We have many projects for interns with backgrounds or interests in plant ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, and conservation. We also have projects for interns with little field research experience but enthusiasm to learn. All positions are paid, including several NSF-funded REU internships, a field assistant position, and a 12-month internship for recent grads. We especially encourage students from groups underrepresented in science to apply! 

 

Applications are due starting February 24th. See our website for more information. The team and I are happy to answer any questions. 

Everglades Invasive Reptile Internships

University of Florida in partnership with U.S. Geological Survey is hiring SIX intern positions in the Everglades! These are 1-yr term, post-baccalaureate-level field/lab positions for herp-focused people. Go to the Wildlife and Fisheries Science Job Board for more information on applying (linked below). Application deadlines are 12 and 14 Feb.

Link to details on position one. 

Link to details on position two.

Summer REU internship: prairie ecology in western MN

The Echinacea Project is recruiting undergraduate students to conduct research in the tallgrass prairie. Team Echinacea investigates ecology and evolution in fragmented prairie habitat in Minnesota, focusing on a model organism, the purple coneflower. This summer, we will investigate effects of spring fires on summer flowering, pollination, and plant reproduction. Read more about our work with fire in Popular Science here or watch a video about this research here.

In addition to helping with ongoing research projects, REU students will pursue an independent research project related to plant ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, or conservation. No field experience is necessary, but enthusiasm is a must for prospective REUs! We especially encourage students from groups underrepresented in science to apply. 

Details:
– Program runs June-August; exact start/end dates negotiable
– Housing provided
– Travel expenses to the research site covered
– $600/week stipend

Applications are due starting February 24th. Learn more and apply here.