Review opportunities below that are posted only for you, SFFGS undergraduate students, by UF-affiliated faculty or research staff.

UF/IFAS Extension Internship Applications are OPEN

Have you ever considered a career in Extension? If not, maybe you should! Apply for a UF/IFAS Extension Internship for the Summer of 2026. The application deadline is October 10, 2025, at midnight.

The mission of the UF/IFAS Extension Internship program is to engage students with UF/IFAS Extension faculty from across the state of Florida in a variety of disciplines (animal sciences, plant science, horticulture, youth programs, food science, natural resources, etc.).

Students will:

Take part in a unique service-learning opportunity in one of 67 counties in Florida
Provide support to UF/IFAS Extension faculty and the communities they serve
Be exposed to a variety of UF/IFAS Extension careers
Connect with the academic programs in CALS that will prepare you for careers in UF/IFAS Extension
Have a basic understanding of UF/IFAS Extension and its functions as an educational agency
Work 40 hours/week for 8 weeks for a maximum of 320 hours
Students will be compensated at a rate of $16.00/hour

All applicants should visit Extension Internships - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS for general information. To apply click here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cDXMBAL5HNVhn8

We hope you consider this opportunity and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at cemer@ufl.edu.

Dr. Charlotte Emerson, Ph.D. --:--:-<

Field Work Opportunity with Dr. Tania Quesada

OPS-STAS position description.docx

Looking to recruit a field crew to conduct some assessments on loblolly and slash pine stands along the FL-GA border counties (for the most part). I'm attaching the job description as well. We would like to start ASAP, so if anyone is interested, they may contact me directly. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Tania Quesada, Ph.D.

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_{Research Assistant Scientist}

_{Coordinator, Forest Biology Research Cooperative}

_{School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences}

_{University of Florida}

_{352 Newins-Ziegler Hall}

_{Gainesville, FL 32611}

_{Tel. 352-846-0871}

_{Cell. 407-488-6219}

Fax: 352-392-1707

Siders' Lab Opportunity

Undergraduate opportunity in freshwater turtle research!

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Active Learning Program Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Are you looking for an internship or research position in the upcoming Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester? Would you like to develop your personal-professional skillsets?

The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester experiential learning program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in in-person, remote, and hybrid internship or research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they earn mentored internship/research experience, develop their personal-professional strengths, and more!

The ALP course will run in-person this Fall 2025 on Wednesdays, periods 8-9. You can learn more about the different opportunities here(Current Projects) and apply here (ALP Application).

We accept applications on a rolling basis, but we recommend applying as soon as possible for Fall 2025. If you have questions about any of the projects or the application process, please contact:

Glen Billesbach

Coordinator & Instructor, Active Learning Program

Email: gbillesbach@ufl.edu

Hiring FWS Academic Assistant - remote work location

The SFFGS Academic team is now hiring a Federal Work Study student assistant – work to begin in Fall 2025. Remote work location. Apply by 8/4/25

Job Description– Work with SFFGS Academic Staff to respond to emails, name and file electronic paperwork, type letters for petitions, register students in SFFGS courses, and any other computer-related or additional, relevant tasks required.
Hourly Rate – $13 ($14/hr starting 9/1/25)
Hours Per Week – 10 (up to 15, depending on seasonal workload); Flexible schedule
Required Qualifications – Federal Work Study eligible only; Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, typing, digital file storage/maintenance
Preferred Qualifications – Experience using Qualtrics, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Confidentiality with student records is vital – FERPA Training required before any work may begin

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and professional reference (phone number and/or email will suffice) by 8/4/25 through https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536515/federal-work-study-student-assistant. Applications will be reviewed as they’re received. UF Job no: 536515.

Please contact me with any questions. Thank you,

Kristina Haselier

Academic Assistant

UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

khaselier@ufl.edu https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu

Fall 2025 UF Gulf Scholars

Paid Internships Available through UF Gulf Scholars for Fall '25

Earn $1200 this semester while tackling real-world challenges in Gulf communities! UF Gulf Scholars is offering paid internships with campus and community partners. Interns will contribute to impactful projects in seagrass ecology, science communication, Cuban studies, and more. These 6-10 hrs/wk internships also fulfill the experiential learning + Gulf Impact Project requirements for the UF Gulf Scholars Medallion, now open to students of all majors. Application deadlines vary. Learn more and apply: https://gulfscholars.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/apply-for-our-fall-25-gulf-scholars-experiential-learning-opportunities/

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Recreational Boating Surveyor Opportunity

I am reaching out to share a student job opportunity related to a recreational boater survey we are conducting in the St. Martins Keys area as part of a broader project on seagrass conservation. The position involves on-site surveys and would be ideal for students with an interest in fieldwork or research.

Attached is the job description with further details. If possible, I would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate this opportunity among students who you think would be a good fit for the role.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.

job description_surveyor.pdf

Adams Ceballos-Concha

Postdoctoral Associate

School of Forestry, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences

www.adamsceballos.com

University of Florida

PO Box 110240, McCarty B 2120, Gainesville, FL 32611-0240

IFAS FAES Research Summer Internship with Katie Britt- Environmental Education

IFAS FAES Research Summer Internship Program opportunity for summer 2025 (240 hours at $14/hour): if you are interested in creating educational activities and materials to expose youth to concepts from the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences through 4-H and other youth programs and camps and other workshops, please apply to work with Katie Britt in Geomatics Extension. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 23. If you do not see Katie Britt listed on the faculty list, email Luca Mantegazza (mantegazza@ufl.edu) and copy Katie (k.britt@ufl.edu) on the email and include all the content from the application in the email. Please feel free to reach out to Katie for mor information.

*This position is not able to be used towards the GEM co-op. Any student/major who is education/extension geared can apply if interested!

Undergrad Research Internship with Dr. Qiu

Undergraduate research internship opportunities for working in Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu’s lab on global change and grassland sustainability

Qiu_UndergradResearchInternship_2025.pdf

NASA Post-Doc Opportunity

We recently received a post-doc opportunity from NASA at KSC. This was sent to us by a UF alumni, who currently works in an adjoining lab at KSC. I am happy to connect any current students or post-docs who are interested in the position with the alumni to talk about her experience.

For more details on the position or how to apply please see the email address for Bryan Onate listed below.

KSC Post-Doc opportunity

postgraduate level candidate
yearly contract with potential to be renewed up to 3-5 years.
US citizenship preferred
90% onsite work at Kennedy Space Center
ability to conduct large layout horticultural experimental designs in controlled growth chambers with high control of variables, attention to detail, and reproducibility.
has experience with spectral image processing and/or molecular omics data analyses and/or interface with AI platforms and/or digital twin modeling
The candidate must be able to work both independently and as a member of a cross-disciplinary team of horticulturists, molecular biologists, microbiologists, and will be supervised by NASA project scientists at KSC
The candidate must have great record keeping and organizational skills and a track record of publications in scientific journals on topics relevant to this advanced plant imaging project.

Please respond to Bryan Onate

bryan.g.onate@nasa.gov

Best,
Emily

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Emily Hinds

Communications Manager

Astraeus Space Institute | University of Florida

emilyhinds@ufl.edu | astraeus.ufl.edu

Museum Education Research Group

The Museum Education Research Group, housed within the Thompson Earth Systems Institute, is hiring an undergraduate student for the spring semester to support a new project exploring Floridian’s sense of place and how that influences their environmental behaviors.

Sense of place is the emotional and cultural connections people have with specific locations, and how these connections influence how people perceive and interact with their surroundings. It is complex and dynamic, and can vary among people, over time, and across different places. It’s influenced by personal experiences, history, and societal values. This position will be responsible for conducting a literature review on sense of place and pro-environmental behaviors.

The full job description can be found here: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/blog/18840

Who to contact: Please reach out to megan.ennes@ufl.edu with any questions.

Active Learning Program Spring 2024 and Summer 2025

Are you an undergraduate looking for an internship or research position in the upcoming Spring or Summer 2025 semesters and interested in developing your personal-professional skillsets? The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in in-person, remote, and hybrid internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the in-person 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they earn mentored internship/research experience, develop their personal-professional strengths, and more!

The ALP course will run in-person this Spring, and you can learn more about the different opportunities here(Current Projects) and apply here (ALP Application).

(https://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/)

We accept applications on a rolling basis, but we recommend applying as soon as possible.

PLT Assistant Position

Project Learning Tree is a national environmental education program designed for formal and nonformal educators, parents, and anyone working with youth from preschool to 12^th grade and beyond. We offer standards-correlated curricula and professional development training opportunities to help Florida educators feel more confident in teaching about the environment, sustainability, and green careers. FL PLT also manages the Florida 4-H Forest Ecology & Nature Poetry Contests, both of which are youth programs that teach 4-Hers valuable skills such as tree identification, how to use a compass, and much more!

This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in environmental education, outreach, and volunteer management. The position is paid, part-time, and will run through at least the end of the Fall semester.

If interested, please contact Leah Glynn at leahglynn@ufl.edu. Additionally, feel free to check out the FL PLT website to learn more about the program.

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Paid Undergraduate NATL Intern

We are recruiting a paid undergraduate intern to assist with Natural Areas Teaching Lab (NATL) management and programs. If you could please circulate the flier attached and below to undergraduates in your department, we would appreciate it. Instructions for applying can be found in the flier and at this link: https://forms.gle/2t7uDiqfGWkAwzEq5

See for more information: NATL 2024.pdf

Who to Contact: Rachel Mallinger (rachel.mallinger@ufl.edu)

Part-Time Position with Florida Fish and Wildlife in Gainesville

My name is Paul Ramsey and I am a freshwater fisheries biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission here in Gainesville. We are currently looking to fill 2 part-time fisheries technician positions ($15/hour). The positions will primarily be conducting a creel survey from November 2024 to May 2025, but other opportunities to do field and lab work will be available. The application and additional position information can be found at the link below. The job posting closes on September 23rd, so please be sure to apply before then if interested. Please contact me directly if you have any questions (Paul.Ramsey@myfwc.com).

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/836511

SWES- MS Assistantship (For Students Considering Graduate School)

About: Please see Attached document for for information for this position starting in Spring 2025 SWES_MS_Assistantship_Announcement.pdf

Deadline: Due by Sept. 20th

Student Research Technician for UF Ecohydrology Lab

About: The University of Florida Ecohydrology Lab (https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/Ecohydrology) is seeking a student research technician to assist with multiple research projects in North Florida streams, forests, lakes, and wetlands during the Fall 2024 semester. The selected candidate should have an interest in hydrology and natural resources and will assist with field (e.g., data downloads from field sensors and water sample collection) and lab (e.g., sample processing, data entry, and sensor calibration) efforts. Interested candidates should have at minimum one full day of availability per week to help with fieldwork. Compensation will start at $15 an hour.

The selected candidate should be comfortable working long days (up to 8 hours) in the field in and around water.

Who to Contact: Interested candidates should contact Josh Epstein (Lab Manager; jmepstein12@ufl.edu) and Matt Cohen (PI; mjc@ufl.edu) with a CV and information on Fall 2024 availability.

Biodiversity Internship positions

About: This paid internship is an incredible platform for students to dive into conservation and sustainability.

The interns will work with our office, collaborating on tasks ranging from invasive species management to community

engagement programs.

Application information here: Position Description and Application

Who to contact: Kaylee August, Sustainability Program Coordinator, k.august@ufl.edu

MS Opportunity in Fire Ecology and Ecological Restoration

Location: University of Florida, West Florida Research and Education Center

Anticipated Start: Fall 2024

Anticipated Salary: $25,000 plus tuition waiver

Application Deadline: July 15^th

Application information here: MS_Position_Description_Cogongrass.docx

Who to contact: Carissa Wonkka at c.wonkka@ufl.edu.

Operation TRAP Volunteer

Come together for a day of environmental stewardship at our Boom Cleanup event! This event is a chance to help reduce the quantity of litter that enters our Aquatic Preserve Waterways.

Wednesday, June 12^th: Cedar Key Storm Drain Trap Clean Out, 9 am – 12 pm. Register here.
Friday, June 28^th: Anclote Watergoat Clean Out, 8 am. Register here.
Friday, June 28^th: Double Hammock Creek Watergoat Clean Out, 11 am. Register here
Friday, June 28^th: Bear Creek Watergoat Clean Out, 1:30 pm. Register here.

Natural Resource Management Internship - FALL 2024

The overall learning goals for the intern program include:

To gain experience in land management activities, including invasive species management, preserve management, trail work, thinning, prescribed fire, and surveying/monitoring
To develop skills in using equipment used in land management activities.
To develop professional skills relevant to any professional setting, including time management, communication, and goal-setting.
To build a network of natural resource professionals.
To narrow down what you want in a career.
To learn to identify plants, wildlife, and ecosystems in North Central Florida.

This internship meets 2 days/week for the duration of the semester (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Work days start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm at Prairie Creek Lodge (7204 County Road 234, Gainesville), and interns are expected to attend both days each week throughout the duration of the internship. If interested, applications are due Friday, July 1st here.

