We seek creative, enthusiastic, hardworking interns interested in pursuing careers in plant or fungal ecology and/or conservation. Internships are a great way for undergraduates, recent graduates, and Masters students to get experience conducting scientific experiments in the forests and wetlands, and the lab.  We have 2-3 paid interns every summer and occasionally an intern in the spring or fall. As a science intern, you'll gain experience in a wide variety of field and lab techniques, while also working on a specific independent project that relates to one of the projects our lab is currently involved in. Expect to work hard but have fun while spending time in the field and lab, collecting and managing data, analyzing data, and presenting your independent work to SERC’s research community.

Visit SERC's Internships page for more information and to apply for a SERC internship and our Fellow and Intern Projects page to examples of current and recent projects. In 2025, we only anticipate having in-person internships.

Special topics of interest for Summer 2025 internships are:

Orchid-pollinator interactions,

Orchid mycorrhizal associations, and

Wetland plant responses to climate change.

You can also apply to work with our lab through other internship opportunities for which you receive academic credit or bring your own internship funding. Contact PI Melissa McCormick for more information about these opportunities.