Three PAID internships!!!!

Three paid internships are available from the Alaska Marine Science and Fisheries Career Coalition this summer working with one of our partner organizations. Interns will recieve a hands-on experience in marine science and fisheries which can help develop your academic and career goals, while assisting the sponsoring organizations. 

This is a paid internship experience with a required 10-week commitment. Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students who are from coastal Alaska communities and/or are Alaska Natives and who have an interest in fisheries or marine science careers. Internship credit through the University of Alaska is also available. 

This year we have the following three opportunities! 

• Aquaculture and Science Education - Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka

This internship will provide work experience in aquaculture and science education. The intern will work with professional staff to provide hands on learning experiences for students and visitors. In addition, the intern will help with hatchery operations and be exposed to scientific experimental research. This internship will start in late May. 

To apply to the Sitka Internship – send a cover letter stating your interest, resume, contact information for one professional reference, and a copy of your transcript to Asia Beder (asia.beder@gmail.com) by May 10th, 2012

• King Crab Growth and Recruitment – University of Alaska Fairbanks, based in Juneau

Many king crab populations in Alaska declined in the 1980s and have not recovered in the absence of fishing. The lack of recovery is intriguing, and we are examining the growth and recruitment of king crabs to understand the biology of this species during the first few years. Activities for this internship will include, but are not limited to, crab husbandry, crab measurements, field collections, data analysis and data presentation. Internship will take place in Juneau at the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UAF. Start date is flexible between mid-May to early-June. 

• Sport Fish Division - Alaska Department of Fish and Game, based in Fairbanks

This internship will work on a variety of projects essential to the management of the salmon fisheries in Region III. These include: sockeye and king salmon sampling in the Chitina dipnet personal using fishery, working on the Chena River counting tower, access projects, and other projects as available. This position will be located in the field for about a month and then in Fairbanks. Housing will be provided. Food will also be provided when in the field. Internship dates are June 1 – August 17. 

To apply for the Juneau and Fairbanks Internships go to www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=73306 - attach a cover letter stating your interest and reference the AMSFCC Internship, resume, contact information for one professional reference and copy of your transcript. Deadline for applicants is May 10th, 2012.

If you any difficulty applying to the posting or have any questions please contact Asia Beder - asia.beder@gmail.com or 907-274-9699