Forester Position

The Florida Forest Service in the Chipola Forestry Center office is looking for a Forester for Position # 42002216. The job advertisement link is here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/CHIPLEY-FORESTER-42002216-FL-32428/1157656600/. This advertisement will close on May 3^rd, 2024 at 11:00 P.M. CST.

Florida Sea Grant Internships

Summer 2024 internships with Florida Sea Grant are for undergrad students interested in working on marine and coastal project. There are two available summer internships in Gainesville and Ruskin, FL. Details about each available position can be found attached and interested undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00PM Eastern

Applications can be found here: https://eflseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu
Questions can be directed to Cassie Sexson at fsg-students@ifas.ufl.edu

UF Urban Forestry Extension Agent - Hillsborough County

The candidate will:

Serve as a subject matter expert on arboriculture/tree care.
Develop and provide education resources on strategies for urban forest and natural resources management in a growing urbanizing environment.
Provide assistance to municipal and county governments to develop strategies and build the capacity to support the efficient and effective management of the urban forest and natural resources.
Provide leadership, professional training, and guidance to arborists, landscapers, homeowners and natural resources managers.
Build an advisory committee composed of citizens and professionals that will assist with program priorities, content, and design.
Offer traditional in-person programs and site visit consultations.
Develop program delivery strategies that include the use of deliberately focused virtual platforms such as webinars, videos, and social media.
Work with agencies and organizations to assist or lead cooperative and interdisciplinary projects, both in the county and through multi-county efforts.
Establish a working relationship with UF faculty and specialists to plan and develop extension education programs and cooperate on research projects.
Obtain financial resources to support programs and manage all components (e.g., policies, records, risk, communication, and accountability).
Cooperate in interdisciplinary projects and collaborations.
Produce creative works and audience-friendly publications. Examples may include articles, factsheets, technical reports, and research publications.

If interested, apply here by April 22, 2024: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/530957

CALS Internship Funding

Apply to any of the following scholarships here: https://cals.ufl.edu/getinvolved/vppromise

Beyond the Classroom Scholarship

Support CALS students pursuing international work, internship or volunteer outreach experience with preference for an internship.

Adam and Melissa Putnam Leadership and Policy Internship Scholarship

Supports undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeking an internship opportunity related to public policy. This includes internships with state, federal or international government bodies, non-governmental organizations, industry associations, and think tanks. Support may include travel, room and board, and other expenses.

Carl Loop Legislative Internship Scholarship

Support undergraduate and graduate students participating in either the state or federal legislative internship program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UF/IFAS. The support shall include travel, room and board, and other related internship expenses.

Active Learning Program (ALP)

The ALP is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in in-person, remote, and hybrid internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the in-person 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they earn mentored internship/research experience; develop their personal-professional strengths, values, mission, and brand; build their professional and interpersonal skillsets in collaboration, communication, conflict management, and stakeholder engagement; and create professional deliverables to be used in their internships and as an early career professional. The ALP course will run remotely this summer and in-person in fall, so students living outside of Gainesville—including UF Online students—can still participate in our projects.

Learn more about the ALP and apply through our application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IhUfDPpXUdJVQO
View our internship and research opportunities—be sure to check whether the positions are available in summer/fall and if they are online/in-person: https://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/.

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University

Department of the Interior Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap:

Help us develop an online, interactive version of the DOI Nature-based Solutions Roadmap document that was released in December (and announced at COP28). The paid intern’s primary focus will be developing case studies of existing nature-based solutions projects, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about different NBS strategies and how they’re being used in the US. Depending on timing and student interest, there may also be options to work on other parts of the Roadmap, including an assessment of resources and tools available for NBS projects and user-testing the online Roadmap as it’s being developed.

visit https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-NonDuke-StudentIntern-NC-27710/1148658000 for more information

Measuring Effects of Nature-Based Adaptation Projects:

As nature-based solutions are increasingly being used for climate adaptation for both communities and ecosystems, it is critical to understand how effective projects are in providing the desired benefits. We are beginning a project to address gaps in measuring these benefits by developing a set of metrics to measure NBS performance and reliability for community risk reduction and species/habitat climate adaptation. The student will primarily support this effort through literature review to develop a draft set of metrics and preparing materials for discussions with climate adaptation researchers, risk modelers, and nature-based project practitioners. We are particularly looking for a student who is interested in the species/habitat climate adaptation side of this project.

visit https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-NonDuke-StudentIntern-NC-27710/1148652800 for more information

Thompson Consulting Services GIS and Machine Learning Paid Internship

Thompson Consulting Services is seeking a summer intern to experience GIS and machine learning in disaster recovery. If interested, send a resume and any recently completed GIS projects, if available, to Patrick Gardner, pgardner@thompsoncs.net, by May 6, 2024. See flyer for more details.

Florida Sea Grant Agent

UF/IFAS Extension currently has openings for TWO Florida Sea Grant agent positions—one in Pasco County (closes April 2) and the other in Pinellas County (closes April 9). These are non-tenure-track faculty positions with great benefits! Feel free to reach out to Maia McGuire, mpmcg@ufl.edu, or any of the current FSG agents if you have any questions!

Dr. Lakesh Sharma: Soil Fertility and Sustainable Agriculture Lab

Paid opportunity ($20/hr). See flyer for more details and contact Dr. Wendy Griffin, w.griffin1@ufl.edu if interested.

Urban Forestry Inventory Field Team

We will be embarking on a project in early April to complete a sampling inventory of Gainesville’s urban forest as well as a 100% census of publicly owned trees in the City of Gainesville. Project timeline is April 2024 – Fall 2024 (may extend beyond this time). We are looking to fill multiple (4-6) team crew positions.

hourly rate $14-17/hr
Contact: Dr. Michael Andreu, mandreu@ufl.eduand Dr. Ryan Klein, ryanwklein@ufl.edu with resume and availability. See flyer for more details.

H.T. Odum Center for Wetlands SU24 Internship

Paid undergraduate opportunity with ESSIE in the FL springs studying vegetation movement and algal cover in FL Springs. If interested, look at the attached flyer and contact Katie Schoenberger, kschoenberger@ufl.edu

Wildlife and Aquatic Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WAVDL)

WAVDL is seeking volunteers who are interested in gaining experience in fish husbandry and laboratory settings. The current research work in WAVDL involves investigating fish diseases such as tilapia lake virus (TiLV) and infectious spleen and kidney virus (ISKNV) and developing diagnostic tools and vaccines for fish viruses. Students who volunteer will have the opportunity to learn various laboratory techniques and fish husbandry, and they will work alongside graduate students and biological scientists. Interested students must have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated, and adhere to laboratory and challenge study protocols. WAVDL is located at UF’s Aquatic Pathobiology Laboratory, Building 1379, 2173 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Preferably, volunteers should be able to dedicate around 10 hours per week
If you are interested, please send your resume or CV to Dorothea Megarani at dorotheamegarani@ufl.edu

Virtual Student Federal Service Internship

This year there are 431 internships open for applications at https://openopps.usajobs.gov/search/internships?state=open&page=1&community=17. The program will run during the fall 2024/spring 2025 school year and selected students volunteer 10 hours/week. The program also provides opportunities for resume workshops, exposure to a multitude of federal jobs, and use of the usajobs.gov site. Applications due 2/29/24.

Marineland Florida - Animal Training Internship

Located in St. Augustine, Florida, you will work alongside MDA’s training staff to play an integral role in the daily care of our dolphin collection. A day in the life of an animal training intern will involve food preparation, daily cleaning and facility maintenance, and guest interaction and education. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to observe training sessions utilizing operant conditioning techniques, participate in a trainer lecture series, and practice the skills necessary to pass a swim-test in the dolphin training field. Interns may also assist in training sessions and on-microphone presentations as you gain experience!

Applications due 3/15/24
Learn more at: https://marineland.net/get-involved/internships/animal-training-internship

Harn Museum of Art Paid Internship

College internships are open for all university and college students to apply, provide pre-professional training, and are offered in all museum departments, including curatorial, education, finance and operations, fundraising, horticulture, information technology, marketing, registration art handling, rentals, strategic planning and visitor engagement.

Interested candidates can find instructions, applications, and project descriptions at https://harn.ufl.edu/internships. Questions? Contact the Intern Coordinator at register@harn.ufl.edu.
Applications due 3/15/24

Dolphins Plus Seasonal Education Associate, Key Largo

Dolphins Plus is seeking an energetic candidate for our Summer Education Associate position. This 3-month, paid, seasonal position will run from mid May- mid August. Dates may be flexible for the right candidate.

The primary responsibility of the Education Associate is to assist the Director of Education with all summer programming including but not limited to: curriculum/program development, leading summer camp programming, and visiting school groups. Successful candidates should have a strong passion for education and working with children of all ages. The Education Associate will gain valuable hands-on teaching experience including practical applications of curriculum design, group facilitation, and scientific field explorations, while developing valuable classroom management skills and flexibility that comes with engaging students of all ages in an informal classroom setting.

If interested, please submit resume, and two letter of recommendation to Marylou@dolphinsplus.com and we will follow up with our application materials.

Crayfish Research Technician

Lindsey Reisinger’s lab is looking for multiple research technicians (full and part time) to work on an invasive crayfish project in small streams in Florida this spring and summer. This project will involve measuring stream habitat variables and collecting crayfish from the Black Creek Drainage using a combination of dip net sweeps and baited minnow traps.

$12-15/hr
Program timeline
- full-time: 3/4-6/28
- part-time: 3/18-6/28

For more information about the position please contact Dr. Reisinger via lreisinger1@ufl.edu. Lindsey Reisinger is an Assistant Professor in the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program at the University of Florida (https://lindseyreisinger.com/) or read more here.

FWC OPS Biological Scientist II

This position provides technical support for the manatee photo-identification project. The successful candidate will be responsible for matching images to known manatees; facilitating matching manatees between partner organizations and regions of the state; entering, editing, and verifying data; maintaining project databases; sketching manatee scar patterns from images; labeling, sorting, and tagging (categorizing) images; creating and updating written procedures; managing, organizing, and archiving slide, print, and digital manatee photo-identification records and associated datasheets; providing summary information and data to managers as needed; and assisting with the implementation of an integrated multi-agency Manatee Individual Photo-identification (MIPS) database. Additional responsibilities include independently collecting manatee-related photographic, spatial, environmental, genetic, and behavioral data from shore, in-water, and from watercraft (field work emphasis will be in the northwest region of Florida (Wakulla County to Hernando County) but may include state-wide travel); assisting with field and lab equipment, vehicle, and vessel, purchasing, organization, and maintenance; and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. This position is primarily lab-based but does include field work.

Applications due 3/1/24
$20 hourly pay
Position #: 77903039
learn more: OPS Job Opportunity Page

Alachua County Land Conservation Summer Internship

The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is seeking applicants for a Summer Internship position to join the Land Conservation Program team in managing nature preserves acquired through the Alachua County Forever Program.

Eligible candidates should be available to work two 7-hour days (8am-3pm) per week through the summer semester (May 6th-Aug 17th), willing to work in varying field conditions (i.e., heat, rain, insects, difficult terrain), able to lift/carry 50lbs, possess basic knowledge of land management techniques and North Central Florida ecology, flora and fauna, and be comfortable working with herbicides

See flyer and job opportunities page for more details. Applications due 2/16/24.

Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program: Galveston Bay, TX

Learn more at: https://galvestonbaydolphin.org/summer-2024-opportunities/. Applications due 3/8/24.

Research Assistant

14 weeks; June-September 2024
Responsibilities include helping with the collection, entry and analysis of bottlenose dolphin population data, supervise and train citizen scientists. The position will entail a combination of field and office work (both in-person and remote)

Research Intern

14 weeks; June-September 2024
Responsibilities include helping with the collection and management of bottlenose dolphin population data The position consists of a combination of field and office work.

Austin Cary Forest - Due 2/16/24

This Spring the Austin Cary Forest will be hiring several students as part-time employees. The positions will be involved in a variety of forest management activities (prescribed burning, timber marking, forest inventory, and similar) and facility maintenance activities (mowing, road maintenance, etc.).

Students work a maximum of 20 hours per week and can retain the position until they graduate
Pay is $15 per hour
Hours are reasonably flexible

To apply, please email Scott Sager (sasager@ufl.edu) with your career objectives, your expected graduation term, and your resume.

Gulfarium CARE Center: Sea Turtle Internship

The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center rehabilitates sea turtles from the Gulf of Mexico, which include, Kemp’s Ridley, Green, and Loggerhead Sea turtles. Interns will prepare diets, maintain cleanliness of all areas, receive hands-on experience administering treatments, record animal behavior, and learn to complete Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN) and accompanying forms and deliver formal educational presentations. Submit college transcripts, cover letter, 3 references, resume, and application to care@gulfarium.com by March 15, 2024.

Duties

Learn and execute proper food preparation procedures
Complete daily habitat cleaning and maintenance
Participate in weekly lectures series with accompanying quizzes
Monitor animal areas and provide exemplary guest service
Assist with veterinary procedures to include administering oral and injectable medications, wound care, blood draws, surgical procedures, and necropsies
Assist with new patient arrivals, to include, collecting vital signs (heart rate, respiration rate, temperature), morphometrics, and wound care.
Maintaining laboratory inventory of medical supplies
Assist with daily and weekly reporting
Learn and practice public speaking techniques by conducting weekly formal education presentations to the public about the current rehab patients.

