Student Opportunities

Environmental Science Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) - El Paso, Texas
The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) is designed for high-school, college, or graduate level students to earn a salary while combining academic study with on-the-job experience. The student must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16 years old and enrolled in a school as a degree-seeking student.

The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) - Dallas, Texas
The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) is designed for high-school, college, or graduate level students to earn a salary while combining academic study with on-the-job experience. The student must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16 years old and enrolled in a school as a degree-seeking student.

El Ranchito Summer Camp Counselor - Austin, Texas
El Ranchito summer camp nurtures an ecologically sound "sense of place" where the campers
intimately experience the land, its plants and animals, its creeks, the starry night sky and the culture
of a working ranch. A primitive tent camp, where staff and campers sleep, makes experiencing the
natural world fun and safe for the campers. Shield Ranch (site of the camp), Westcave Preserve, and
El Buen Samaritano have teamed up to provide this nature immersion experience that nurtures the
mind, body, and spirit of underserved children from the Austin area.

National Park Service Urban Ecology Internships
The Urban Ecology Science and Education program offers internships that support park natural resource management activities and increase career exploration opportunities in the Greater Washington National Parks while providing rewarding experiences to students. Internships are a good way to explore a career with the National Park Service, become familiar with issues in the field of urban ecology, and gain work experience.

Environmental Jobs for Seniors
We all know that our country faces some big problems. At the Fund, we also know from years of experience that when we engage more people in the political process, we can tackle these problems and get real results that make people's lives better. For 25 years we have partnered with groups that are working to protect the environment, safeguard human health, revitalize our democracy, promote equality and fairness and provide direct relief to people in need.

Internships in Climate Change
Concerned about climate change? Wondering when world oil production will peak and what
renewable energies are ready to step in? Want to improve the communication of sound science and
policy on these topics to a global audience?

Green Mountain Energy Internship, Environmental Affairs
Green Mountain Energy Company is the nation’s leading provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. Green Mountain offers residential, business, institutional and governmental customers an easy way to purchase cleaner, competitively priced electricity products, as well as the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint.

Environment Texas Fellowship Program: 2008 – 2010
Environment Texas is hiring people for our Fellowship Program. We’re part of a nationwide network of similar state-based environmental groups that are also hiring. If you’re interested in a position in another state, you can apply through Environment Texas.

Sustainability in the Americas
The university of Texas at Austin offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study and conduct research on sustainability at top-ranked universities in Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. These programs are geared toward students interested in approaches taken outside the U.S. to solving urgent problems of sustainable development, urban growth, and poverty in the Americas. The program may involve an internship or practical fieldwork as well as academic study. Graduates will develop the community-based, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-lingual professional skills that are essential for careers in a world without borders.

USGS Student Employment Program
This is an entry level position for an undergraduate student for lab work. No previous experience is required. Lab Duties include: Prepare sediment samples for analytical analysis: weigh, label, dry, hand-grind, sieve, and subsample; Clean labware following USGS standards; Ship samples to various analytical labs following USGS standards and using chain of custody procedures;Manage, track, document, and archive sample inventory; Use spreadsheet and word processing software to input and track lab data and records.

Ecovillage and Permaculture Certificate Program
This dynamic program is about learning solutions to environmental and social problems that we can implement in our own lives, in our local communities, or on larger scales. In doing so, we develop skills that help us foster communities that are more ecologically regenerative, socially cooperative, and personally satisfying.

Environmental Internship at Southwest Research Institute
If you are considering a career in environmental work, the following internship is a wonderful opportunity for you! Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is offering, for the first time, a paid internship to junior or senior level life science students who are interested in a career in environmental work

Conservation Intern – Living Waters Program
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is working to change water policy in Texas with a particular emphasis on protecting environmental flows, improving water use efficiency, and moving towards sustainable management of groundwater resources. The Living Waters Program seeks a motivated individual to join their team for a 12-17 week, full-time paid summer internship to begin May 2006 in Austin, Texas.

Summer Conservation Internship in Austin
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) works to protect and restore the Mississippi alluvial valley by identifying critical conservation issues and developing support for common sense solutions that serve both people and the natural environment. The Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB) program focuses primarily on water development projects that affect ecologically significant wetlands in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The LMRB team seeks a motivated individual to join their team for a 21-week, full-time paid summer internship to begin April or May 2006 in Austin, Texas.

