Hi All,
We have a unique opportunity in my lab this summer for a science writer and we would like someone with knowledge of plankton biology who could pick up and run with stories and imagery. See the below advertisement and application information.
Thank you,
Karen
StreamCode Science writer and outreach media producer.
Apply now to the National Museum of Natural History<http://naturalhistory.si.edu/>‘s (NMNH) internship opportunity StreamCode to be a science writer and outreach media producer!
A 3-5 month internship is available in the Osborn Lab http://invertebrates.si.edu/osborn/ in association with the StreamCode project. This project brings together a group of invertebrate biologists to study the fauna of the Florida Current region of the Gulf Stream. We will study both temporary (meroplanktonic) and permanent (holoplaktonic) residents of the water column. The intern will be based in Washington, DC and participate in at least one week long trip to the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida.
Duties include:
* Conducting field research with the biologists to gain personal experience with biodiversity and invertebrate zoology methods,
* Documenting the field and laboratory processes for the general public,
* Interviewing other project participants about their particular specialties, interests and goals for the project,
* Organizing and databasing all images associated with the project using the FileMakerPro template already in use in the Osborn lab
* Choosing and preparing all images for publication in conjunction with stories and posts produced,
* Plan and publish a steady stream of stories on StreamCode with the Smithsonian NMNH outreach, Ocean Portal, and IZ social media and outreach personnel
* Write blog stories for the NMNH blog, Ocean Portal, and SI-IZ Facebook about the project
* Write twitter posts about the project
Prerequisites:
Experience interpreting primary research for the public and twitter format and strategies. Use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with databases in Microsoft Excel.
Learning Objectives:
Learn to gather information through participation in primary and secondary research and interviews to produce quality scientific outreach material. Learn to edit and prepare images for publication, including scientific illustrations, videos, and diagrams. Interact with staff across the NMNH to integrate outreach efforts with existing programs.
Timetable:
Begins no later than May 15, 2017 (preferably earlier) and is a 400 hour commitment. The schedule is negotiable with the exception of the two week experience at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida.
Award package: $6000 stipend
Project contact: Karen Osborn
Email: osbornk from si.edu<mailto:osbornk from si.edu>
To apply please send a short cover letter to osbornk from si.edu<mailto:osbornk from si.edu> with the subject line “application for StreamCode internship”. In your letter, please explain why you are interested in this project, how it fits with your long-term goals, and provide contact information for 2 references who can talk about your ability, potential and work ethic. Please also attach a brief portfolio of prior science writing and a resume. Application deadline is 4/15/17.
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Karen Osborn
Research Zoologist/Curator of Polychaetes, Peracarids and Plankton
Department of Invertebrate Zoology
w 202.633.3668 osbornk from si.edu<mailto:osbornk from si.edu> http://invertebrates.si.edu/osborn/
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