Clemson University's Camp Wildlife Instructor/Counselor

The program teaches kids about Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports. Camp Wildlife is located in Summerton, South Carolina on Lake Marion. Students would work with 8-14 year olds. We teach kids the values of the outdoors through wildlife ecology classes, outdoor survival skills, and shooting sports (archery, shotguns, rifles).We also get students certified in shooting sports through SC 4-H Shooting Sports. Program includes a weekly salary of $475-525, lodging, meals, insurance plan.

Principal Duties:

Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, campfire, and wrap-up).
Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening
recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while
they are at camp.
Assist in routine clean up.
Perform tasks assigned by leadership staff.

Send application materials to mg5@clemson.edu by March 1st or learn more here.

UF Summer Undergrad Fellow Program(SURF) - Due 2/16/24!

The SURF Program is designed to give undergraduate students a research experience with a focus in pharmacology & therapeutics, including both drug discovery and biological therapies. It is an immersive 10-week program with mentored independent research, coursework, and enrichment activities. Participation in the program includes seminar series, brown bag lunch discussions, and more.

$4000 stipend
To apply, visit https://pharmacology.med.ufl.edu/education/surf-program

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC): Marine Biology Internship

The NSLC on Marine Biology will be taking place at the University of Miami and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, during the summer of 2024. Team advisors(TAs) will lead academic lectures, facilitate field trips, build lesson plans, and more, while overseeing a group of approximately 15 students. TAs also have the chance to network with esteemed professionals through field trips and guest lectures.

$1800 per program
Housing, travel, and food provided
Opportunity flyer

REEF Marine Conservation Internships - SU24

Interns support the Reef Environmental Education Foundation's educational programming and general operations from the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida. Marine Conservation Interns learn about partnership development, non-profit operations, donor relations, communications, marketing and promotions, data management, event planning, and public speaking. In their free time, they have ample opportunities to enjoy all that the Florida Keys have to offer, including diving, snorkeling, kayaking, as well as interfacing with other non-profits and government agencies in the area. Learn more: https://www.reef.org/internship

Housing provided
$200 monthly stipend
due may 20

Seacamp Association, Inc: Summer 2024 Residential Camps

Big Pine Key, FL: All positions include salary, room and board, extensive training and personal and professional growth opportunities. Current SCUBA certification preferred for all positions.

~Science Instructors (we also have one immediate opening for spring/summer)

~SCUBA Instructors

~Cabin counselors/Aquatics staff - including assisting with Marine Science and SCUBA programs

Seacamp offers an excellent work environment, educating and sharing with youth and adults the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys, snorkeling over coral reefs, sea-grass meadows and sponge flats observing the myriad of organisms that inhabit these areas. Staff members enhance their career potential through comprehensive staff training programs. Working at Seacamp Association Inc. can help you:

Develop leadership and decision-making skills in handling creative challenges
Gain experiential instructional experience, while having a positive influence on youth and adults
Build life-long friendships working closely with a talented, multicultural staff
Build professional references and contacts
Clarify career goals
Learn from professionals in the fields of marine science, aquatics and youth development
Develop field skills
Opportunities for snorkeling, SCUBA diving (if certified), sailing and windsurfing.

Training for program positions includes seamanship, boat handling, leadership, teaching techniques; and upon successful completion, certification in American Red Cross waterfront lifeguarding, first-aid, CPR/PR, Skin Diving Leadership and NAUI Rescue Diver* (if SCUBA certified).If interested, please submit resume to info@seacamp.org and we will follow up with our application materials.

Sea Turtle Coordinator at Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation(STENAPA)

STENAPA is currently accepting applications for a Sea Turtle Coordinator (internship) for the 2024 season. The Turtle Coordinator will be predominantly supervising day / night patrols throughout the sea turtle nesting season. Other tasks that the Sea Turtle Coordinator will be responsible for include: data collection and entry, volunteer training, environmental education and awareness, activities. Please see the attachment for a detailed position description and visit our website to learn more about our organization.

This is a paid position
40 hours a week (June - December 2024)
Email applications to eleanor.butler@statiapark.org

Everglades Environmental Education Internship - SU24

Become an Everglades educator and mentor at Grassy Waters Preserves. You can learn more about the hands-on, paid, 10-week college internship program in the Everglades with which you will assist within the attached flyer and at https://www.wpb.org/government/public-utilities/grassy-waters-preserve/school-programs/program-descriptions

For any questions, please email Charles Wilson at GrassyWaters@wpb.org

Coastal Connections Sea Turtle Internships - SU24

Conservation and Sustainability Outreach Assistant:

Free/discounted housing available
$525 stipend
Program runs May-August
To apply, materials must be sent to Kendra Bergman via kendra@coastal-connections.org by February 29, 2024. Review flyer for more details on application materials.

Social Media and Communications Assistant:

Free/discounted housing available
$525 stipend
Program runs May-August
To apply, materials must be sent to Kendra Bergman via kendra@coastal-connections.org by February 29, 2024. Review flyer for more details on application materials.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Sea Turtle Conservation Program Internship

The primary responsibility of this position will be to contribute to the completion and documentation of sea turtle nest surveys, including by not limited to, locating evidence of all nocturnal nesting activity, nest marking, monitoring and evaluations within the survey area, and for regulatory projects as they may apply during the nesting season (April – October). The intern will also contribute to regular data entry and maintenance. They will be responsible for other tasks such as education with internal and external customers, participating in PR promotions, and the cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.

Paid internship program runs May to August
Applications due 3/1/24
To apply,
- Applicant must fill out the online form,
- Submit an essay of 500 words or less detailing why you should be awarded this opportunity and how this internship will help you achieve your future career goals,
- Be a scholarship recipient and submit proof of scholarships awarded to fund at least part of your college education
- Submit 2 years tax returns as proof of income eligibility (under $50,000)

Ocean Research and Conservation Association(ORCA) Internship - SU24

The paid Research Intern position is designed for degree-seeking or graduate students who are interested in gaining more experience through an internship ORCA. Interns will assist with ongoing research projects, including laboratory and field work, with particular emphasis on the One Health Fish Monitoring Citizen Science project. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience as they are fully immersed in ORCA’s research and citizen science programs.

To apply, send a CV and cover letter to Missy Weiss at mweiss@teamorca.org
Applications due 3/15/24

Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp - Apply now

Do you enjoy the outdoors and need summer employment? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) may have a job for you. The FWC is looking for summer camp counselors and instructors for its Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp located in Marion County. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and pass a mandatory background check, as well as have a desire to mentor boys and girls, ages 8-17, in conservation-minded programs. The camp’s fun and educational, hands-on programs, such as fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking, motivate campers to become good stewards of fish and wildlife resources.

See the attached flyer for more information or go to https://fyccn.org/occ-summer-camp
Interested applicants can submit their completed application to Hannah Cain, Assistant Camp Director, Hannah.Cain@myfwc.com, or to Will Burnett, Camp Director, at William.Burnett@MyFWC.com.

USGS Conservation Genetics Lab

The Conservation Genetics lab at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (located in northwest Gainesville) is currently seeking lab technicians to assist with active genetics research projects on endangered and invasive vertebrates. Responsibilities may include genetic sample collection and processing, water filtering and isolation of environmental DNA (eDNA), genomic DNA extraction, and more. See the attached flyer for more information

Pay is $17-25/hour
16 hrs/week in 4 hour blocks for at least 6 months
must be a current student or recent graduate
no previous experience needed

To apply, email your CV/resume and a brief introduction outlining your interest, lab experience, and availability to cbeaver@usgs.gov

Green Corps Organizer Program Internships

Learn more and apply on our website! The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a landmark solar energy bill in Arkansas.

We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2024-2025 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today! Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2024 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

Please contact Margaret Corcoran at margaret@greencorps.org with additional questions.

Sea Turtle Internships: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

Morning Monitoring Program Internship:

April - November, 2024
Application deadline: 1/26/2024
$325/week + free housing
Details and instructions to apply -> https://app.trinethire.com/companies/23836-sanibel-captiva-conservati/jobs/86566-sea-turtle-internship-morning-monitoring-program

Nighttime Tagging Program Internship:

May 1st - August, 2024
Application deadline: 1/31/2024
$325/week + free housing, or $480/week if providing own accommodation
Details and instructions to apply -> https://app.trinethire.com/companies/23836-sanibel-captiva-conservati/jobs/86547-sea-turtle-intership-nighttime-tagging-project

SU24 Washington Internship - Apply by 2/4/24!

Each semester, the UF Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF Office of Federal Relations (the university's federal lobbying office) sponsor a semester-long undergraduate internship program in Washington, D.C. that places students in Florida congressional offices. The WIP interns are provided housing and are eligible for a modest cost of living scholarship to help cover their expenses based on a student’s financial need and if a given congressional office offers a stipend. Students are also able to secure academic class credits for the semester. WIP interns are selected for factors such as their high academic achievements, interest in public policy, and ability to place with a congressional district/member, etc. WIP interns come from a variety of backgrounds, majors, and experiences.

Summer 2024 WIP Zoom Information Session, January 18^th @ 4:00 PM: Register for the Information Session.
Summer 2024 WIP Webpage and Application: https://bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/university-of-florida-washington-d-c-internship-program/

Ewel Forest & Farm Helper

We operate a family farm in northern Alachua County and seek one additional part-time employee. Tasks include forestry (pine plantation management), restoration (longleaf pine savanna), and agriculture (pecan grove). The work requires walking, lifting, and use of hand and power tools. In addition to routine labor chores, the job provides an opportunity to learn about machine operation and maintenance, safe application of herbicides, wildflower seed handling, and prescribed burning. The employee would have to provide their own transportation to and from the farm, located 27 miles north of the UF campus.

Pay is $12.00 per hour.
No prior experience is required.
If interested, please contact Dr. Jack Ewel at jackewel@cox.net.

Nature Coast Research Internships - Apply now

Undergraduate Research Internships for Summer 2024: Apply by 1/19/24!

Nature Coast Biological Station is partnering federal and state agencies with UF undergraduate students to work on research in the Nature Coast region this summer. The list below includes the project titles of five different 10-week paid positions and their host department. To see more information on our previous Interns and their experiences, look at our blog and here. Applications are due: January 19th, 2024. More info at https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/internship-program/.

DEP Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve – Coastal Monitoring
FWC Fisheries Independent Monitoring – Marine Research
US Geological Survey – Sturgeon Ecology
SRWMD Water Quality Monitoring and Data Collection
UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station – Coastal Ecology

Restoration and Plant Ecology Lab – Hiring Student Lab Tech

Join a team of researchers studying issues in ecological restoration of wetland plant communities. This position will involve lab work, greenhouse work, and field work, and contributions to projects on invasive species management, plant community competition, and sea level rise in saltmarsh plant communities. Your responsibilities will include ecological field work in freshwater and coastal saltmarshes, and greenhouse experiment support, including planting and data collection for experiments. There will also be indoor tasks associated with this position, including entering and summarizing data, and writing tasks. This position is for 10-20 hours/week depending on needs and availability, and $15/hr.

Requirements: Applicants should have stamina to perform difficult tasks (physically rigorous lifting, walking, and digging) under challenging conditions (long days in Florida wetlands, or in a hot greenhouse). Applications will be reviewed 12/11/23 – 12/18/23.The position begins immediately after hire, in January. The position lasts until mid-August, and may be extended as a part-time job into subsequent semesters, depending on individual performance.

Please provide application letter, CV including references, current undergraduate degree status, desired hours/week, and availability dates to Carrie Reinhardt Adams (PI) at rein0050@ufl.edu.

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) Internship

REEF is accepting applications for our Summer 2024 Marine Conservation Internship in Key Largo, Florida. Program dates are May 28 - August 21, 2024. The application deadline is February 12, 2024. Review details and apply here.

Marine Conservation Interns gain leadership experience and participate in citizen science, community outreach, and education. REEF provides housing and a $200 monthly stipend to each Marine Conservation Intern. Participants are required to have reliable transportation and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work. Successful applicants are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and are able to work in a diverse and collaborative team across multiple disciplines. A strong interest in ocean life, marine conservation, citizen science, and diving is a plus. Participants from disciplines outside marine science are encouraged to apply. The Marine Conservation Internship is open to applicants in the US and abroad. International applicants are responsible for securing any necessary travel documents.

Madalyn "Moose" Mussey (She/Her), Education and Outreach Program Manager

305-852-0030; madalyn@REEF.org

Palm Beach County Sea Turtle Internship

Please see the attached job description highlighting our upcoming internship opportunities within our Marine Conservation Section of the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management for 2024. Feel free to share this job posting within your networks/partner agencies to help direct qualified individuals to apply. Please note that all applicants must be currently enrolled in college or graduate school for this position.

