Entomology Internship

Entomology Internship

The Entomology Department is seeking volunteers/interns for a terrestrial invertebrate survey of the Point Loma area.

Project Description/Job Duties: The intern will work together with the Entomology staff to identify, classify, and preserve insects collected for a local arthropod biodiversity study. The experience will begin with general, order-level sorting of arthropods collected from pit and pan traps to develop familiarity with insect anatomy and classification. Upon developing proficiency with this task the intern will be assigned a specific group of insects to "work up." This will involve working with guides, written keys, and literature sources to identify, as specifically as possible, the specimens in the assigned group. Data from the sorted specimens will be entered into the project research data base. Training and guidance, as needed, will be provided.

Skill Requirements: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Interest in science, natural history or insects. Requires patience, dexterity, attention to detail, penchant for perfection and tolerance for dust and dirt (no allergies, please). Must be able to follow precise directions and work independently once trained.

To apply: complete an online application at http://www.sdnhm.org/volunteer/application.php

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