Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• Field Research Specialist in Biogeochemistry, Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Urbana, IL; due Feb. 2)

  Jan 20, 2022 11:15 am22 views

• Harvard Forest Summer Research Program 2022 (Petersham, MA; due Feb. 4)

  Dec 13, 2021 11:15 am31 views

• Native American Research Internship (Summer 2022), The Wildlife Society (Illinois; due Jan. 17, 2022)

  Dec 10, 2021 2:15 pm18 views

  The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), through partnership with The Wildlife Society (TWS), is offering research assistantships for Native American undergraduate or graduate students as part of the TWS professional development program for Native Americans. The program will facilitate student mentoring opportunities with USFS Research & Development (R&D) scientists and promote student advancement and training for careers in natural resource and conservation-related fields. A paid stipend of at least $6,700 will be provided to cover living expenses during the assistantship time-period. The Forest Service uses an ecological science-based approach to make informed decisions on the multiple-use management of the National Forests and Grasslands.

• Post Bachelors Research Assistant – Crowdsourced River Corridor Biogeochemistry, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Richland, WA; due Dec. 16)

  Dec 1, 2021 1:45 pm13 views

  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

• Crane Research Internship (Mar.-Nov. 2022), International Crane Foundation (Baraboo, WI)

  Dec 1, 2021 1:15 pm21 views

  The International Crane Foundation is a leader in the conservation of the world’s 15 crane species and is dedicated to providing experience, knowledge and inspiration to involve people in resolving threats to cranes and the ecosystems vital to their long-term survival. Our world headquarters is located just outside Baraboo, WI, one hour north of Madison. Our site is open to the public every day from May 1 to October 31 each year. The International Crane Foundation exhibits the only collection of all 15 crane species.

• MS Graduate Research Assistantships (fisheries and aquatic sciences), Eastern Illinois University (due Dec. 6))

  Oct 20, 2021 1:45 pm63 views

  Two graduate research assistantships areavailable in the Department of Biological Sciences’Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciencesat Eastern Illinois Universitystarting in May 2022.

• Plant Science for Global Food Security REU Summer 2022 (Philippines; due Jan. 10, 2022)

  Oct 20, 2021 1:00 pm42 views

  Six-week program Hands-on research and training experience on rice science in the tropical Philippines

• SSLC Sustainability Research Symposium TUESDAY, OCT. 26 , 5-8 p.m.

  Oct 15, 2021 1:45 pm15 views

• Natural Resources Research Technician (2 positions), Wisconsin DNR (Rhinelander or Madison, WI; due Oct. 24)

  Oct 13, 2021 9:45 am26 views

  Primary job duties are:
  - Capturing and marking deer, bears, and ducks
  - Trail camera surveys
  - Processing biological samples (teeth, reproductive tracts) of harvested carnivores

• Watershed Management Research & Outreach Internships Summer 2022, various Midwest universities (due Nov. 12)

  Oct 1, 2021 11:30 am57 views

• Research Opportunity in Plant Biology for Fall 2021

  Aug 25, 2021 4:15 pm32 views

• Field Research Specialist, NRES (Urbana, IL; due Sept. 7)

  Aug 25, 2021 10:45 am24 views

  This position will conduct field and laboratory activities led by a postdoctoral research associates investigating microbial ecology related to nitrogen cycling in maize and bioenergy crops; collect and process soil samples for DNA sequencing and microbial activity assays; and support other lab activities.

• Research Park Block Party September 2

  Aug 17, 2021 4:00 pm19 views

  The Block Party event is meant to give students an opportunity to network and learn more about Research Park and its year-round internship opportunities.

• Research Project Coordinator, Kansas Biological Survey at The University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)

  Aug 17, 2021 1:00 pm0 views

  Application review begins on August 23, 2021 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is identified. 

• Field Research Specialist (Yang Lab), Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Champaign, IL; due Aug. 23)

  Aug 9, 2021 12:00 pm16 views

• Water Quality Research Associate at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Great Basin Institute (Boulder City, NV; due July 24)

  Jul 13, 2021 10:00 am12 views

• Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Multicultural Program - 2022 (due August 20)

  Jul 9, 2021 8:30 am98 views

  ASLO provides students underrepresented in aquatic sciences (oceanography, limnology, stream ecology, marine biology, fisheries, etc.) the opportunity to conduct research. Students will also attend annual meetings of ASLO in Honolulu, Hawaii, and present findings at a student symposium.    

