SWALLOW BIOLOGY FIELD RESEARCH INTERNS (3+), Cornell University - Become 
part of a network of field biologists working across the Western Hemisphere: 
the Golondrinas de las Americas (Swallows of the Americas; URL: 
http://golondrinas.cornell.edu/) network is seeking student interns to work 
at sites in Canada from early May to mid-July, 2009. Field Responsibilities: 
Interns will be trained on-site by a field supervisor (a former intern) and 
work with 1-2 local students. The primary responsibilities of the interns 
involve monitoring the breeding success of swallows in 100 nest boxes in 
accordance with a standardized protocol, which includes daily field work, 
clear record-keeping, and prompt data entry. Additional duties include 
maintaining and upgrading nest boxes and searching for swallow nests in 
natural cavities. Research Responsibilities: There are options for 
university research credits for undergraduate interns. Interns can develop 
their own research proposal (a question of interest and proposed methods to 
answer it) and present this at a nearby university or field station and, 
upon return, at their home university. Interns will be encouraged to use 
their proposals to apply for research grants awarded within the Golondrinas 
network and/or to remain in the network in subsequent years as field 
supervisors at other research sites. Qualifications: Applicants must have 
a demonstrated interest in environmental biology (or a related field). 
Previous coursework in biology required. Prior field experience desirable, 
but not essential. The ability to work, live, and communicate well with 
others under rigorous and remote conditions is essential. Compensation: 
travel, housing, and small stipend provided. To apply: Send application 
materials via email to CAREN COOPER (EM:cbc25 AT cornell.edu). A complete 
application includes a cover letter, CV or resume, and names and contact 
information for two professional references.