Summer Internship: Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Lab at the University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg , MS Period of Service: May August 2008 The University of Southern Mississippi Psychology Department is offering a Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates. College credits for the internship are awarded by the University of Southern Mississippi . Interns gain hands-on experience during boat surveys studying the Mississippi Gulf C oast bottlenose dolphin population. Interns assist with observations of wild dolphin behaviors and photo-identification. In addition, interns learn how to gather physical and biological data on board using a variety of scientific tools. In the research laboratory, at the USM Hattiesburg campus, interns learn about photo-identification, behavioral analysis, and acoustical analysis. Lectures given on topics in Experimental and Comparative Psychology may occur throughout the internship period. The internship is a full-time voluntary position, and students are responsible for their own transportation and housing arrangements. Students interested in the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition internship are required to send: · an application form (found on website listed below) · a resume · a letter of intent including career goals and reasons for wanting the internship (what you expect to contribute and gain from the internship) · an unofficial or official copy of your transcripts · a minimum of two letters of recommendation (preferably from college professors who know you personally) All materials should be sent to: Stan Kuczaj, Ph.D. Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 Materials may arrive separately or together, but the complete application must be postmarked by April 1st For further information please contact Rachel at: Kuczaj_Laboratory@yahoo.com or visit: http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/internship.htm --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.