Recruitment is ongoing. Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Teal Kawana, Environmental Supervisor
Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
2300 N Jog Road, 4th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Email:tkawana@pbcgov.org
Phone: (561) 681-3852

Hiring for Community Action Projects for the Environment

The UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute is hiring an undergraduate student to support a new grant, Community Action Projects for the Environment (CAPE). This position will be responsible for supporting the educators facilitating CAPE programs with their youth. This will include scheduling monthly meetings with CAPE members and offering support to the museums facilitating the communities of practice. The person hired in this position will have the opportunity to travel to a workshop in south Florida to help to assist with data collection and training of new educators. This position will also assist with the analysis of the data collected. If interested, you would then have the opportunity to help with conference presentations or publications.

This position pays $15/hour for 10 hours a week; located in the Thompson Earth Systems Institute office suite. The schedule is flexible but I request you be available for at least two hour chunks at a time 9-5 Monday-Friday.

Desired Start Date: January 10, 2024. Preference will be given to a student available through May 17, 2024.If you are interested, please apply by December 8. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Megan Ennes at megan.ennes@ufl.edu with any questions.

ACT Environmental Education Internship

Are you interested in environmental education? Do you want to provide students from Title I schools with free-to-access science education in the outdoors? Do you have availability on Fridays from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM?

Become more familiar with the operations of ACT’s environmental education program (CrEEK), gain real working experience with underserved elementary-age students, and develop marketable skills in science communication and outreach by interning with ACT's Creekside Environmental Ed for Kids Program! Learn more about the internship and apply here.

Applications are open until December 1st. Email the CrEEK Program Coordinator, Keara Clancy, with any questions: keara@alachuaconservationtrust.org.

Shiny App Developer: Guana Estuary Environmental Dashboard

For the project “Using collaborative open science tools to improve engagement with the ecology of the Guana River Estuary”, we are looking for someone with R programming skills to help build a data dashboard (Shiny app) for Guana River Estuary data. This project, led by the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, focuses on creating a dynamic dashboard to meet the environmental data needs of community members and scientists. An end user survey has already been conducted and analyzed and should be used to inform dashboard development. The dashboard will be developed together with another student assistant and a faculty member. The target date for finalization is September 2024.

See https://nerrssciencecollaborative.org/project/Klarenberg22 for more information on the project.

Review full job description and qualifications here.

Location: Ideally main campus, but can be remote

Hourly Rate: $15/hour; 360 hours (approximately 9 hours/week, flexible based on workload)

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and examples of previous Shiny app projects (if available) to gklarenberg@ufl.edu. Please include "Guana River Estuary Dashboard Developer Application" in the subject line. The position is open until filled.

Florida Conservation Corps_AmeriCorps Opportunities

Our program is actively recruiting 65 members to start on February 5^th! Members will provide direct service to our Florida State Parks through an array of service activities including invasive plant management, volunteer recruitment, and trail maintenance. In return for their service, they are provided abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, a monthly stipend, free health insurance, and much more.

For more information about our Program, I’ve attached our position description which includes the benefits and an in-depth description of what FLCC members do as part of their daily service. Also refer to the attached document on how to apply.

Please feel free to explore our website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC or Email us with any questions at FLCC@FloridaDEP.gov

Sea Turtle - Winter Cold Stun Internship

Applications must be received by December 8 for the winter cold stun season intern position. Internship begins January 10th - April 10th

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. 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.

https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/conservation--sea-turtle-hospital/sea-turtle-hospital-internship/

Catherine Eastman, Sea Turtle Program Manager
Whitney Laboratory, University of Florida
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. St. Augustine, Florida 32080
Phone: 904.201.8414 fax: 904.461.4052

Ecohydrology Lab - Hiring Student Lab Tech

The Ecohydrology Laboratory is seeking a student research technician to assist with multiple research projects in North Florida springs, streams, forests, lakes, and wetlands during the Spring 2024 semester. If available, the selected candidate may start working in the lab during the remainder of the Fall 2023 semester. The selected candidate should have an interest in hydrology and natural resources and will assist with field (e.g., data downloads from field sensors and water sample collection) and lab (e.g., sample processing, data entry, and sensor calibration) efforts. The selected candidate is expected to work at minimum one full day per week. Compensation will start at $15 an hour.

The selected candidate should be comfortable working long days (up to 8 hours) in the field in and around water.

Interested candidates should contact Josh Epstein (Lab Manager; jmepstein12@ufl.edu) and Matt Cohen (PI; mjc@ufl.edu) with a CV and information on Spring 2024 availability.

Paid SEFS Environmental Leaders Fellowship - Apply now!

Are you an undergraduate looking to inspire the next generation to care for our planet? When it comes to helping care for our planet, it’s all hands on deck. Leaders from all disciplines are needed to tackle the immense challenge of protecting the Earth for current and future generations.

DEADLINE to apply: 11:59pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/apply-for-the-tesi-environmental-leaders-fellowship/

Thanks to a grant from the Smallwood Foundation, the Scientist in Every Florida School (SEFS) Environmental Leaders Fellowship will bring together students from diverse majors and backgrounds and provide them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and network to advocate for the planet as they take on leadership roles in their respective careers. In particular, we especially encourage students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in environmental fields to apply to take part in this unique leadership program.
This Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for UF undergraduates to gain experience in environmental research and civic engagement as well as public outreach and K-12 education.

A cohort of four Fellows will attend seminars featuring environmental experts, receive mentoring from professionals in environmental fields, assist with K-12 science programming through our Scientist in Every Florida School program, network with peers, and take part in a multi-day field experience focused on environmental challenges across Florida.

International Conservation Research Experience in China, SU24

We are going to China again next summer and are now recruiting undergraduate students for the 2024 summer research program in China, funded by a NSF IRES program. We are recruiting undergraduate students from all over the country including UF students for this oversea summer research program.

The application deadline is on January 2nd, 2024.
Students will receive a stipend, and all housing fee and transportation will be covered by the grant.
Drs. Masa Fujimoto and Vanessa Hull are co-PIs of this project.

Please direct any questions to mfujimoto@ufl.edu and vhull@ufl.edu

The Nature Conservancy: Women in Fire Fellowship

The Nature Conservancy’s Southern Illinois Program is currently accepting applications for our Women In Fire Fellowship through September 17th. This is an excellent opportunity for any early-career women, trans, and non-binary folks looking to gain wildland fire and forest management experience and training while building their National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications. We will start conducting interviews in the next couple weeks, so it behooves potential candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

The purpose of the Women In Fire Fellowship is to prepare the candidate for entry or mid-level Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) positions with the US Forest Service or other partner agencies. The Women in Fire Fellowship trainee participates in wildland fire operations to include prescribed fire and wildfire suppression. When conditions are not conducive for fire-related work, the trainee will participate in stewardship activities such as invasive species removal, timber stand improvement, monitoring, and other projects. This is a grant funded, US Forest Service interagency partnership project, funded for up to two years. This crew member position is full time, year around for the period of the grant.

Review details on this position description.The job posting can be viewed at this link, or by visiting nature.org/careers and searching Job ID 53925. Please reach out to Nathan Speagle (nathan.speagle@TNC.ORG) or Tharran Hobson (thobson@tnc.org) if there are any questions, comments, or concerns.

Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture + Restoration Lab Volunteers needed

The Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory is currently recruiting new volunteers to gain experience in aquaculture and laboratory settings. Current research work in the lab involves hard clam and oyster aquaculture, microalgae production, spawning, breeding, genetics, and germplasm cryopreservation. Students will get a chance to learn many laboratory techniques and will work with graduate students and biologists. Students interested need to be driven, have good working ethics and are required to follow laboratory protocols. Ideally, interested students have their own transportation, and are able to dedicate around 10 hours per week. The Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory is located at UF’s Millhopper facility for Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences.

If you are interested, please contact Lab Manager, Jayme Yee at: jayme.yee@ufl.edu with your resume or CV.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL)

CCL is a national nonprofit organization that builds grassroots support for climate legislation. We are currently recruiting students and recent graduates to join our team as interns or fellows. We have opportunities with a variety of different departments that may appeal to students across many disciplines. These experiences provide valuable work experience, networking opportunities, and may include academic or financial benefits. You can learn more about our current openings on our website. The application deadline is October 1st, 2023.

For students looking to deepen their learning outside of the classroom, we offer a free Climate Advocacy Certificate Program each semester. This provides valuable transferable skills in advocacy, climate science, and communication over the course of a 15-week remote course. It will be offered again in the spring, and the registration link will be updated shortly on the above webpage to reflect the spring 2024 session.

All of our above opportunities are described in this flyer. We also post climate related jobs from other organizations in our jobs forum. Should you have any questions about any of these opportunities, feel free to email us at highered@citizensclimate.org.

UF Austin Cary Forest student employment

This Fall the Austin Cary Forest will be hiring several FRC/NRC students as part-time employees. The positions will be involved in a variety of forest management activities (prescribed burning, timber marking, forest inventory, and similar) and facility maintenance activities (mowing, road maintenance, etc.). Students typically work a maximum of 20 hours per week, and can retain the position until they graduate.

To apply, please email Scott Sager (sasager@ufl.edu)... briefly indicate your career objectives and your expected graduation term, and attach your resume. Applications need to be received by Friday 22 September.

UF Office of Sustainability: Biodiversity Internship positions

Are you passionate about conservation, invasive species management, and community outreach? We currently have two Biodiversity Internship positions open for the upcoming fall semester. These internships offer a unique chance for students to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a tangible impact on our campus conservation areas.

About the Biodiversity Internship: This paid internship is an incredible platform for students to dive into conservation and sustainability. The interns will work with our office, collaborating on tasks ranging from invasive species management to community engagement programs. If you know of students who have a strong interest in these areas, I encourage you to share the following link with them: Position Description and Application. Apply by Sept. 13th!

Paid Internship Opportunity: TESI Environmental Communicators

Do you love helping others understand and engage in science? TESI Environmental Communicators gain important skills in science communication and outreach, all while helping communicate Earth Systems science issues in Florida, and beyond!

Position Summary: TESI Environmental Communicators are valued team members who make important contributions to our mission. Communicators develop social media content, write newsletter articles, create videos and more, all focused on communicating Earth systems issues to Floridians, and beyond. During their time with us, students hone their science communication skills and broaden their knowledge about key environmental issues in Florida and across the globe.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/apply-today-to-become-a-tesi-environmental-communicator/. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The final deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Monday, September 10, 2023.

Audubon Florida's Conservation Leadership Initiative

Apply for Audubon Florida's Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) program. Throughout the year CLI students have access to one-on-one mentorship by an Audubon leader, leadership skill-building, professional development, field trips, project-planning opportunities, and more. Interested students are invited to join us for an optional virtual information session via Zoom on Wednesday, August 30^th at 7:00PM EST.

Applications are open until Sunday, September 10^th at midnight. Also, review Frequently Asked Questions here.

Paid Internships @ UF Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL)

The UF Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) is currently seeking two highly motivated undergraduate students to fill paid part-time internships (10 hours/week at $12.00/hour) beginning in Fall 2023. The successful applicants will assist the NATL operations staff with our ecological restoration and enhancement projects, educational programs, and routine maintenance of NATL. The interns will also assist with related restoration and enhancement projects in McCarty Woods. Previous experience working in natural areas is desired but not required; on-site training will be provided. We are looking for interns who can commit to working in NATL for at least one year (i.e., through the end of Fall 2024 or beyond), including over the summer. NATL serves the entire UF community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and majors across campus!

Here is a link to the application form (which also includes more information about NATL and the internship duties): https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5meCxAhitmuMMm. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, but for priority consideration, students should submit the form by September 1, 2023. Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Anthony Auletta (NATL Chair) at NATL@ufl.edu.

Natural Resources and Wildlife Outreach Work Student position

We are hiring 1 UF student to support outreach education in conservation of natural resources and wildlife with UF/IFAS Extension. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience in “behind-the-scenes” management and communications. Office is on the main UF campus; 8-10 hours/week. Must have FEDERAL WORK STUDY Award for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. View position description and apply online at explore.jobs.ufl.edu: Natural Resources & Wildlife Outreach. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please contact Dr. Shelly Johnson with questions, shelly.johnson@ufl.edu.

Data Entry volunteer opportunity

Stephanie Cadaval is seeking volunteers to help set up a database of urban forestry professionals in the Eastern US. For this work, volunteers must add and organize data entries to a spreadsheet we are building based on information publicly available online. Volunteers are needed through the end of June and can work remotely.

If interested, please contact Stephanie Cadaval at scadaval@ufl.edu by Monday, June 26th.

Paid Lab Help Needed in the Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences Department

We currently have a full-time OPS position in the Environmental Soil Chemistry Laboratory at the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department on our main campus in Gainesville to be filled by an applicant with a BS or MS degree. The position involves soil chemical analyses, and other general lab duties associated with a Best Management Practices project. Prior lab experience and the ability to conduct preliminary data analyses will be an added advantage.
Position start date: Position is available immediately and will be for a minimum of one year.
Work hours: 40 hours a week.
Salary: Depending on experience.
Please contact Vimala Nair: vdn@ufl.edu or Kelly Morgan: conserv@ufl.edu with a
cover letter and a resume if interested.

