Microbial Ecology Internship

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Prof. Rich is seeking undergraduate summer interns to work on microbial ecology projects at the Darling Marine Center (DMC), on the mid-coast of Maine. The summer interns will be working on studies of microbial communities and processes in the marine environment at field sites near the DMC. The student will assist in field sampling (SCUBA diving experience is a plus, but not required) and gain laboratory training using eDNA and other techniques. Qualifications include interest in microbial communities and processes, demonstrated success in scientific courses, interest in working in the field and lab, and previous lab experience. Start date is mid May to early June and end date is mid to late August. This is a full-time (40 hours a week for 10 weeks) paid position. If you are interested in this opportunity please email Prof. Rich at jeremy.rich@maine.edu a statement of your experience and interest in this position, a copy of your undergraduate academic transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable), and most current resume or CV. Some funding is contingent on being enrolled at a school in Maine or a student with a permanent home address in Maine.

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