Fwd: [Nhcoll-l] DMNS Fall Entomology Collections Internship Opportunity!
Katelin Pearson
From: Genevieve Anderegg <Genevieve...@dmns.org>
Date: Wed, Aug 21, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] DMNS Fall Entomology Collections Internship Opportunity!
To: nhco...@mailman.yale.edu <nhco...@mailman.yale.edu>
Hello all,
I am Genevieve (Genna) Anderegg, Assistant Collections Manager of Invertebrates at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I am emailing you all today to wonder if you could pass off this internship opportunity we currently have in our entomology collection to current and former students interested in museum collections and entomology. This internship will focus on the standardization and preparation of our entomology specimen data.
The application is due this Friday August 30th. Details below.
Cheers,
Genna Anderegg
Entomology Collections Internship
Start date: The ideal start date is October 1, 2024
Duration: Approximately 200 hours
Schedule: Negotiable within Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stipend: Approximately $3,658 total stipend, depending on the agreed-upon total internship hours
Number of positions: 1 position
Application Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. https://www.dmns.org/about/internships/
Housing: Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science maintains a research collection of approximately 1.3 million animal specimens and specimen lots in the Zoology Collections. The Zoology collections are comprised of both vertebrate and invertebrate species, providing a taxonomically diverse and scientifically valuable resource for research and education. Major taxonomic groups represented include arachnids, insects, mollusks, mammals and birds. The Integrative Collection Branch (ICB) oversees the preservation, maintenance and access to these collections, ensuring their long-term viability and usefulness. The Entomology Collections Interns will work in the ICB to improve the accessibility of Zoology’s Entomology specimen data.
This position will participate in the data preparation activities (standardization and general cleanup) for migrating entomology specimen data into the Arctos database. Areas of data needing cleanup include agent names (people), geographies and localities (places), attributes (measurements and qualitative information) and taxonomies (species and higher-level identifications). Much of this work will be conducted in MS Excel and with existing tools in Arctos. It will also require data research activities such as verifying data from specimen labels, additional databases (EMu) or consulting original data source materials (e.g., field notes).
Applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in the Life Sciences are encouraged to apply.
The Entomology Collections Interns will participate in and learn the following activities:
Entomology specimen data cleanup and standardization
Taxonomic schema and organization strategies
Best practices for specimen handling and storage
Work collaboratively with Museum personnel
Assist Zoology collections staff and curators when necessary.
Option to participate in public engagement events, e.g., Science on the Spot, Member Nights, Educator Open House, etc.
Conduct work within the Museum's safety guidelines, ensuring personal safety and the safety and security of the collections.
Qualifications
Must have a passion for the natural sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in Zoology and/or museums
Completed or enrolled at a 2 or 4-year institution in the Life Sciences preferred, but not required
Strong attention to detail, patience, and fine motor skills; excellent hand-eye coordination
Experience with data entry and/or data management preferred
Positive attitude and flexibility
Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and volunteers
Mentors
Andrew Doll
Zoology Collections Manager
Genna Anderegg
Zoology Assistant Collections Manager
Minimum Age Requirement
18 or older and enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution
Schedule
Negotiable within Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Start Date
The ideal start date is October 1, 2024. The end date corresponds to the completion of 200 hours after the official start date.
Housing
Interns are responsible for finding and securing their housing.
Application Deadline
Friday, August 30, 2024, 5 p.m.
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