Applications are invited for Post-graduate interns to work on insect behavior, ecology, and evolution at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Positions will start in Fall 2023 and continue for 6 to 12 months. Shorter internships are not available at this time.

Position description: The Miller Lab at the University of Florida welcomes applications from recent or soon-to-be graduates with B.A., B.S., or M.S. degrees in the biological sciences. Paid internships are designed to provide interns with opportunities for their own career advancement while also producing high-quality scientific research in our laboratory. Essentially, these positions are like technician positions but with more opportunities for you to develop crucial skills for a Ph.D. Activities, including research design, execution, and analysis, will help the successful applicants prepare for Ph.D. programs in ecology, evolutionary biology, and behavior. This work will be engaging, challenging, and will help direct future research in the lab. Interns will work closely with numerous lab members including students, staff, and the PI.

Job responsibilities: Designing and conducting experiments in collaboration with members of the research team; working as part of a team to maintain insect colonies and provide plant care; engaging with our extended team to provide scientific outreach including interfacing with classrooms and uploading videos for online engagement; and contributing to a positive and supportive working atmosphere.

Qualifications: Well-qualified candidates will have a B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree in the biological sciences, with coursework in ecology, evolution, and/or animal behavior; evidence of excellent communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; previous research experience in the biological sciences.

For more details on this position, please visit www.millerlab.net. Please note that the deadline for applications has been extended to June 4, 2023.

Successful applicants will explain 1) why an internship position in this lab will be particularly beneficial to them, 2) how and why their skills and experience will benefit the lab as a whole (how will they “give back”), and 3) how they will contribute to a positive, enthusiastic, and professional working atmosphere.