From:    Jennifer Fontes 
Subject: USGS Paying Internship in Reston, VA - #001

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Earth Science Internship
US Geological Survey
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 22, 2000
Contact: Jennifer Fontes
179 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Email: Jfontes@eco.org   fax: 617-426-8159

Restoration of Florida Everglades=20
Location: Reston, VA
Compensation: $34,216 per year
Start date: ASAP
Deadline: September 22, 2000
Duration: one year with extension to two

Project Description:
Restoration efforts for the Florida Everglades are focused on re-establis=
hed
and enhancing shallow surface-water flows where these habitat-preserving
conditions have been lost or diminished due to canal and hydraulic contro=
l
structure diversions. This project is focused on quantifying canal and we=
tland
flow exchanges through field data-collection efforts, analyzing these dat=
a to
investigate forcing mechanisms and to development of improved simulation
models
for use in determining the effectiveness of restoration actions.

Objectives of the Internship:
This internship will provide an intern with the opportunity to work close=
ly
with hydrologists and other research scientists in the full range of task=
s
associated with the translation of field-collected data into an interpret=
ive
tool to appraise water-management decisions and actions. The intern will =
work
closely with the project chief and other scientists to collect the needed
data,
to compile and verify the data for entry into data bases, to analyze the =
data
for translation into mathematical expressions, to prepare the data for
input to
simulation models, and to develop graphical tools and methods for
visualization
of simulation results.

Specific Tasks:
1. Assist in the preparation and execution of efforts to collect intensiv=
e
hydraulic and hydrologic data in the south Florida Everglades using
sophisticated instruments with laptop computers and field notebooks to re=
cord
the data and descriptive information.
2. Download data from the laptop media and enter descriptive information =
from
field notes into computer files, transfer these to appropriate data bases
and/or computer program formats, and develop graphical plots and statisti=
cal
measures to verify the data intergrity.
3. Transform data to appropriate formats for input to mathematical models=
,
execute numerical model simulations, and develop graphical plots of numer=
ical
results for comparison with field-collected data.
4. Develop graphical plotting techniques and routines compatible for use =
in
simulation models and Geographical Information Systems for evaluating and
demonstrating flow conditions in interconnected canal and wetland systems.


Work Experience Benefit(s) to Intern:
The intern will be integrally involved with all aspects of the research
efforts
and thus will derive considerable first-hand experience and knowledge of =
the
scientific approach to real-world problem solving. Intern will be
introduced to
other disciplinary activities affiliated with and contributing to the wor=
k of
the US Geological Survey in restoring the Florida Everglades to pre-drain=
age
conditions.

Specific Qualifications Required:=20
Requires Master=92s degree.=20
Candidates cannot be previous employees of the USGS
Able to work 40 hours per week.
International students must be eligible to work in the US for up to two y=
ears
without sponsorship from the USGS or ECO.
Specific course work in the fields of hydraulics, hydrology, and computer
science are highly desirable. An understanding of the basic concepts of f=
luid
mechanics, the components of the hydrologic cycle, and the use of simulat=
ion
modeling in problem solving are needed. Advanced computer skills includin=
g the
ability to write computer code (e.g. Fortran, Visual Basic, etc) to use
spreadsheet database programs (e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, etc) and to employ
statistical software (e.g. SAS) graphical plotting packages (e.g. Golden
Software=92s Grapher and Surfer, etc) geographical information systems (e=
g.
ArcInfo, ArcView, etc) and analytical tools (e.g. Matlab, Mathematics, et=
c) to
interpret time-series data using PC and (or) Unix systems are all highly
desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.


Additional Qualifications Desired:
Prior knowledge and/or working experience with mathematical simulation mo=
dels
are a plus

DIVERSITY INITIATIVE: If you are part of an underrepresented group, pleas=
e
state your interest in ECO=92s Diversity Initiative by typing or printing=
 in the
upper right hand corner of the first page of your resume the following:
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE. Be sure this is included before you send your resum=
e.


Jennifer Fontes
Internship Program Coordinator
Environmental Careers Organization
179 South Street
Boston, Ma. 02111
jfontes@eco.org
Fax - 617-426-8159

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