Job Description

Title:

Summer Science Intern

Reports To:

Curator in Center for Biodiversity and Evolution

Position Summary

The Summer Science Intern, working in Tropical Plant Diversity Research andConservation, will work with a Scientist in the Center for Biodiversity andEvolution, will assist a grant-funded project focused on documenting andclarifying tropical plant diversity by performing tasks in the office, herbarium,laboratory, and library. The intern will work with plant collections gathered bythe project in Colombia. This position is intended for a student interested ingaining hands-on experience and instruction in herbarium- and laboratorybased biodiversity research

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Herbarium specimen processing and data entry
• Data collection from the library and biodiversity data portals
• DNA extraction and quantification from plant collections
• Development of content for outreach and conservation products
• Possibility to pursue independent research

Qualifications

This opportunity is available to current (or graduating Spring 2026) collegeundergraduate students, with a preference for students majoring in biology,environmental studies, or a related field. The following skills are essential:

• Good organizational skills
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to work independently with periodic supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly using shared lab space andresources

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience doing molecular lab work
• Writing and/or graphics skills
• Demonstrated interest in biodiversity studies

• Spanish language skills

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• All work will be done onsite at the New York Botanical Garden. The intern willwork in office, herbarium, library and laboratory settings.
• Tasks will requirewalking within and between buildings and working indoors in both standingand sitting positions. The employee will require use of hands for typing, tooperate pipettes and other laboratory equipment, and to reach specimens and/orliterature in herbarium and/or library shelving.
  • Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions of this position.
• The intern will have opportunities to interact with NYBG research andcollections staff, interns, graduate students, and visiting researchers, and toattend Science and Humanities Seminars and Science intern enrichmentactivities.

Work Schedule

• This is a temporary role for 8 weeks, with an expected start date of June 2, 2026, and end date of July 23, 2026. Startand end dates are flexible.
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 9AM to 5PM, with a one hour unpaid lunch (21hours/week).

Rate

• $20 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

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