GIS Internship

GIS Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center

The Conservation GIS Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research
Center (CRC) is seeking an intern, to start immediately. The Lab
focuses on developing remote sensing and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) applications to conservation problems.
(http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS).
Projects include:



1. Using remote sensing and GIS for conservation of endangered
species. Currently we are working on projects focused on Asian
elephants, giant pandas, clouded leopards, Przewalski’s horses,
Mongolian gazelles, and others.

2. Training of wildlife management professionals in application of
GPS, GIS and remote sensing to everyday management.

The interns will assist with everyday lab management, enter data, help
with training courses, and assist in the GIS/remote sensing aspects of
these projects. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers,
Windows operating systems, and standard office software. Basic
knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or ARC/INFO) and remote sensing
are a plus but not necessary.

The internship includes a stipend and housing. Send letter of
interest and resume ASAP to Melissa Songer at songerm@si.edu; end date
is Sept. 15. Your resume should include contact information for 3
references. In order to be considered please include the time period
you are available for the internship in your letter.

The Conservation and Research Center is located at the north entrance
of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington,
D.C., in Front Royal, VA.

CRC’s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In
meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, CRC increases knowledge
through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and
communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies,
professional training, and public outreach.