Gray Snapper Project volunteers needed

All positions relate to working on a gray snapper project:

Field work:

Going offshore to tag gray snapper, must be able to control seasickness if that’s a problem as it is offshore (like 60-100 miles!)
Going down to Tampa-Sarasota to pick up fish carcasses from vessels, interacting with captains and mates

Lab work

Working up carcasses in lab after collection, sectioning otoliths, processing fats from carcasses

Please contact: Dr. Debra Murie (dmurie@ufl.edu) for more information.

Volunteer positions only at this time, but training will be provided! Work involves weekends including Sunday, and offshore tagging involves nighttime fishing. Need to be able to volunteer a minimum of 4 hr/week.

Please apply by 5^th May.

Volunteer with The Baker Lab!

The Baker lab will be designing and conducting a series of bivalve filtration experiments in the Guana River of the GTM Research Reserve this summer. There is an opportunity to participate in all aspects of this work, commensurate with your skills and interests. Please send your resume, two letters of recommendation, and a statement on why the project is of interest to you via email to: kristieperez@ufl.edu. Deadline to apply: June 15.

Data Processing and Analysis Volunteer Opportunity

The Baker lab is conducting laboratory experiments looking at multiple ecosystem services provided by the eastern oyster and ribbed mussel of northeast Florida. We are looking for students to assist with data processing and analysis as well as components of the literature review. This will include the opportunity to participate in the experiments and the potential to be included in future publications (relative to your contributions). Please send your resume, two letters of recommendation, and a statement on why the project is of interest to you via email to: kristieperez@ufl.edu. Deadline: May 15, however, later applications will be accepted if your preference is to work remotely and not participate in the onsite experiments.

Phytoplankton Community Volunteer Opportunity

The Baker lab is currently looking at the phytoplankton community in the Guana River near St. Augustine, Florida as it relates to bivalve filtration. Help needed processing FlowCam files (grouping phytoplankton species for identification). This involves the use of proprietary software and will include opportunities to collect and run additional samples on the FlowCam. Please send your resume, two letters of recommendation, and a statement on why the project is of interest to you via email to: kristieperez@ufl.edu. Deadline: May 15. (Opportunities also exist for related literature review, data analysis, or statistical modeling for interested students who will not be in Gainesville during the summer.)

Crayfish Research Opportunity

Bana Kabalan (PhD student) is working on two main research projects this summer. The first project investigates how the environment and genetics can influence individual differences in crayfish behavior. She is looking for help with both field and laboratory components of the project. The field work will consist of surveying small streams and wetlands in Osceola and Ocala National Forest to estimate habitat and resource availability, crayfish abundance, and predation risk. The lab component will consist of raising juvenile crayfish in common garden conditions, as well as conducting behavioral assays of crayfish adults and juveniles.

The second project is a collaborative project with the USDA National Forest Service and will study the impacts of land management and forest type on growth rates of stream and burrowing crayfish species. This project will be focused in the lab and technicians will help with conducting mesocosm experiments in indoor 110-gallon tanks to monitor growth rates of crayfish fed different leaf litter types.

If interested, please email: bana.kabalan@ufl.edu

Maximum 20 hr/week paid position at $12/hr. Must be flexible with hours per week worked (as in some weeks workers may work less than 20 hrs). Hired workers must be able to work the first few weeks of the fall semester. Student workers/volunteers must be responsible, hardworking, and capable of doing fieldwork in hot, buggy summer Florida conditions.

Application deadline: May 12, 2023

Research Technician Needed

Job Description:

The research technician will have the opportunity to visit some of Florida’s most beautiful landscapes to collect visitor assessment data using innovative technology. Data are collected through pedestrian counters on the Florida National Scenic Trail and through drones piloted over aquatic preserves along the coast of Florida. The researcher must be comfortable driving long distances and working in both rustic as well as urban environments. The researcher should be a good communicator, so they can effectively work with managers of the various areas where data are collected and answer questions from visitors they might encounter. Some computer work is also required, where the researcher will work with aerial photos taken from the drone and manage spreadsheets. Finally, the researcher will develop written reports on the projects and have the potential of presenting those results at professional meetings.

Contact Information:

Taylor Stein Email: tstein@ufl.edu

Office phone: 352-846-0860, Room: 353 Newins-Ziegler Hall

Please provide a resume and a statement on why you want the job.

Paid position: approximately $15 an hour for 20 hours a week, but negotiable.

Summer Lab and Field Insect Help Needed

Are you interested in helping with lab and field work for aquatic macroinvertebrates and adult insects? If so, Coleson Wrege could definitely use your help!

Investigate the short-term effects of fire on emerging wetland insects. These this position will primarily involve prepping equipment for fieldwork, traveling to field sites to set traps, collect data, and retrieve traps, processing samples in the lab, and other lab work as needed. Please let Coleson know if you are primarily interested in fieldwork, lab work, or both. If interested in fieldwork, that may require long hours in the field in hot conditions around biting insects, so applicants must be able to do fieldwork in these conditions. Please note, the lab is located near the Millhopper Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences location (7386 NW 71 St, Gainesville, FL 32653), which is a 20-minute drive from the main campus. Please provide information regarding your transportation options.

Contact Information: Email: wregec@ufl.edu, Cell: (586) 381-2737

Positions: 1-3 volunteer positions, depending on the availability of those interested

Application deadline: May 15

Bureau of Land Resources Paid Internship

This is a paid internship program. Intern will assist the Bureau of Land Resources, District Headquarters’ Staff with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects, wildlife and plant surveys, data recording and entry, forest management and invasive species management. Intern may participate in a prescribed burn as well as trail and infrastructure maintenance. Opportunities to spend time in other land management regions become available.

Position includes spending time in the office (75%) as well as in the field (25%) under typical Florida conditions of heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and intense insect activity. Typical field dress for these activities includes jeans, short or long-sleeved shirt, hat, and ankle-height field boots. Any required specialized clothing or equipment will be provided by St. Johns River Water Management District. Lift and/or move equipment; maintain a priority of safety, make effective, consistent, and defensible decisions in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

College or university student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and either attending classes or participating in a work experience program sanctioned by the individual school and at least a junior level (senior level preferred) studying in a related field.

All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Additional Details:

Internship will run for a period of 13 weeks. The work is 20-hours per week.

Availability and schedule will be discussed when contacted for an interview.

Intern will produce reports/presentation to highlight accomplishments.

Salary: $15.00/hour

Work Location: Palatka

Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Closing Date: April 28, 2023

To apply, visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=12fddb1e-3fd6-44df-804b-69ce8938bc9f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=465693&lang=en_US

Florida Sea Grant Internship

The Florida Sea Grant College Program – at the University of Florida – is offering the following paid opportunities for Undergraduate Students interested in working on projects with our Florida Sea Grant Affiliated Faculty. Eligible students must be undergraduate students who are not graduating prior to December 2023. Students must be willing and able to work at the specified location and understand that this opportunity does not provide housing or additional funding to support housing. Details about transportation and housing needs could be discussed with the faculty member should the student be considered for the project.

Deadline & How to Apply:

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter, and completed online form within the online FSG application portal https://eflseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu/ by May 1, 2023.

Funding:

Interns will be paid $15.00/hour for up to 260 hours by the faculty mentor’s department. Students can work full-time for six weeks or part-time during the year. This will be up to the faculty mentor and student to decide. Internships must be completed by the end of December 2023.

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES:

Opportunity 1:

Title: Characterization of Vibrio parahaemolyticus phages and formulation of cocktails for broadly reactive control measures

Faculty Affiliate:

Dr. Naim Montazeri, University of Florida – Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

Opportunity Location:

University of Florida Campus – Gainesville, FL

Project Description:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illnesses associated with raw or undercooked molluscan shellfish, including oysters. This research aims to develop biocontrol measures to inactivate the pathogen in oysters using phages, the viruses that infect (kill) bacteria. Ten lytic phages have been isolated from FL oysters; two highly lytic isolates are undergoing further characterization. The internship provides the opportunity for the student to team up with current researchers to characterize the infectivity of selected phages against V. parahaemolyticus strains, formulate phage cocktails to use against various strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and assess their potential applications in raw oysters.

Intern Duties:

The student will work in a team under Dr. Montazeri’s supervision. Responsibilities include performing experimental research, collecting, and analyzing data, presenting data to scientific communities (local and national conferences) and the general public, and having a pivotal role in the technical writing of research findings. The student will be responsible for general lab duties (media prep, cleaning, organization, etc), and mentoring other personnel (if needed).

Opportunity 2:

Title: Lake Okeechobee discharge impacts on harmful algal blooms in the Caloosahatchee Estuary

Faculty Affiliate:

Dr. Edward Phlips, University of Florida – School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Opportunity Location:

At UF Millhopper location in NW Gainesville, and field studies in the Caloosahatchee estuary

Project Description:

Two new grants from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the effects of harmful algal blooms associated with Lake Okeechobee discharges into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries. The students will assist with the research associated with these grants and HABs in this region.

Intern Duties:

The intern would participate in microscopic analyses of phytoplankton in water samples, spectrophotometric analyses of pigment composition, and some field collections of water.

Questions about these opportunities can be directed to Cassie Sexson, FSG Student Programs Coordinator at students@flseagrant.org.

Canfor Internship

Canfor, one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper, is offering a Summer internship. The position will be out of their Mrytle Beach, South Carolina office. Interns will have to secure housing, and Canfor provides a housing allowance.

Flexible start/end dates, generally a 3 month period – Mid-May to Mid-August.

Internship focuses include:

SFI Certification – Exposure to SFI standards and certification

SFI audit (June)

Log Quality Program – Exposure to how log quality can affect lumber production

Learn Canfor’s spread load program
Assist in growing the program across mills
Analyze data associated with log quality to improve reporting

Timber Security – exposure to importance of strong security program with a large fiber sourcing organization

Learn timber security procedures
Improve metrics and management of security monitoring
Mill risk assessment

Market Intelligence – exposure to raw material supply chain and analyzing data on the supply chain

Learn and interact with procurement forester to understand job and how various data can help
Working with internal and external datasets related to procurement activities
Building reports to assist procurement foresters better understand the market and supply chain

Strategy – exposure to higher-level strategic work

Basin analyses - model supply and demand shifts (SRTS model)
Analyze timber dynamics in a basin / how this will affect mill production

If interested, please contact Joe Clark at Joe.Clark@canfor.com

Internship on Benthic Invertebrate Abundance

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biological scientist, Trevor Kirkland, is currently working on his Master project - The study is focusing on benthic invertebrate abundance associated with oyster abundance in the Suwannee Sound. Interns will assist in field sampling and sample processing in the lab. This will involve collecting oysters, weighing and measuring oysters, and identifying and counting invertebrates (training will be provided). Potential volunteers can contact Trevor via email at kirklandtrevor@ufl.edu or by phone at 4076088026.

This will be a volunteer position, however, there is opportunity to extend volunteer work past summer and into the fall semester. Application deadline: June 12th

Lab Manager at UF

Job Description:

• Coordinates and oversees successful implementation of all research projects in the laboratory: including insect sample management, fungus culturing, insect data recording, adding samples to database, DNA extraction and PCR, sending samples to sequencing facilities
• Assess project needs to ensure supplies are sufficient. Manages purchasing and lab stocking, including using PCard, working within myUF Marketplace, purchasing from external providers, submitting forms and purchases documentation. Understands and ensures compliance with federal and state purchasing policies are followed.
• Collaborates with PI to facilitate research team meetings. Manages the team’s online calendar, coordinates student and guest participation.
• Coordinates research and extension-related transportation, including driving 15-passenger UF-owned vans. A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Complies with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines, coordinates with UF EH&S, will ensure that all procedures and policies are correctly followed by all personal in the lab. Reviews project safety protocols and oversees all research and laboratory safety efforts.
• Coordinates research travel and extension participant travel, including air travel and accommodation, and administration procedures related to it.

Must have a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a valid driver's license.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526473

Lab and Field Work Summer 2023

The Sustainable Nutrient Systems Lab in Soil, Water, & Ecosystem Sciences Department is looking for 2-3 undergraduate OPS workers. Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week this coming summer and be willing to do both lab and field related work. If interested please contact Dr. Rao Mylavarapu (raom@ufl.edu) and send your cv/resume and schedule of availability.

School Operations Assistant

Are you interested in a part-time job helping support the School’s day-to-day operations? We’re hiring several part-time, student employees to assist with things like setting up for special events, maintaining facilities and vehicles, and general landscaping. Up to 15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. Available summer, fall, and spring semesters. $15 per hour.

To apply, please email Josh Schneiderman (jschneiderman@ufl.edu)... attach a resume, and indicate when you expect to graduate. Applications should be received by Monday 24 April.

Paid Internship in the UF Natural Area Teaching Lab

The UF Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) is currently seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to fill a paid part-time internship (10 hours/week at $12.00/hour) beginning in May 2023. The successful applicant will assist the NATL operations staff with our ecological restoration and enhancement projects, educational programs, and routine maintenance of NATL. Previous experience working in natural areas is desired but not required; on-site training will be provided. We are looking for interns who can commit to working in NATL for at least one year (i.e., through the end of Spring 2024 or beyond), including over the summer. NATL serves the entire UF community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and majors across campus! Please note that this internship is only available for current UF students (recent graduates or students at other institutions are not eligible).Click here for more details and application.Students should submit the form by Monday, April 10th, 2023.