• Field Research Specialist: Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry, NRES Department (Urbana, IL; due July 5)

  Jun 22, 2021 10:15 am18 views

• Research Technician in Wildlife Biology (Aug. 2021 start), Hobart William Smith Colleges (Geneva, NY)

  Jun 15, 2021 8:45 am14 views

• Urban Freshwater Research Technician (Part-Time, Seasonal), Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, IL; due April 26)

  Apr 9, 2021 8:30 am55 views

• Field Research Assistant(s), Illinois State Water Survey

  Mar 23, 2021 5:30 pm32 views

• Kendeigh Grants for Ornithology Research, Champaign County Audubon Society (due March 25)

  Mar 19, 2021 3:45 pm13 views

• Research Technician in Aquatic Ecology (June 2021 start), Penn State University (University Park, PA; due April 1)

  Mar 19, 2021 3:45 pm22 views

• Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant (2021 field season), The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH; open until filled)

  Feb 17, 2021 4:00 pm33 views

• Summer Research Internship Program (5 academic or policy research projects), Resources for the Future (virtual; due March 8)

  Feb 16, 2021 4:45 pm63 views

• University & Research Intern (2 positions in marine science, summer 2021), Chincoteague Bay Field Station (Wallops Island, VA; open until filled)

  Feb 12, 2021 4:45 pm16 views

• Research & Publications Intern (summer 2021), Environmental Law Institute (remote; due March 5)

  Feb 10, 2021 5:00 pm69 views

• Bat Research Positions (summer 2021), National Park Service (7 Midwest locations; due Feb. 21)

  Feb 9, 2021 5:15 pm106 views

• BBS Biological Technicians (2 for summer 2021), USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (Laurel, MD; due Feb. 15)

  Jan 14, 2021 5:00 pm28 views

• Field & Lab Research Specialist (ARPA-E), Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Champaign, IL; due Jan. 27)

  Jan 5, 2021 11:45 am29 views

• Field Research Specialist (Yang Lab), Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Champaign, IL; due Jan. 18)

  Jan 5, 2021 11:30 am16 views

• Policy Research Intern (Summer 2021), Massachusetts River Alliance (likely remote)

  Dec 28, 2020 11:45 am72 views

• Hourly Aquatic Field Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due 7/10)

  Jun 29, 2020 2:15 pm20 views

• UAS Blackbird Research Technician, North Dakota State University in cooperation with the USDA-APHIS-WS National Wildlife Research Center (Bismarck, ND; due July 1)

  Jun 17, 2020 2:45 pm15 views

• Field Research Specialist, iSEE (Urbana-Champaign, IL; due 6/9)

  May 27, 2020 1:00 pm34 views

• Field Research Specialist, iSEE (Urbana-Champaign, IL; due 6/4)

  May 22, 2020 1:30 pm41 views

• Biological Science Technician (2 vacancies), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Honolulu, HI; due 5/21)

  May 14, 2020 1:30 pm18 views

• Recreation Technician (uses GIS), Great Basin Institute (Monticello, UT)

  May 5, 2020 10:15 am10 views

• Predator/Prey Research Technician, U.S. Geological Survey (Henderson, NV; due 4/29)

  Apr 27, 2020 10:00 am26 views

• Aquaculture Specialist, Texas A&M University - Texas Sea Grant

  Apr 20, 2020 1:15 pm7 views

• Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Assessments Researcher (Deadline, April 17, 2020)

  Mar 27, 2020 2:30 pm20 views

• Summer Job at UIUC Energy Farm - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Champaign, IL

  Mar 12, 2020 2:45 pm58 views

• Ground Squirrel Research Assistant - University of Illinois at Springfield: Springfield, IL (open until filled)

  Mar 5, 2020 4:15 pm39 views

• Osprey Research Assistant - University of Illinois at Springfield: Springfield, IL (open until filled)

  Mar 5, 2020 3:00 pm52 views

• Research Biologist, Aiken, SC-(due 03/12/20)

  Feb 28, 2020 8:45 am17 views

• Natural Areas Internship - Grand Prairie Friends: Charleston, IL (due 3/25)

  Feb 26, 2020 10:45 am23 views

• Plant Pollinator Technician - Illinois Prairie Research Institute: Champaign, IL (due 3/13)

  Feb 26, 2020 10:15 am34 views

• Senior Scientific Specialist - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (due 3/5)

  Feb 25, 2020 2:30 pm12 views

• IDOT Bat Field Technician - Illinois Natural History Survey at UIUC (due 3/13)

  Feb 18, 2020 4:30 pm38 views

• Large Carnivore Specialist - Wisconsin DNR (due 2/27)

  Feb 18, 2020 3:30 pm118 views