An internship position has recently become available in the Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi for Spring 2012. College juniors, seniors and recent graduates are eligible to apply. Interns work on research projects being conducted by faculty members and graduate students, and will gain experience in both behavioral and acoustic data collection and analyses. Specific experiences depend on the research projects that are ongoing at the time of the internship. Spring 2012 Internship: The primary research being conducted at this time involves field surveys and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins in Mississippi Sound and Louisiana marsh. Anticipated start date is mid to late January and will last until mid to late May. This internship is an unpaid voluntary position, and interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. Interns are also required to receive college credit for the internship; enrollment may be with The University of Southern Mississippi or an academic institution of their choice. Students interested in applying for the internship are required to send: •Completed application (available at http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/Internships.html) •CV •Personal statement describing your career goals, reason(s) for wanting the internship, and what you expect to contribute to and gain from the internship •Unofficial or official copy of your transcripts •At least one letter of recommendation (preferably from those who can attest to your academic and scientific abilities) *International applicants have a more intensive application process and are required to obtain a visa if selected. Please contact the intern coordinator for more information. Application materials must be sent by January 10, 2012. For more information, please refer to our website at http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/index.html or contact the intern coordinator. All application materials should be sent via email to the intern coordinator: Shauna McBride shauna.mcbride@eagles.usm.edu -- Shauna McBride MA/PhD Student,Internship Coordinator Marine Mammal Behavior and Cognition Laboratory Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive, # 5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025