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Positions open for Fall 2018

Interns in the behavior lab will assist with live observations of primates, video observations of antelope and reptiles, and with data reduction, summary, and graphing for several different research projects. Studies of behavior are observational and do not include animal contact. Coursework in animal behavior is strongly recommended but not required, and skill using Excel is helpful.

To Apply: Download the Research Internship Application and send it to Eli Baskir, MS, Behavior Research Associate, at Baskir@stlzoo.org

Positions open for Fall 2018

The Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development explores and implements new, science-based approaches to understanding the occurrence, distribution, and ecology of plants, in order to conserve them and sustainably use plant diversity. The botanical garden provides undergraduate students with outstanding opportunities to work closely with a Garden scientist on a variety of projects.

For more information, email a two-paragraph statement of interest and your resume to Monica Carlsen (Assistant Scientist – Education Coordinator) at monica.carlsen@mobot.org

Positions open for Fall 2018

The Intern will learn about the reproductive endocrinology of many species and how hormone measures are used to help conserve endangered animals, both in zoos and in the wild. He/she will work in the lab assisting with preparation of samples for hormone analysis, assistance with laboratory operations, and some data & inventory management.  Students here will learn some basic laboratory techniques as well as the basics of reproductive endocrinology in wildlife species.

To Apply: Download the Research Internship Application and send it to Corinne Kozlowski, PhD, Endocrinologist, at Kozlowski@stlzoo.org

Positions open for Fall 2018

The Insect Keeper internship involves hands-on work with all non-venomous invertebrates and other animals at the Butterfly House. Interns will help maintain the collection and help process shipments. This will include feeding, tank cleaning and, when needed, tank set-up. Weekend and summer interns will be required to spend time in the classroom for hands-on demonstrations with education animals after completing animal handling training. 

This internship is based at the Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Laura Chisholm

Positions open for Fall 2018

The Research Department has become a world leader in systematics - the study of plants and their evolution, including discovering new species, exploring untouched regions of the world, cataloguing and preserving millions of herbarium specimens, to elucidating relationships among plant groups. The department provides undergraduate students with outstanding opportunities to work closely with a Garden scientist on a variety of projects.

For more information, email a two-paragraph statement of interest and your resume to Monica Carlsen (Assistant Scientist - Education Coordinator) at monica.carlsen@mobot.org

Positions open for Fall 2018

This internship provides practical, hands-on work experience in designing native habitats for pollinators and educating visitors about pollinators and how we can support them in our landscapes. Interns will assist the Education and Horticulture staff in maintaining native gardens both at the Butterfly House and at community sites where the Butterfly House has worked. In addition, there will be many opportunities for interacting with the public in our Native Habitat garden and teaching them about pollinators.

This internship is based at the Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Chris Hartley

Positions open for Fall 2018

The William L. Brown Center is dedicated to the study of useful plants, understanding the relationships between humans, plants, and their environment, the conservation of plant species, and the preservation of traditional knowledge for the benefit of future generations. The Garden provides undergraduate students with outstanding opportunities to work closely with a Garden scientist on a variety of projects. 

For more information, email a two-paragraph statement of interest and your resume to Monica Carlsen (Assistant Scientist - Education Coordinator) at monica.carlsen@mobot.org