Position: Plant Ecology Internship (multiple positions)

Location: Archbold Biological Station, Venus, FL

Application: https://archbold-station.apscareerportal.com/jobs/2829950/apps/new

Deadline to apply: April 21, 2026

Start date: June or September 2026

We seek to hire a motivated plant ecologist for an 8-month internship position in the Plant Ecology Program of Dr. Aaron David at Archbold Biological Station, located in south-central Florida. In the Plant Ecology Program, we study nearly two dozen rare species of endemic plants in endangered Florida scrub and related communities, and have unique, multidecadal demographic datasets coupled with detailed fire records. Our research emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, plant-microbe interactions, restoration ecology, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management.

Our 8-month internships are ideal preparation for graduate research in ecology. Interns gain research experience by assisting with several laboratory projects and by conducting independent studies that offer experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations. Most of our interns continue on to academic or professional positions, and many have first-authored publications based on their intern projects. Prospective applicants can learn more about Archbold, the Plant Ecology Program, and our internships on our website (https://www.archbold-station.org/).

Aaron S. David, Ph.D. | Program Director of Plant Ecology & Associate Research Biologist
Phone: (863) 465-2571 x234

adavid@archbold-station.org

Program page: http://www.archbold-station.org/html/research/plant/plant.html