Are you looking for a sustainability, environmental science, ecology, conservation, or agriculture oriented internship or research position in the Summer C or Fall 2023 semester and interested in developing your personal-professional skillsets? The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they will earn valuable, mentored internship and research experience; develop their personal-professional strengths, values, mission, and brand; build their professional and interpersonal skillsets in collaboration, communication, and conflict management; learn to professionally analyze the complex problems facing our world; and create professional deliverables to be used in their internships and as an early career professional. We offer in-person and remote-only internships, and our Summer course is online asynchronous, so students can intern with us over the summer even if they are not living in Gainesville!

You can learn more about the ALP and apply through our application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73s1nRmkYLaMTW

And view our internship and research opportunities https://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/.

Research Technician - Urban Entomology

Dr. Basil Iannone’s Residential Landscape Ecology Lab

Position Overview: Seeking an enthusiastic person with a background, or interest, in entomology,
ecology, or horticulture for a paid research technician position, beginning as soon as possible. The
assistant will work closely with a master’s student to assist with laboratory identification of arthropods
(80%) and field work to collect data (20%).

Responsibilities:
- Work under supervision, and independently, to identify arthropods.
- Participate in data collection in the field.
- Collect and process samples in the lab.
- Data entry with Excel.
- Tasks to contribute to the overall mission of the lab.

Qualifications include:
- Able to work well both independently and with others.
- Strong interest in taxonomy and lab-based identification work.
- Interest in and some experience with arthropod identification.
- Interest in learning field work and data collection methods.

Assets include:
- Organizational skills
- Familiarity with lab work procedures (set up, preservation, maintenance)
- Coursework in entomology (Insect Classifications preferred)

Contact: Please electronically submit a one to two paragraph cover letter detailing why you are interested
in the position along with a resume/CV, and unofficial transcripts to vcope@ufl.edu, please include
“Technician Position” as the start of the subject line of the email, followed by your first then last name.
Additional details on the lab and its projects can be found here: https://www.rle-iannone.com/

For more information, view flyer.

OPS Communications Assistant: Closes 4/17/2023

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526259/ops-communications-assistant

Seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual to assist with telling the stories of our school, faculty, staff and students. Previous experience with social media management, media content creation and writing is preferred, but applicants without professional experience are welcome to apply. This position will be located on UF’s main campus at Newins-Ziegler Hall. Applicants are expected to work 10-15 hours per week. The work schedule is negotiable with the supervisor but must be within UF’s normal business hours.

•Writing and editing social media posts, stories, blogs, and newsletters.

•Designing graphics and creating content for social media and other publications

•Assisting with social media planning and management of social media accounts

This is a time limited position.

Chemist II: Closes 04/05/2023

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526323/chemist-ii

Florida LAKEWATCH and the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is recruiting for a Chemist II. The primary responsibility of this position is analyzing saline and freshwater samples for nutrients and chlorophyll concentrations using a variety of laboratory equipment. The position is also responsible for analyzing waters samples using standard methods for pH, hardness, alkalinity, specific conductance, color, and chloride. Strong skills in data management using Excel spreadsheets are needed for this position. This position also assists the Scientific Laboratory Manager in laboratory operations as needed.

Farm Foundation - Round Table Cultivator Program

A program of Farm Foundation, the Round Table is an invitational group of 150 food and agricultural leaders and their guests who meet semi-annually to discuss issues of importance to agribusiness, the food system and rural communities. The sessions are intended to provide ideas and learning experiences that participants may use in their own activities.

The meeting will take place June 13-16 in Chicago and focus on Mapping a Successful Future for Food and Agriculture. Themes covered may include technology, innovation, new financial and business models, farming in new climates, and futurist themes for agriculture.

The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences can nominate one student to participate. Up to six students from an accredited North American college or university will be selected by the Farm Foundation to participate.

Students selected for the Cultivator program will receive an award that covers all hotel and registration expenses. The CALS Dean's Office will cover travel expenses. Participation requirements include making a brief (~5-8 minute) research poster presentation on a topic related to international and domestic trade.

A Round Table participant will be assigned as a host/mentor for each Cultivator (student). Mentors will reach out to students before the event to let them know what to expect. During the meeting, mentors will ensure that the Cultivators meet other Round Table participants, students, speakers and guests.

Applications are due Monday, April 17, 2023.

For more information, visit: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZkImHXH0iR72su

UF Summer Camp Counselor position w/ Housing

The University of Florida Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (CPET) is seeking summer residential counselors for the Student Science Training Program.

UF SSTP is a seven-week residential science immersion program for academically talented high school students. The program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty research scientist and his or her research team. Students engage in the on-going research of the faculty-mentor for 28 hours each week, attend a lecture series on current research topics, and participate in a UF honors seminar class. Social activities, fieldtrips, and service projects engage students outside the classroom. Please visit our website: https://www.cpet.ufl.edu/students/uf-cpet-summer-programs/student-science-training-program.

Residential counselors are an integral part of our summer program providing leadership, mentorship, and supervision for the up to 90 SSTP participants.

SSTP is housed in Lakeside residential complex. Two residential counselors live on each floor.

A counselor’s responsibilities are multifaceted and range from working in the CPET office, to planning, organizing, and implementing activities, to leading small group discussions and providing feedback on academic assignments, to facilitating a safe and inclusive residential environment. We are seeking applicants who are motivated, mature, responsible, caring, and energetic to fill these positions.

Contract Dates: SSTP Counselors will be hired for a 10-week period, beginning May 22^nd. Prior to the start of the program, counselors work in the CPET office, assist in program preparation, and attend training. The dates for this year's seven-week SSTP are June 11^th to July 29^th. Applicants must be able to commit to living in the residence halls with the students, from program check-in to check-out (including overnight). During SSTP, counselors will be provided set time off during weeks two thru six and one weekend off during the program.

Compensation: SSTP Counselors are provided a bedroom (shared suite) on a program-occupied floor in Lakeside Residential Complex and are paid on contract starting at $500 per week.

Applications: Link to the on-line application available at UF SSTP Counselor Application. Two references, a resume, and copy of college/university transcriptions (unofficial transcripts acceptable) are requested. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Contact: Danae Perry, Youth Programs Coordinator & SSTP Director at danae@cpet.ufl.edu or 352-392-2310

GIS OPS Student Internship

This position will support Business Affairs Technical Services’ GIS and LiDAR initiatives. This position will be processing LiDAR scans, updating our GIS infrastructure from as-builts, LiDAR scans, and GPS points, updating our document management system and helping with some Office of Real Estate GIS projects. There are also small GIS data-collecting projects that we need help with. Some other fun projects include story maps and design work. Some fieldwork will be required.

Requirements: a basic understanding of GIS, Esri products, ArcMap and/or ArcPro, and a willingness to do fieldwork and expand their GIS knowledge. Students must be eligible for employment at UF.

Knowing CAD and/or Revit is a plus but not required.

Pay: $13 an hour

Hours: 20 hours a week. We would like to get as close to 20 hours a week as possible. Our office hours are flexible- we operate from 7 am to 6 pm, M-F, so their hours would need to fall within those times. This is not a remote position.

If interested, they can contact Ashley Orr Grassano at ashleyo5@ufl.edu. Please include CV, hours of availability (now and in the fall).

UF|IFAS Residential Landscape Ecology Lab: Undergraduate Internship

Overview: The Residential Landscape Ecology (RLE) Lab (https://rle-iannone.com/) of Dr. Basil Iannone in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is looking for a motivated student interested in urban ecology, water quality and stormwater ponds for summer. The position presents a unique opportunity for the students to assist in an EPA funded project to gain hands-on experience in both laboratory and field for water quality sampling and analysis. This benefits the student to improve highly versatile research skills under a supportive, professional academic team. Applicants interested in the position pursuing independent research that contributes to the project goals can discuss potential opportunities with us.

Qualifications:

· Interest in topics relevant to the project (e.g., urban ecology, stormwater ponds and water quality sampling and analysis)

· A valid driving license

· Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude

· Works outdoors in all types of weather

To apply: Email Chamoda Dissanayake (c.dissanayake@ufl.edu) your most recent resume, place “Research Internship” in the email subject line. If you are interested in the position please apply as soon as possible so we can include you in current activities for this project. Feel free to contact with any questions about the position.

Research Coordinator Position Opening at Florida Sea Grant

Recent grads wanted! FSG is looking for an individual who has the capacity to learn (independently and through mentorship), who has analytical/organizational capabilities, and who also possesses an outgoing and pleasant personality to communicate with researchers whose projects they are funding. The job would involve participating in Sea Grant Research Coordinator Network activities, some travel to Sea Grant events, preparing calls for proposals; leading proposal review processes, which involves identifying reviewers; and monitoring the progress of research projects using a web-based software called eSeaGrant.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525501/research-coordinator-i

OPS Veterinary Care Technician

Job Description:

Performs activities related to veterinary care as directed, including but not limited to triage, assessment, treatment, sample collection, documentation, anesthesia and surgery support.
Performs activities related to husbandry care as directed, and in accordance with standard of care guidelines.
Assists and ensures successful implementation of veterinary clinical lab including blood work analysis and life-support system maintenance and associated procedures.
Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment including consumables, food and medications.
Follows established protocols and ensures compliance with applicable federal, and state laws, regulations and guidelines, animal stranding protocol regimes and medical records documentation in coordination with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Facilitates the daily Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Lab operations including coordinating animal rescue response, administering veterinary care regimes as developed by the veterinarian, acquiring samples and technical aspects of applied and basic scientific research and facilitate educational tours.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525612/ops-veterinary-care-technician

Volunteers Needed!

K-12 Marine Science Educational Field Trips

The UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station hosts single-day field excursions in Cedar Key, Florida (located one hour west of Gainesville). These year-round trips are open to K-12 schools, 4-H groups, summer camps, scout groups, and more. Activities can include pulling trawls on the boat, fish dissections, seining seagrass beds, scavenger hunts, and other hands-on modules related to Natural Resources and Conservation. We need undergraduate/graduate student volunteers to assist in delivering content and providing meaningful educational experiences to youth. Participants receive K-12 education experience and volunteer hours. Trips occur from 9AM-2PM, trip dates provided upon inquiry. Trips are subject to change due to weather conditions. Peak times in spring and fall, with occasional summer programming. Learn more about the program at https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/services/k-12

Volunteer Requirements: Must have reliable transportation and valid driver license. If under 18, you must provide a parent signature. Must complete a 1 hour virtual/in-person training, and at least one shadowing field trip with experienced volunteers. Contact emilycolson@ufl.edu for more information.

2023 UF/IFAS Summer Internship

The UF/IFAS NCBS summer internship program is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world, paid experience in research and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside practicing researchers and natural resource managers. These internships are 10-weeks in duration during the summer (May to mid-August); however, schedules may vary depending on host/project need. Selected interns will be paid $15.00 per hour for up to 40 hours per week (i.e., 400 hours total). The hosts include UF/IFAS researchers as well as our state and federal agency partners. Interns will participate in an orientation meeting with NCBS staff and hosts, as well as a summer wrap-up event where interns will summarize their experiences with a short presentation highlighting the summer activities. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skills and explore career options in natural resource fields. These internships are open to current UF undergraduates only. Applications are due: March 12th, 2023. Details and application instructions are found below. To see information on previous internship projects, including experiences from some of our previous interns, see our blog.

Applications Due: by March 12, 2023.
Candidates will be Notified: March 31, 2023
Intern Orientation: April 28, 2023 (UF-NCBS, Cedar Key)
Intern Wrap-Up Event: August 18, 2022 (UF-NCBS, Cedar Key)

Application Requirements:
Your application should include: (1) a cover letter describing why you'd be an ideal candidate (1-page), (2) a personal statement that provides a holistic view of you to the selection committee (1-page), and (3) a CV including your major, GPA, transcripts, experience and skills relevant to the position, and contact info for three references (2-page max). Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and your CV in a single PDF file. Internship opportunities for summer 2023 can be found here, and for more resources on preparing application materials click here. For questions, please email Emily Colson at emilycolson@ufl.edu.

APPLY NOW at https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/internship-program/

MS or PhD in Quantitative Biodiversity

Join the Forest Health team at the University of Florida on our quest to understand the biodiversity of little organisms that run the world.

This PhD degree can be focused on several topics:

systematics and phylogenetics of beetles or fungi
Artificial Intelligence (machine learning) in insect identification
genetics, genomics or transcriptomics of the insects or fungi
biodiversity information and data management

We appreciate previous experience with some of these fields, but it is not required. What we value the most is a commitment to rigorous science, love for numbers and data, good writing skills, and some biology nerdiness. More information here: https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/phd-on-bark-and-ambrosia-beetles/

Dates

Applications are due on February 20, 2022.

Start: Fall 2023.

Salary

The fully-funded PhD student position includes a $30,000 annual stipend, University of Florida tuition, health insurance, and research expenses (the total value of this position is over $200,000). Opportunities for international travel, conference visits and collaborations will be regularly available. International students are encouraged to apply.

Location

The main campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is a cool place, one of the best college towns in the U.S.

