What will you do as an intern?
Below is a description of intern responsibilities and projects. This list is not all-inclusive, and work will vary with the season and type of research conducted by visiting scientists.
- Taxonomy database management and data entry. E.g., recording data for species identified in photo transects; contacting authors for missing species identifications; subsequent updating of the database.
- Using all compiled information to create a more final list of species occurring in the Chilean fjords (formatted for OBIS compatibility).
- Assistance with daily field station duties (e.g. aquarium maintenance).
- Assist visiting scientists with their projects (e.g., terrestrial and marine specimen collections).
- Giving tours and promoting the station to visitors of the research station; educating the public about the scientific research being conducted at the station.
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, we seek interns with the following qualifications:
- Ability to volunteer for a duration of two months minimum.
- Experienced drysuit divers
- Interest in learning about marine biology, ecology, and/or scientific field research.
- Maturity, independence, initiative, and ability to work in a small team in an isolated, often rainy environment.
- Completion of science classes (e.g., in biology, environmental sciences, or ecology, preferably university-level).
- Good computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet, Adobe applications).
- Aside from your native language, speaking and writing skills in English and/or Spanish.
- Medical insurance and financial ability to cover travel to and from Huinay, Chile.
What do you gain by interning at HSFS?
- An opportunity to learn about native Chilean flora and fauna, both marine and terrestrial. Topics learned may include but are not restricted to marine biology taxonomy, database creation and/or maintenance, biology field research techniques, and more!
- Participation in important scientific projects and an opportunity to meet and/or work with international scientific experts.
- Experience of living and working in an international scientific field station.
- This is an unpaid internship. However, we will provide food and lodging in the beautiful, remote setting of Huinay, Chile.
Please send your cover letter and CV to [pay]huinayresearch@gmail.com[/pay]
