About the role#
This internship supports a study describing the food web along the upper Hudson River. The project focuses on conditions before the introduction of the round goby using previously collected plant and animal tissue samples. You will work 10 to 19 hours per week in a part-time capacity.
What you'll do#
- Homogenize tissue samples manually using a mortar and pestle or other methods.
- Weigh and package samples using a microbalance.
- Enter, manipulate, and analyze data using Microsoft Office and the R programming language.
- Assist with the collection of new samples as they occur.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen or a foreign national eligible to work in the United States.
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or graduate program in New York State, or be a New York resident attending a program outside the state.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 or equivalent is required.
- You must have at least senior standing, though graduate students are preferred.
- Preferred degree concentrations include Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Environmental Engineering, or Biology.
- You should have general knowledge of ecology or invasive species and experience with data entry and analysis.
- Strong attention to detail is necessary for lab work.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Albany, New York.
- The role is a paid, temporary internship.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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