How to apply

Email 1) your CV, 2) a short statement of interest and 3) a list of your hobbies to hulcr@ufl.edu with subject line “Beetle data science 2023”.

The Sea Turtle Hospital (St. Augustine, FL) Summer Internship

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 1, 2023

Internship Dates: May 15 - August 15

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.

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 March 1, 2023 for the summer program.

Funding for student research in AI

The Center for Undergraduate Research in partnership with UF AI² Center is excited to announce 20 new University Scholars awards for students pursuing research with Artificial Intelligence in any discipline.

The University Scholars Program introduces undergraduate students at the University of Florida to the exciting world of academic research.

A competition is held each spring within participating colleges and centers for the University Scholars awards that includes a $1750 stipend. The program will consist of undertaking a full research project, under the guidance of a faculty member. The University Scholars Program serves as an exceptional capstone to the academic careers of UF students. Only 200 students from all disciplines are selected through a competitive process to participate in this program.

Students may apply to the AI Scholar Program without having first identified a faculty mentor; however, applications with faculty mentor support are considered more competitive.

Award Amount:

$1750 for the Student ($750 at the beginning of Fall, $1000 at the end of Spring.)

$500 for the Mentor (Mentor Funds paid to the department fiscal contact for use in support of student research)

For more information and to apply, visit: https://cur.aa.ufl.edu/university-scholars-program/artificial-intelligence-usp/

Data manager position

The Prince Lab at the University of Florida's Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is recruiting for an hourly data manager. This position pays $20/hr for 20-40 hours per week. The successful candidate will assist with a project using large datasets to understand the effects of invasive plants on lakes in Florida. Primary duties include joining large datasets and cleaning data errors, assigning unique ID’s for individual lakes in each dataset, and assisting with data analysis. Most of the work can be accomplished remotely but some on-site meetings and work will be required.

More information can be found at the job posting, here: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525449/data-manager-ops

Forest Research Technicians needed!

The seedling regeneration study will involve crouching and kneeling to measuring and identify tree seedlings. The work involves measuring tree seedlings in beautiful forests. Lodging and travel will be provided while working.

The forest health work involves collecting data on individual tree health, including damages, diseases, and crown conditions. Lodging and travel while working will be provided.

Both positions require walking over uneven terrain, being outside most of the day, and occasionally annoying insects.

Salary: $15.00 an hour

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work outdoors on rugged terrain in warm weather. Ability to identify temperate forest tree species, observe forest health metrics, and record data. A background in forestry, environmental science, or biology would be helpful.

Experience with collecting forest biometric data. Experience with identifying plants. Experience working/being outside in all kinds of conditions. A fantastic attitude and work ethic.

To apply, click here.

Join the UF Forest Entomology lab for ONE or TWO small projects, PAID! This spring semester, starting ASAP.

Generate image training set for Artificial Intelligence beetle classifier. What the heck does that mean? We need someone to take a few hundred photos of bark beetles, to train our neural networks on recognizing species. No special experience necessary, though experience with macro photography will be a big bonus. $15/hour.
Entomology-themed web design. We need to turn an html hard-coded site to a WordPress site. The content, domain and design are prepared, we just need someone to make the transition, a piece of cake for someone with WP experience. $500 lump sum.

About: Young, dynamic research lab on campus (https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/). Featuring a creative environment, lots of nerdy discussions, and free snacks. If you are interested in the above project(s), please send an email to Jiri Hulcr (hulcr@ufl.edu) with your CV and a letter describing why you would be good at these project(s).

Accessible Sharks: A Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

Accessible Sharks is an NSF-Funded summer internship program that supports disabled undergraduate students to participate in interdisciplinary summer research on sharks. Students will have the opportunity to work on aspects of shark scale development, their fossil record, or shark skin-inspired engineering and design, at one of three institutions around the US (University of Florida, Yale University, or Harvard University). The program will run in summer of 2023 and summer of 2024, and support a total of 6 students, 3 per summer. It will consist of an 8-week research project, as well as professional development opportunities and specific disability in STEM activities and discussions. Successful applicants will join a lab group for the summer, and be provided with a $5500 stipend, housing, travel support, as well as support and accommodations related to their individual disability. They will also participate in undergraduate summer research activities at their location, as well as interdisciplinary cross-institution meetings and discussions. Remote participation and research is possible, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, although students will be supported and encouraged to participate in person where possible.

This REU program is open to all undergraduate students with disabilities (e.g. mobility, sensory, learning, psychological, medical, or other disability – please see FAQ section below for more information), who are majors in biology, geology, environmental science, engineering, or other related fields. Prior research experience is not required or expected. Students from historically excluded and non-traditional backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to highly motivated students who have not had access to comparable research opportunities through their home institutions. If you have questions, please reach out to accessiblesharksreu@gmail.com.

This program is supported and run by folks with a variety of disabilities, as well as non-disabled folks. We view this program as a “by disabled scientists for disabled scientists” initiative, and look forward to building community and supporting awesome research.

Application Process

Please apply to the Accessible Sharks REU Program through this linked google form. If you are having trouble accessing the google form, please email us at accessiblesharksreu@gmail.com.

The application consists of:
1. A series of five short answer questions (300 word limit for each question) that discuss your interest in participating in this REU program, your specific research interests, and how the program would benefit your personal and professional goals.
2. Transcripts for undergraduate coursework – please don’t pay for these: unofficial transcripts are sufficient at this stage.
3. The names and contact information of 3 people (e.g. faculty mentors, advisors, or other people who have interacted with you in a professional or educational setting) who are willing to write you a letter of recommendation.
Please note that letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed students in early February and will be submitted separately from the main application.

Applications are due on or before February 1, 2023. Short-listed students will be contacted in February for a follow-up interview. In the summer of 2023, the program will run for 8 weeks, from approximately June 5, 2023 to July 28, 2023. Please note that these dates may be able to shift to accommodate student university schedules (e.g. quarter system vs. semester system or other scheduling restrictions), so please apply and we will work with you!

Selected students will be matched to a specific site location and research area, and will be contacted to set up travel, stipend, accommodations, and to register with the center for disability services at the appropriate university as relevant.

Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Summer REU)

Understanding Coastal Ecosystems from the Everglades to the Coral Reefs

OVERVIEW: The Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research REU program is an NSF funded research opportunity to support the work of several FIU undergraduate students in new and ongoing interdisciplinary research projects alongside FCE LTER lead scientists and near-peer mentors. These research opportunities are meant to engage undergraduates collaboratively and broadly in FCE research as well as across the LTER network. Students are encouraged to present research results at scientific meetings with the potential to publish their findings, while also participating in professional development opportunities on the FIU campus during the summer to build the skills and dispositions as science professionals.

DATES: This year's summer program dates are from May 22, 2023 - July 28, 2023.

THE RESEARCH: FCE LTER’s world-class research encompasses the subtropical freshwater wetlands, mangrove swamps and shallow seagrass communities within the Everglades National Park. Sources of both fresh and marine water occupy the system’s landscape influencing the system’s productivity, and nutrient flow. The Florida Coastal Ecosystem LTER examines the system’s resilience and responses to disturbances from tropical storms, droughts, and the chronic stresses of sea level rise, biogeochemical processes, and human actions.

COMMITMENT: This REU research experience is a 10-week immersive, paid research opportunity that exists on one of the two Florida International University (FIU) campuses 1.) Modesto A Maidique (MMC) Campus in west Miami-Dade County or 2.) the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) in north Miami-Dade. Note: The professional development workshops are held on the MMC campus every week. If you choose a research project with laboratory facilities on the BBC campus, you are responsible for transportation between the campuses. The Panther Express campus buses depart every half hour Monday through Friday 6am – 10pm.

Commitment to the program involves participation across four domains:

- Research: Collaboration in project design between yourself, the Lead Faculty Scientist and your Near-Peer Mentor
- Education: Learning alongside your Lead Faculty Scientist and Near-Peer Mentors by participating in regular meetings and developing a lab schedule that works for everyone, sharing successes, and learning from challenges.
- Community: Consider yourself as part of a community of undergraduates all dedicated to advancing scientific research, developing professionally, and attending field excursions to immerse yourself in the ecosystem.
- Professional Development: Participating in weekly workshops include scientific writing, the science of the Everglades, data management and statistical analysis, making and giving good presentations, GRFP applications, building CV’s and resumes

THE STIPEND: The REU experience includes a stipend of $6000 plus a $1200 food allowance. The stipend is awarded in three (3) installments: beginning, middle, end based on your participation and full-time work weeks.

ELIGIBILITY:

- Potential REU's must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States
- Applicants must plan to attend the entire 10-week program (May 22, 2023 through July 28, 2023). No exceptions. All in-person attendance.
- Applicants must plan to be full-time students enrolled in a college/university for at least one semester after the summer program (e.g., Fall 2023).
- Applicants should be undergraduate students in the discipline/major related to the Mentors project list that is chosen.
- Applicants should have completed at least two semesters of coursework in environment-related topics.
- Applicants cannot be enrolled in summer coursework while enrolled in the NSF Site REU program or work a part-time job.
- Applicants must attend and participate in the professional development workshops that occur 1x a week on the MMC campus as well as the group field trips.
- Applicants must fulfill program objectives completely, to receive the full stipend (Awarded in three (3) installments: beginning, middle, end).

APPLY: The application window is Dec. 5 2022 - Feb 3rd 2023. Late/incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed in early February. All applicants will be officially notified of their status by email in mid-March. Applicants will be expected to submit the following two items to coastalREU@fiu.edu:

- Application form
- Unofficial copy of all relevant college transcripts

If you have any questions, please email CoastalREU@fiu.edu.

$$$ Wildlife research in China - Summer 2023

The University of Florida will offer an International Research Experiences for Undergraduate
Students Program funded by the National Science Foundation during the summers starting in
2023. In this 10-week summer program, up to 5 students will conduct research in conservation
science in southwest China. If travel is restricted due to the pandemic, the program will take
place all or in part in Gainesville, Florida.

Applications due: February 15th, 2023
Notification date: by March 6th, 2023
Program begins: Monday May 22nd, 2023
Program ends: Friday August 6th, 2023

This IRES program will provide U.S. undergraduate students a rare opportunity to conduct
interdisciplinary research on human-wildlife feedbacks in flagship protected areas in a
biodiversity hotspot in the mountains of southwestern China. Students will work with U.S. PIs
from the University of Florida and experts at China West Normal University in Sichuan, China.
We ideally plan to spend two weeks in Florida and 8 weeks in China, but exact travel dates may
vary due to post-covid visa restrictions.

Students will join long-term research projects related to three main types of human-wildlife
feedbacks that are representative of those seen around the world. Feedbacks include complex
interactions between (1) forest recovery and wildlife crop raiding, (2) antibiotic use in livestock
rearing and the microbiome of giant pandas, and (3) interaction between non-timber forest
product (NTFP) collection and wildlife occurrence. The diverse collection of interrelated projects
will give students the opportunity to gain experience implementing a variety of field and lab
techniques (e.g., infrared camera trapping, vegetation surveys, specimen collecting, molecular
biology techniques, microbial ecology research techniques, and semi-structured interviews) as
they tackle key questions that shape cutting-edge development of interdisciplinary and systems level research on wildlife conservation.

Student participants will gain soft skills and have career building opportunities through
professional development workshops offered during the program. While abroad, students will
also have a rare opportunity to be immersed in Chinese culture and expand their worldviews, in
turn better preparing them to join the global internationalized workforce.
For more background about the research, see:
http://www.globalhumanwildlifelab.com/

Students will receive:
$500 in weekly stipend (for 10 weeks)
Weekly food expenses covered while in China
Housing expenses covered
Travel costs covered

Undergraduate students from any university who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent
residents are invited to apply. Students from underrepresented backgrounds and minority
groups are especially encouraged to apply. Students should be at a junior or sophomore level at
the time of application.

To Apply
Send the following application materials in email attachments to vhull@ufl.edu:
1. answers to essay questions:
What would you hope to get out of this program? (250 words)
What are your career goals? (250 words)
Why China? (250 words)
2. cv/resume
3. pdf of your transcript (unofficial)
4. names/emails of 2 people who agree to write reference letters if contacted.

Florida Conservation Corps Needs Your Help!

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 25‐year old program and is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Members are required to work 35 – 40 hours per week to complete 900 hours in 6 months for half term members or 1700 hours in 11 months for full term members.
FLCC members may serve under one of three Project areas;
 Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Nonnative plant Terminators)
 Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiters)
 Project T.R.E.C. (Trail Restoration and Enhancement Corps)

Project A.N.T. focuses on habitat restoration by managing invasive plants. Members reduce invasive
plant infestations through various land management techniques (herbicide use/manual removal),
recruit volunteers, & educate park visitors about issues of invasive plants in natural ecosystems.

Project R.O.A.R. members are placed regionally throughout Florida and work directly with DEP staff to
identify parks in need of volunteer recruitment and outreach. Members may create outreach material,
while learning to navigate and manage DEP volunteer tracking systems. In addition, these members
work with FLCC’s two other project areas to assist members with volunteer and outreach goals.
Members are encouraged for cross project collaboration.