Undergrad research opportunity on San Marcos River
This research experience in watershed sciences and environmental management utilizes the San Marcos River as an outdoor laboratory for utilizing geomorphology and hydrology to teach fundamental concepts in stream and restoration and management.

Internship Opportunities with an NGO in Madagascar
Besides working for the environment through tree-planting and a range of conservation initiatives, we aim to directly tackle poverty through income-generating activities and by giving access to sanitation, clean drinking water and basic healthcare. To combat cholera and other potentially fatal water-borne diseases we install wells and pharmacies (each well costing about £600, each pharmacy £750), train community health workers and highlight to villagers the crucial benefits of latrines.

Americorps program, Environmental Corps - Environmental Corps (E-Corps) is an exciting and energetic American YouthWorks program which allows youth, ages 17 to 25, to contribute to the restoration and preservation of parks and public lands in Texas. While playing this vital role in the community, students also pursue their educational goals, such as attaining a GED or high school diploma, or to pay off student loans.

Undergraduate Research Fellowships

EUREKA! An exciting new university-wide website designed to encourage undergraduate involvement in research.

Global Volunteer Network - The Global Volunteer Network places volunteers in community projects in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Thailand, and Uganda. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational, environmental and community aid programs. Examples of the exciting and rewarding activities available to volunteers include teaching English, environmental work, health and sanitation, and cultural home stays. Applications are always accepted.

The Campaign to Save the Environment Summer Internships - Hiring students for internships in over 50 cities nationwide to stop the Bush Administration's attacks on our environmental laws. Application deadlines will vary.

Annie's Environmental Studies Scholarships - Annie's does more than make macaroni and cheese! They have established a scholarship program that assists undergraduate or graduate students who share their advocacy for the Earth and are focusing on classes in the environmental studies field. Check link for dates of next competition.

Campus Environmental Internship Program - Paid internships are available for undergraduates to work on campus environmental projects. Application deadlines will vary.

Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program - This highly competitive scholarship program supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today's most pressing issues in fish, wildlife, and plant conservation. Ten scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to cover students' expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other direct expenses related to their studies. Students must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the United States pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree (sophomores and juniors in the current academic year only) in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, public policy, geography, political science, or related disciplines. Recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities

NASA Web Site for Internship Opportunities - Application deadlines will vary.

NASA-Undergraduate Student Research Program NASA is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities who are interested in a challenging research experience at a NASA center. 10-week Summer sessions and 15-week Fall sessions will be available. Aligned with NASA's research and development mission, the USRP program provides students with a technical mentor and excellent hands-on experience. Students will receive weekly stipends of $500, plus round-trip travel allowance. Check link for date of next competition.

Undergraduate Fellowship Competition - National Wildlife Federation - National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program offers a nationally recognized opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to green their campuses and communities, gaining practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in conservation efforts. Fellows receive project support, modest financial compensation and recognition of their accomplishments.
Check link for date of next competition.

Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program - To heighten the awareness and encourage the participation of minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged college/university students regarding environmental-related issues and policies; to develop a diversified workforce within Texas' environmental agencies and private corporations by promoting employment opportunities for students exploring future professional opportunities in the environmental fields; and to train and equip students for future careers as environmental professionals. Check link for date of next competition.

Environmental Science Opportunities for Graduate Students

Senior Analyst, Corporate Environmental Assessments, The Walt Disney Company
The Environmental Affairs department, as part of the Corporate Responsibility division, is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated set of global strategies supporting The Walt Disney Company’s environmentally responsible practices and reputation. This includes providing overall vision and direction to the Company’s environmental efforts. Furthermore, Disney’s Environmental Affairs insures that environmental stewardship is integrated into the operating practices and decision filters of all TWDC businesses.

Federal Career Intern Program Environmental Protection Specialist
The Federal Career Intern Program at the EPA OIG is a comprehensive, entry-level employment and career development program designed to recruit and nurture the next generation of OIG leaders. The program offers permanent, full-time positions. As an OIG intern, you will participate in an intensive 2-year program that will “jump start” your career with us and develop your potential for future advancement within the organization.

