From: "Bohlen, Patrick"Subject: Research Internships at Archbold Biological Station Research Internships--Archbold Biological Station Two research internships are available this fall to investigate terrestrial or wetland nutrient cycling processes at the MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center (MAERC), a division of Archbold Biological Station, in south central Florida. MAERC is located at a 4,000-ha full-scale commercial cattle ranch that encompasses varied pastures and prairies, a citrus grove, woodland hammocks, and abundant wetlands. The Center is the site of collaborative research projects with the University of Florida and South Florida Water Management District. The intern will spend half-time assisting with projects of the staff Research Biologist and half-time conducting their own independent research project. Current research projects focus on nutrient cycling in grasslands and wetlands in relation to cattle grazing and land use in subtropical rangelands. Interns also have the opportunity to interact with staff at Archbold Biological Station, a vibrant and dynamic center for ecological research and education. The internship is available for undergraduates at any level or students who are planning to enroll, or are currently enrolled, in a graduate program. The length of appointment will usually be for 3-6 months. The current start date is September 1, 2000. The appointment includes room and board at MAERC, and a stipend of up to $100 per week. Interested students should contact Dr. Patrick Bohlen at (863) 699-0242 x22, (pbohlen@archbold-station.org) or apply by sending (1) a letter of application, including period of availability, (2) a resume or curriculum vitae, included G.P.A. and relevant course work, and (3) contact information for at least two references, to Dr. Patrick Bohlen, MacArthur Agro-Ecology Research Center, 300 Buck Island Ranch Rd., Lake Placid, FL 33853. More information about MAERC is available at: www.archbold-station.org\maerc\maerc.htm, or www.agen.ufl.edu\~maerc\.