Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Yu.chen@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-8970
Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife/Ecosystem Health
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Ecotoxicology Internship (ID: 108828) for Spring 2022
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Yu.chen@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-8970
Proposal Information
Description:
The interns will work under the direction of the Ecotoxicology Section Head and participate research projects investigating effects from environmental contaminants to wildlife populations. Tasks include field collection of biota (invertebrates, fish, and other aquatic and terrestrial vertebrate species) and environmental media (water, sediment, etc.) samples; laboratory processing and analysis of field samples, recording, maintaining, and analysis of experimental data, etc. Frequent travel to study sites and field work in unfavorable environment are expected during field season.
Skills:
Field collection of FWL specimen/tissue
Knowledge in animal physiology/anatomy
Toxicology and Toxicity testing
Record keeping and report writing
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science