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STUDENT INTERN

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Chauvin, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

BOR 02182025 NW

Department

Education-Board of Regents

Opening Date

02/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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About this Job

LUMCON, a program of the Board of Regents, as a consortium is a statewide academic endeavor to focus and strengthen the effectiveness of foundational marine science needed to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing Louisiana and the nation.

LUMCON has provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana’s dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. From this facility, LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2023, LUMCON expanded its programs through the opening of Blue Works, a maritime research and outreach facility in Houma.

The Benthic Ecology Lab (Archerbenthicecologylab.com) at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking multiple student interns to start immediately. The successful applicant(s) will gain research experience in the fields of benthic biodiversity sampling and assessment and/or environmental chemistry. The student(s) will primarily work on either a project to link oyster biodiversity with aspects of oyster reef soundscapes or a project aimed at assessing the capacity for Freshwater Sponges to act as passive samplers for heavy metals, although the student will assist with all projects occurring in the lab. The internship(s) will involve a combination of field, lab, and computer-based work. Students will be expected to work between 8-16 hours a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a Louisiana institution.

+ Detail oriented.

+ Comfortable working in and around the water.

+ Competent with computers.

+ Competent in a lab environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Works well both as part of a team and independently.

+ Ability to distinguish sounds originating from different sources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited the following:

+ Use provided software (RavenPro) to manually annotate sound recordings.

+ Assist with field work on oyster reefs.

+ Assist with data entry.

+ Assist with quality assurance for data.

+ Assist other lab personnel in processing samples in the laboratory.

+ Learn to identify fauna associated with oyster reefs.

+ Participate in lab meetings.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Contact Information:

Eddie Filce

Employee Relations Specialist

LUMCON

[email protected]

Board of Regents is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This is an unclassified position.

This position is located in Chauvin, (Cocodrie), LA.

Students are required to submit verification from their universities each semester, substantiating their status as a person enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or university in a sufficient number of courses and classes in such institution to be classified as a full-time regular student under the criteria used by the institution in which the person is enrolled. Students are required to retain student status during breaks, which occur in the course of or between sessions, including summer breaks.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. However, resumes/CVs are a required part of the application for this position.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your unofficial transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

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Website

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