Austin Ecological Services Field Office Positions
Two positions are currently being advertised. One position will serve as a Senior Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-12). This position is being advertised with no PCS and is open to government and non-government employees. The other position is a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-13) which is being advertised with a PCS and is open only to government employees. Both positions are in the branch that handles section 7 consultations and habitat conservation plans, and the supervisory position will serve as the chief of this branch.

Saving Wildlife Research Fellowship Program
The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) is administered by WCS-Global Conservation’s Training & Capacity Building Program and jointly funded by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP). The RFP is a small grants program designed to build capacity for the next generation of conservationists through supporting individual field research projects that have a clear application to the conservation of threatened wildlife and wildlife habitat. We seek projects that are based on sound and innovative conservation science and that encourage practices in conservation that can contribute to sustainable development. Most of the grantees are professional conservationists from the country of research and/or post-graduates pursuing a higher degree.

Sustainability in the Americas
The university of Texas at Austin offers graduate students the opportunity to study and conduct research on sustainability at top-ranked universities in Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. These programs are geared toward students interested in approaches taken outside the U.S. to solving urgent problems of sustainable development, urban growth, and poverty in the Americas. The program may involve an internship or practical fieldwork as well as academic study. Graduates will develop the community-based, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-lingual professional skills that are essential for careers in a world without borders.

The NWRI Fellowship Program
Any graduate student developing water-related research at a U.S. university during the 2007-2008 school year is eligible to apply for the two-year, $20,000-a-year award. NWRI additionally offers fellowship awards for students conducting research in the area of water resources and treatment, including three or four NWRI fellowships of up to $10,000 a year for up to three years with a focus on creating new sources of water through research and technology and to protect freshwater and marine environments. One NWRI-MWH Fellowship for Advanced Water/Wastewater Treatment technologies is available at $10,000 a year for two years and focuses on the development of novel and innovative advanced water and wastewater treatment, disinfection or oxidation technologies. Deadline: March 1

Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Mission-Aransas NERR fellowship program providesmaster’s degree students and Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to conduct research of local and national significance that focuses on enhancing coastal zone management.

Fulbright Scholar Program 2007-2008
The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program provides an ideal vehicle for the kind of cross cultural and transnational examination that will contribute to a significant comparative analysis of access and equity issues. By bringing together a diverse group of scholars and educational leaders to address the topic in national and international settings, NCS will seek constructive ways for contemporary institutions to develop policies that will correspond to the challenge of ensuring equitable access within the framework of higher education in the 21st century.

Environmental Analyst
Responsible for making presentations to the partners, investors and customers, work closely with environmental compliance experts, develop financial models and provide due diligence and analysis.

FALL 2006 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) - Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master's and doctoral level students in the environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of pre-applications is October 18, 2005. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 15 new fellowships by July 21, 2006. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support.
Open Date: 07/15/2005 - Close Date: 10/18/2005

Advanced Biology Training Course in Antarctica
"Integrative Biology and Adaptation of Antarctic Marine Organisms"
This National Science Foundation sponsored course will be held in Antarctica at the United States' McMurdo Station for one month, starting January 2006. This is an international course, open to all nationalities. Applications are invited from graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research scientists who are interested in the study of extreme environments and the biology of Antarctic organisms. The course will accommodate up to 20 students. Full scholarships are available to each student accepted into the course to cover the cost of travel from home institution to Antarctica, and room and board while in Antarctica. The emphasis of the Antarctic Biology Course is on integrative biology, with laboratory- and field-based projects focused on adaptations in an extreme polar environment. A diverse teaching faculty will offer students the possibility of working on a wide range of Antarctic organisms (bacteria, algae, invertebrates, and fish), as well as working at several different levels of biological analysis (molecular biology, physiological ecology, species diversity, and evolution). Deadline for receipt of completed applications is September 1, 2005.

The Smith Fellowship in Conservation Biology is taking applications this fall through the Society for Conservation Biology. This 2-year postdoctoral fellowship represents an extraordinary opportunity for those interested in the science of conservation biology. Deadline for applications is October 28, 2005.

