[Coral-List] Resubmit: CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology Internship - Spring 2008

[Rbjpeachey at aol.com]

Dear Coral-List Members:   
I would like to share the following announcement for an  internship with you: 
Job Title: Tropical Marine Ecology Internship Spring  2008 
Company / Organization: CIEE Research Station  Bonaire
Location: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles 
Website: _www.cieebonaire.org_ 
(https://cieemail.ciee.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cieebonaire.org/)  
Description: The CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology and  Conservation Program in 
Bonaire is a study abroad program for undergraduate  students.  The Tropical 
Marine Ecology Intern at the CIEE  Research Station Bonaire will assist in 
program delivery, academics, research,  group dynamics, logistics, dive safety, 
student transportation, and site  security.  Duties include assisting with: 
preparations for  classes and labs as instructed by faculty, SCUBA diving in support 
of 3 CIEE  courses, long-term research data collection on coral reefs, 
undergraduate  student education and research projects, and record keeping for the 
dive safety  program.    
The Minimum Qualifications for this role are: A BA/BS in  Biology with an 
emphasis in Marine Biology/Ecology or Biological  Oceanography.  Current 
certifications in First Aid, CPR, DAN  Oxygen Rescue, and Advanced Open Water.  
Scientific Diving  Experience (minimum of 50 dives logged) and a comprehensive dive 
physical are  required.  Must have drivers license.  Demonstrated ability to 
work as a team member, a commitment to education  and research in marine 
ecology and conservation, and a willingness to work  flexible hours and live on site 
at the research station with a group of up to 12  undergraduate students.  
This is an intensive program of  study.   
Compensation: A small stipend (commensurate with  experience), round trip 
airfare, lodging (private room with bath) and 14 meals  per week will be provided 
to the successful applicant.  Fall  2007  
Internship dates: 13 Jan - 10 May. 
To apply:  Send cover letter, CV with 3  references, and one letter of 
recommendation from a major faculty member from  your degree granting institution to 
_rpeachey at ciee.org_ (mailto:rpeachey at ciee.org) .   For more information about 
the  semester program go to _www.cieebonaire.org_ 
(https://cieemail.ciee.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cieebonaire.org/) .  
Application deadline: 14 September 2007  
Thank you, 
Rita  Peachey 
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Rita  BJ Peachey, PhD,  
Director, CIEE  Research Station Bonaire
Kaya Gob DeBrot 21
Kralendijk, Bonaire,  Netherlands Antilles 
+599 786  7394
rpeachey at ciee.org  
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