Part-time Butterfly Biodiversity And Collections Internship

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $17.50ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Careful handling and attention to detail
Dexterity and awareness
Ability to stay focused
Interns will assist with research projects related to butterfly biodiversity and collections at the Frost Entomological Museum

Job Summary

  • Interns will assist with research projects related to butterfly biodiversity and collections at the Frost Entomological Museum.
  • Training will be provided in specimen preparation, conservation, collection digitization, collections advocacy, and public engagement.
  • The internship offers a compensation of $17.50/hour with an expectation of about 40 hours worked per week for a short term period of 6-10 weeks.

Matching Summary

Interns will assist with research projects related to butterfly biodiversity and collections at the Frost Entomological Museum.

Salary

Base: $17.50/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Careful handling and attention to detail
  • Dexterity and awareness
  • Ability to stay focused
  • Accurate data collection and transcription
  • Commitment to science
  • Organized and goal-oriented

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity about the natural world
  • Comfort in nature
  • Familiarity with insect taxonomy

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate student status
  • Must be able to handle small and fragile objects
  • Must be able to stay focused on repetitive tasks
  • Must be comfortable working in natural habitats

Work Rights

Not specified

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