Postdoc opportunities in climate research at UT

DISCCRS II (DISsertations initiative for the advancement of Climate-Change ReSearch)
Program for Recent Ph.D. Graduates Engaged in Climate-Change Research
Graduates from a wide array of backgrounds must all work together to address global climate-change issues, yet it can take years to gain the necessary collegial networks and experience. DISCCRS, an initiative funded by NSF and NASA, seeks to jump-start the process. The DISCCRS Symposium is designed to catalyze early-career development and international, cross-disciplinary understanding and networking among recent Ph.D. graduates working on global climate-change issues. Recent Ph.D. Graduates from all countries and disciplines are invited to join the DISCCRS Program and apply to be a DISCCRS Symposium Fellow. Graduates completing Ph.D. requirements between Oct. 1, 2002 - Sept. 30, 2005 are eligible to apply for the DISCCRS II Symposium. Support for symposium travel and on-site expenses will be provided for selected applicants.
Symposium application deadline is October 2, 2005.

Applied Ecology Assistant Professor Position, Colorado School of Mines - A position in ecohydrology and/or microbial ecology and/or landscape ecology. Considering any specialty area in ecology that meshes well with our department's faculty.

Amazon Watch - Join our dynamic organization that has led the way to ground breaking victories for the Amazon. Amazon Watch works to protect the Amazon basin ecosystems and the rights of the region's indigenous peoples. This is inspiring work that needs an inspired individual who can lead and work in close coordination with local organizations in the Amazon. Application times will vary.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Associates Program - This renewable, one-year award for researchers working in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, and other scientific disciplines provides opportunities and support for research and training in a broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy, and the environment. It provides access to modern and extensive research facilities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Applications accepted year round.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Advanced Short Term Research Opportunity - This award provides opportunities to conduct research in areas that support Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy, and the environment. Specific disciplines that are sought include computer sciences, earth sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and related scientific disciplines. The program provides access to modern and extensive research facilities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Applications accepted year round.

Postgraduate Research Participation at the Savannah River Site - This award is for researchers working in ceramic engineering, glass science, materials science, engineering, engineering materials, geology, physics, chemistry, or chemical engineering provides support for collaborative research that complements continuing Savannah River research projects at the Savannah River Site (Aiken, South Carolina). Applications accepted year round.

National Energy Technology Laboratory Postgraduate Research Program - This award provides opportunities to participate in research in advanced energy technologies and procedures in the disciplines of chemistry, chemical engineering, earth sciences, engineering, mathematics,and physical sciences. The program takes place at the National Energy Technology Laboratory sites in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Morgantown, West Virginia. Applications accepted year round.

Postdoc Fellowship at Naval Research Laboratory - In cooperation with the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is seeking postdoctoral level scientists interested in furthering their research interests and developing expertise in new areas. Scientists who have recently received their Ph.D. have an opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists at the NRL Marine Meteorology Division, located in Monterey, California. NRL conducts a research and development program designed to improve the basic understanding of atmospheric processes and to develop information systems that analyze, simulate, predict, and interpret the structure and behavior of these processes and their effects on Naval systems. Applications accepted year round.

Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program for the Americas - The program is a collaboration among Canon U.S.A., Inc., the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the US National Park Service. Thanks to a generous commitment by Canon U.S.A., Inc., the program will be awarding eight US$78,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the region. Check links for date of next competition.

Exploration Fund Grants - The Exploration Fund of the Explorers Club provides grants in support of exploration and field research. It should be emphasized that those expeditions aided will be for scientific purposes, in accordance with the club's stated objective, to broaden our knowledge of the universe. Mere travel to remote areas will not be considered. Check link for date of next competition.

Postdoctoral Fellowships UC Boulder - The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) under the sponsorship of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering Visiting Fellowships at the University of Colorado in Boulder. This is open to scientists with research interests in the areas of the new CIRES Research Themes developed to better explain and illustrate both the broad range of CIRES' science as well as the interdisciplinary nature and connectedness of CIRES research. - Advanced Observing and Modeling Systems - Climate System Variability - Geodynamics - Planetary Metabolism - Regional Processes. Check link for date of next competition.

Postdoc Fellowship Appointments High Altitude Observatory, Boulder, CO - The High Altitude Observatory (HAO) of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) invites applications for one-year and short-term visitor appointments. These appointments are available to both new and already established Ph.D. scientists who are interested in the opportunity to participate in theoretical, experimental, observational, and interpretive studies in solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, and related astrophysics. The aim of the program is to increase understanding of physical systems relevant to the sun and their effects on the earth by promoting interactions between highly qualified researchers in a supportive, enthusiastic environment. Check link for date of next competition.

