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\.