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Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo, is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is free and open 365 days a year.
DURATION: May 2024-April 2025; full time (35hrs/wk)
General Summary
The Urban Wildlife Institute Research intern will gain valuable virtual and hands-on experience by assisting the Urban Wildlife Institute with several field research projects both on the zoo grounds and in the Greater Chicago area. This position will also conduct fieldwork in the Greater Chicago area (transportation provided) on projects related to biodiversity monitoring using cameras and acoustic recorders, human-wildlife interactions using surveys, as well as projects related to health and stress of urban wildlife, including tick surveys and rat habitat monitoring. Zoo-based field work will largely relate to monitoring the largest colony of state-endangered Black-crowned night herons in Illinois, which nest over the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo. The intern will enter the data associated with these projects and maintain related research equipment. Some virtual work will be likely, and these projects may include tagging and analyzing images from wildlife cameras, uploading and entering field-collected data, analyzing acoustic recordings for birds and bats, as well as literature searches. The intern will have an opportunity to design and execute a unique project of interest, under the guidance of UWI staff. In addition to scientific monitoring, you will gain experience communicating the importance of urban nature by interacting with learners of various ages, backgrounds and knowledge levels, and will gain experience training other interns and volunteers. The intern should be self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic to work both in the field and in front of a computer, and some independent, virtual work is expected.
This position requires accessing areas that are off trail on uneven terrain, through sometimes thick vegetation, and being outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to transport equipment of up to 20 lbs from the vehicle to field site at times off pathways and over uneven terrain. This is a year-long, full-time paid position that begins May 2024. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Housing is not provided. Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or resume.
Learning Objectives
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Salary: $16.80/hr.
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
Intern
$70k-89k (estimate)
02/27/2023
05/16/2024