Woods Hole Postdoctoral Scholar Awards - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Postdoctoral Scholar awards are offered to recipients of new or recent doctorates in the fields of chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and biology, as well as oceanography. The competetive awards are designed to further the education and training of the applicant with primary emphasis placed on the individual's research promise. These awards carry special recognition at the institution. Each recipient is encouraged to pursue his or her own research interests in association with a member of the Resident Scientific or Senior Technical Staff. Each awardee is provided with office and laboratory space in close proximity to the resident staff acting as sponsor and general advisor throughout the award period. Completed applications must be received by January 15, 2005 for the 2005 - 2006 appointments.

Congressional Science Fellowship (GSA) - Congressional Science Fellows work as special legislative assistants within the congressional staff system. Fellows select positions to work on varied legislative, oversight, and investigative activities. The Geological Society of America (GSA) is one of more than 20 science and engineering societies that sponsors a Congressional Fellow each year. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) provides a two-week orientation program and coordinates seminars throughout the year for all fellows. The application deadline for the 2005–2006 is January 21, 2005.

Bullard Fellowships in Forest Research and Study (Harvard) - The purpose of this fellowship program is to support advanced research and study by persons who show promise of making an important contribution, either as scholars or administrators, to forestry defined in its broadest sense as the human use of forested environments. The field is broadly construed to encompass the wide array of forestry-related subjects from biology to earth sciences, economics, politics, administration, or law. Application deadline is February 1, 2005.

Postdoctoral Earth and Planetary Sciences Fellowship (Smithsonian) - The National Air and Space Museum has established the Postdoctoral Earth and Planetary Sciences Fellowship to support scientific research in this area. Scientists in the Center for Earth and Planetary Sciences concentrate on geologic and geophysical research of the Earth and other terrestrial planets, using remote sensing data obtained from Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft. Research also focuses on global environmental change. Check link for next date of competition.

Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Fellowships - The Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is located on the east coast of central Florida, near Fort Pierce, on the Indian River Lagoon. Situated in a biogeographical transition zone, there is access to both tropical and temperate biota and to the offshore Florida current with its abundance of long-distance larvae and rich plankton. Habitats include mangroves, sea-grass beds and mud flats of the Indian River lagoon, as well as the sandy beaches and warm reefs of the oceanic coast and the sandy plains and coquinoid limestone ledges of the offshore continental shelf. Check link for next date of competition.

Postdoc Fellowships (Smithsonian) - Fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution provide students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff. Persons interested in conducting research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory should apply to that bureau directly. Applicants to the fellowship programs must propose research in a field pursued at the Smithsonian. A specific and detailed research proposal indicating why the Smithsonian is an appropriate place to conduct the studies proposed is required. Fellowships are only offered to support research within Smithsonian facilities or programs. Fellows are expected to spend most of their tenure in residence at the Smithsonian, except when arrangements are made for periods of field work or research travel. Check link for date of next competitition.

NASA Web Site for Internship Opportunities - Application deadlines will vary.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Environmental Job Opportunities

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality - 34 New Positions in Air Quality, Water Quality and Solid/Hazardous Waste Divisions - The state of Wyoming has 34 new positions to address an unprecedented level of growth in the development of its resources. This increase is expected to continue for the foreseeable future and DEQ is playing a critical role in responding to the environmental management demands.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) - Founded in 1948, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), is an international network that coordinates on-the-job training for students in the fields of engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural/physical sciences, architecture, and agricultural Science. IAESTE United States has represented IAESTE in America since 1950. Our goal is to provide U.S. students with international internships in over 60 member countries and to supply U.S. companies with qualified technical interns from around the world. This combination of on-the-job training and cultural immersion prepares participants for the challenges of the global marketplace.

EARTHWORKS Job Clearinghouse - Many opportunities in environmental and earth science fields

Society for Conservation Biology Jobs Page - Jobs in conservation biology.

ESA Jobs Page - Jobs in ecology and related fields maintained by the Ecological Society of America.

Environmental Jobs & Careers - Jobs and internships in various environmental related fields.

Environmental Career Opportunities - Jobs and internships in various environmental related fields.

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