The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
Whitney Laboratory is a marine biomedical research center of the University of Florida. It is particularly well-equipped for cell and molecular biology and provides a highly interactive research and training environment.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records Laws.
Social Security Number Privacy: In compliance with a recent change in the Sunshine Law, Whitney Lab will only collect a social security number for employment purposes. For more information, please visit http://privacy.ufl.edu/SSNPrivacy.html.
Open Positions are posted on the
University of Florida Careers Website
Internship Dates: October 6 - January 8
The internship at The Sea Turtle Hospital @ UF Whitney Lab is designed to be a career learning experience. Interns will gain first-hand experience in data collection, sanitation procedures, food preparation, and sea turtle husbandry and education. Students interested in interning at the hospital should be working towards a degree in marine biology, veterinary medicine or a related field. Recent graduates seeking experience in these fields are also accepted.
Interns will work within all areas that make up the Sea Turtle Hospital, to gain in-depth knowledge of sea turtle husbandry, medical treatment, and education through a unique phase-training program. This allows the individual to become familiar with husbandry and medical procedures used at the hospital. Interns assist our staff with husbandry and treatment of all sea turtle patients in residence. Interns also help with lab procedures, sample processing, record keeping and leading public educational tours.
Interns will participate in professional development activities, such as staff meetings, in-house training, seminars, evaluations, and resume-building experiences. Interns will be responsible for completion of an independent project and will present on it at the end of their internship.
Interns also participate in hospital activities, the development of educational and interactive displays, and community programs. Interns will be exposed to all areas of the hospital and leave with a well-rounded knowledge of not only how the hospital operates on a daily basis, but also with an extensive knowledge of conserving our marine ecosystems.
If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship, they must notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted.
Send your resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to cbeastman@whitney.ufl.edu or The Sea Turtle Hospital @ Whitney Lab, Attn: Catherine Eastman 9505 N. Oceanshore Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080. Applications must be received by September 11, 2023 for the fall program.
Applicants will be notified through email if invited for the interview phase. Interviews are scheduled onsite or Skype per applicant’s request.
This is an unpaid internship. Housing and living expenses are not included. All interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and meals. One uniform shirt will be presented at the start of the internship program. Onsite housing is available for a discounted fee of $750 per month.
Leonid Moroz invites applications for postdoctoral positions to investigate behavioral, cellular and molecular aspects of nitric oxide-dependent signaling in simpler nervous systems using marine invertebrates as experimental models; (ii) to study the distribution and roles neurotransmitters in lower invertebrates as well as in homologous neuronal networks associated with feeding. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to perform single cell analysis of various neurotransmitters and related metabolites using capillary electrophoresis. Previous experience in molecular biology, cell culture, electrophysiology or capillary electrophoresis and related microseparation techniques is desirable but not a requirement. Please send your C.V., a statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three references to:
Leonid Moroz, Ph.D.
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, University of Florida
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Jimmy Liao is looking for creative, independent and motivated graduate students that are enthusiastic about using new technology and techniques to understand the mechanisms of animal behavior. He welcomes students from diverse backgrounds (neuroscience, physiology, ecology, engineering etc.) and believes that interest and aptitude can make up for a lack of training.
If you are interested please email:
Please visit the Current Research Faculty pages for faculty that are accepting graduate students and the Graduate Programs page for more information.
Location: Zoom
Date: August 25, 2023
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.