Montana Department of Agriculture
Pest Survey Intern Program
The Montana Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences Division has announced the following research opportunities available from May 15 through September 30, 2009 (dates may vary):
Five Intern Positions for Pest Surveys
Each year, the Montana Department of Agriculture
seeks student applicants for the Pest Survey Intern Program. We are looking
for applicants that are either in the upper-division or graduating from college,
and who are eager to assist the department's pest management section
with the current Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program. Interns
will have the opportunity to travel throughout Montana to take part in multidisciplinary
research in the areas of new and exotic pests emerging in the State. Applicable
course work would include agriculture, agronomy, biology, entomology, horticulture,
or range management.
Examples of research areas may include the following:
- Exotic Wood Boring Beetle Detection Survey;
- Cereal Leaf Beetle Detection Survey & Biocontrol, and Karnal Bunt Detection Survey;
- Japanese Beetle Detection and Delimiting Survey;
- Karnal Bunt Detection Survey;
- Nematode Detection Survey and Potato Wart Detection Survey; and
- Informatics/Data Management aspects of the above.
Details
The Internship Program consists of 40-hour work weeks during the summer, with wages of $10.00 per hour. A State vehicle is provided for all required travel, and all costs for lodging and per diem will be reimbursed. Training and necessary equipment will provided at the beginning of the internship. All participants will be required to maintain a daily log and prepare a final report for their project.
How to Apply
The first screening of applications typically occurs in February. Applications will be accepted until all intern positions are filled. Watch for details in announcements posted at state Job Service offices.
Application materials include: 1) cover letter; 2) current resume with references; and 3) college transcripts. Submit application materials to:
Denise Gjerde
Central Services Division
Montana Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 200201
Helena, MT 59620-0201
For More Information
For additional information about the Pest Survey Intern Program, contact the Pest Management Section Program Manager at 406-444-3790.