Project T.R.E.C. is a traveling team based in Gainesville. Members are prescheduled for various trail
restoration/awareness projects in Florida State Parks. Members are required to work 5‐8 days at a time
depending on project and must have a positive attitude. These members are also required to participate
as the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team for the state of Florida (may deploy for 30 days at a time).
https://americorps.gov/serve/what‐to‐expect

https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC

Requirements
• Must be able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free of charge) before start date
• Must be able to attend orientation week in March
• Must commit to full 900 hours of service over 6‐months for half term member position or 1,700
hours of service over and 11‐month period (this depends on the time of year you are selected to
be a member
o If you’re selected in February, you’re a full‐term member
o If you’re selected in June/July you’re a half term member
• Must be 17 years of age with a parent’s note stating you can serve in the program
• Must have obtained at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to tolerate extreme and adverse conditions of Florida
• Understand that this is not employment, but national service through an AmeriCorps program
• Positive attitude

View flyer here.

For step by step application instructions, click here.

Recreation Program on the Black Hills NF

Expected Dates: May 15, 2023 to September 3, 2023

Site: Black Hills National Forest

Position ID: PO-00734298

Trail Crew Interns work predominantly in the outdoors on various trail-related projects. Assigned tasks may include a variety of activities, such as trail construction and maintenance, re-routing, replacing signs, building / repairing bridges, installing rock steps, enhancing trailheads with updated publications, mapping trails, and serving as points of contact for various volunteer trail groups. Additional duties may include trail patrol, recording data (trail counters), and engaging the public and user groups with trail etiquette conversations and informal education. Trail Crew Interns are also expected to know and understand Leave No Trace Principles and share these actions with others as opportunities present themselves.

Daily work may include the use of various small hand tools, chainsaws, and power tools. Interested candidates with some trail experiences are preferred; however, training and informal instruction will be provided by the Forest prior to the interns working in the field. Safety procedures are required in all field work, and selected interns are expected to follow instructions and guidance of Forest staff, wear appropriate personal protection equipment, and conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times.

Trail Crew Interns will be supervised by the Recreation and Lands Staff Oﬃcer within the Hell Canyon Ranger District. Additional support will also be available from the Recreation and Lands Staff Oﬃcer in the Mystic Ranger District. The administrative activities for the internships will be managed by the Recreation Program Manager in the Supervisor’s Oﬃce. Forest staff work closely on projects and will be providing selected interns with guidance for the 16-week time period. Although the interns will be working together and independently, routine communication will occur between the interns and related Forest employees.

The interns are planned for five eight-hour workdays, with two days off each week; weekly shifts will typically account for 40 hours. However, depending on the assigned tasks, shifts may be altered to accommodate travel time, backcountry situations, and other sporadic opportunities that occur throughout the summer season. Most noted, the intern positions will be responsible for working most weekends, including holidays.

NOTE: For additional trail information, please visit the Black Hills National Forest online for backpacking and day hiking guidance. For specific trail information, feel free to download trail brochures related to each District Ranger Oﬃce.

Compensation
- $300/week* Living Allowance
- $1,100* To/From Travel Allowance, paid once with first paycheck
- USFS bunkhouse Housing provided on-site
- Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,718.25, received upon successful completion of position
- Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum of service)

*All Allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

*For SCA’s COVID-19 guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid

Location Description
Amid the splendid scenery of the Black Hills National Forest are 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, 26 picnic areas, 2 scenic byways, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,000 acres of wilderness, 353 miles of trails, and much more. There are four Districts within the Forest which extend from the Bearlodge Mountains of Wyoming into the Black Hills of western South Dakota.
Training Provided
Training activities include CPR/First Aid, trail construction, customer service, educational programming, and mentoring opportunities. The Forest also plans to work with each intern on Individual Development Plans that complement personal career goals.
Educational/Recreational Opportunities
Multiple museums, art galleries, and several public land agencies are found throughout the Black Hills. The local communities offer an array of organizations and clubs, sports and fitness complexes, libraries, and special events.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes

To apply, visit: https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/trail-crew-interns/po-00734298

For questions, contact Cecilia Lepa @ Cecilia.Lepa@usda.gov or 605-390-2057

Internship Opportunities at St. Johns River Water Management District

Open internships at St. Johns River Water Management District! Applications accepted at https://www.sjrwmd.com/jobs/.

Job Summary:

This is a paid internship program. The intern will assist Land Resources staff with a wide variety of land
management activities in the field as well as related administrative tasks at the office. The Geneva Field Station,
located at 1364 Snowhill Road Geneva, FL 32732 will serve as the hub of activities, but the intern will have the
opportunity to assist with work on several conservation areas within the District’s South Central Region. This is
an active land management field internship. It may involve participating in wildlife and plant surveys,
monitoring of listed plant and animal populations, operation and maintenance of equipment, possible
participation in prescribed burns, data entry and analysis, trail and infrastructure maintenance, public contact,
and general office duties. The intern will work alongside staff on a wide variety of land management activities.
This internship includes spending time in the field under typical Florida conditions of heat, humidity,
thunderstorms, and intense insect activity. Typical field dress for these activities includes jeans, short or longsleeved shirt, hat, and ankle-height field boots. Any other required specialized clothing or equipment will be
provided for use by St. Johns River Water Management District.

Minimum Qualifications:
The applicant must be a college or university student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and either
attending classes or participating in a work experience program sanctioned by their school. They must be at
least a junior level (senior level preferred) and studying in a related field.
All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Additional Details:
Internship will run for a period of 16 weeks. The work is 20-hours per week.
Availability and schedule will be discussed when contacted for an interview.
Intern will produce reports/presentation to highlight accomplishments.

Salary: $12.00/hour
Work Location: Geneva Field Station

Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to
schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an
internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the
Unites States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and
veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Closing Date: January 12, 2023

Call for Volunteers- Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory

Dr. Yang’s Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory is currently recruiting new volunteers to gain experience in laboratory and aquaculture settings. Current research work in the lab involves hard clam and oyster aquaculture, microalgae production, spawning, breeding, genetics, and germplasm cryopreservation. Students will get a chance to learn many laboratory techniques and will work with graduate students and biologists. Students interested need to be driven, have good working ethics and are required to follow laboratory protocols. Ideally interested students are available to work for 10-15 hours per week. It is possible this volunteer position could become a paid position depending on work performance and fund availability.

If you are interested, please contact or Jayme Yee at: jayme.yee@ufl.edu with your resume or CV.

Undergraduate research assistant needed in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Lab at UF, School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatic Sciences

Applications due December 1, 2022

The Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Lab led by Dr. Mysha Clarke is hiring an undergraduate research assistant (s) to start as possible or on January 9, 2023. The applicant should be available until the end of December 2023.

Position description: The Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Lab conducts research on the social sciences of various environmental issues including human perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and decision-making. The lab has several ongoing projects involved urban greenspace and forests, family forest landowners, storm preparedness, coastal resilience and engaging historically underserved populations. The undergrad research assistant will assist with a variety of projects as needed and may be involved in data collection (some travel may be required), organization, data entry, literature searches etc.

Minimum requirements:

· Ability to work as part of diverse team

· Ability to work independently

· Keen attention to detail

· Interest in human dimensions of natural resources research

· Strong organization skills

Preferred requirements

· Valid U.S. driver’s license

· Experience with Qualtrics

· Strong communication skills

· Experience collecting social science data

Work-study and international students are encouraged to apply!

Employment period: December 2022/January 2023 to December 2023.

Time commitment: 10 – 15 hours/week

Starting salary: $12.00/hour

To apply, email Mysha Clarke one PDF file including your resume, cover letter and the names of two professional references. Please title email “Undergraduate Research Assistant Position” and send to mysha.clarke@ufl.edu by December 1, 2022.

Lab help in the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department.

We currently have an OPS position in the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department labs on our main campus in Gainesville, Florida to be filled by applicants with BS, MS or PhD degrees. The position involves soil chemical analyses, and other general lab duties. Prior lab experience and the ability to conduct preliminary data analyses will be an added advantage.

The position is available immediately and will end July 31, 2023. However, there is a likelihood of the extension of the current grant for another year.

Work hours: Full time, 40 hours per week.

Salary: Depending on experience. There will be added benefits for the appropriate candidate if considered for a temporary Teams or post-doctoral position.

Deadline for application: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Please contact Vimala Nair: vdn@ufl.edu or Kelly Morgan: conserv@ufl.edu with your CV if interested.

Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Hospital Internship

Internship begins January 15th - April 15th

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. 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.

Our winter or cold stun season can be one of our busiest times of year for receiving, admitting, or triaging stranded sea turtles. While cold stun events similar to Texas or New England are uncommon in our area, we do receive very cold turtles and sometimes feel the pressure from surrounding areas that do receive cold stun turtles. This busy time is an awesome opportunity to learn about sea turtle health and strandings in short order.

Interns will work within all areas that make up the Sea Turtle Hospital, to gain in-depth knowledge of sea turtle husbandry and medical treatment 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, and record keeping.

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.

DUTIES

- - Individual food preparation
  - Maintenance of animal enclosures (scrubbing, water changes, water/air monitoring, filter maintenance, water quality) under supervision.
  - Help maintain life support systems
  - Clean food-prep and other back-up areas
  - Assist in care for animals undergoing rehabilitation
  - Assist in rescue and salvage responses
  - Participate in post-mortem work and necropsies
  - Assist in weekly sea turtle physicals
  - Record-keeping
  - Complete an independent project
  - Assist and lead public behind-the-scene tours of the hospital (under supervision)

QUALIFICATIONS

- - Currently enrolled in or graduated from college or university
  - Must be available to work from January 5 through April 15 (dates may slightly vary pending an individual’s school)
  - Interns should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
  - Students that are adaptable, responsible, hardworking, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply
  - Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  - Interns should expect to work 40 hours per week which will include early morning and/or late night.
  - Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  - Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  - Must be able to work in the field during mid-summer months in Florida

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.

TO APPLY

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 November 20 for the winter cold stun intern program.

Applicants will be notified through email if invited for the interview phase. Interviews are scheduled onsite or Zoom 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.

L. Sharma Soils Lab OPS Needed

Job responsibilities:

• Be available to work 6–8-hour shifts and 35-40 hours/per week

• Work outside in various weather conditions

• Assist with the collection of soil, water, plant, and sediment samples in the field

• Load and unload field sample equipment and coolers from trucks

• Collect and document data without error

• Be flexible with sudden changes to the schedule

• Expected to follow our COVID-19 guidelines

The position could continue for two years, depending on the person's field skills and availability. The pay would be $15/hour. Contact Lakesh K. Sharma @ lakesh.sharma@ufl.edu for more information.

WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMER '23

Through the partnership of its Federal Relations Team and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, the University of Florida offers exciting opportunities for in-person work in the nation’s capital each spring, summer, and fall semester.

During the course of the semester, interns will work with the UF Federal Relations team or with a member of the Florida Congressional delegation. Internships are full-time (40 hours/week) with specific working hours determined by the student’s placement office.

ELIGIBILITY
This position is open to any currently enrolled University of Florida undergraduate during their third or fourth year, and in good standing (minimum 3.0 GPA required). All academic majors are encouraged to apply. Past participants have come from a wide variety of STEAM, social science, business and engineering backgrounds.

COST
The Bob Graham Center for Public Service provides chosen interns a minimum cost-ofliving scholarship of $1500 during the summer semester; additional funds may be available. The UF Federal Relations Team provides complete financial housing assistance (rent and utilities).

WHY APPLY

- - - Engage in public service and support essential democratic institutions.
    - Merge classroom learning with an immersive professional development internship.
    - Acquire professional and intellectual skills to thrive in employment or graduate/professional programs after undergraduate degree.
    - Expand a network of contacts in the field of public service.

CONTACT
Kevin Bird (Experiential Learning Coordinator)
Bob Graham Center
kevin.bird@ufl.edu
(352) 273-1077

Undergrad Research Assistant Needed

Dr. Mysha Clarke is hiring an undergrad research assistant. The undergrad RA will help with various human dimensions research including conducting interviews, surveys, literature searches, attending workshops etc. as needed.

Apply by sending a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and why you are interested to mysha.clarke@ufl.edu. You will be expected to work 10 - 20 hours per week depending. You will have a workspace in room 350. The position is open to any undergrad at UF including international students who want research experience in HD.

USDA Forest Service Research Internships

We are actively recruiting for a series of internship opportunities at the USDA Forest Service. Our Resource Assistants Program (RAP) provides rising graduates or graduate students paid internships, with a unique pathway to permanent federal employment. More on the RAP program is here https://forestservicestewardship.org/resource-assistants/#apply and there are opportunities across the Forest Service as recruitment for the Winter 2023 cohort is ramping up.

Listed below are a selection of paid virtual opportunities within the Washington Office’s Research and Development branch. These positions provide early career professionals an opportunity to learn about and contribute to the science that supports forest management across the United States. RAP interns also benefit from interacting with career scientists and other professionals eager to mentor and support the next generation of natural resource managers and policy makers.

Our RAP partner this year is MANRRS, who will be accepting applications via the form at the bottom of this webpage: https://info.manrrs.org/internship-application-rap . Note applications are due Friday, November 4th, 2022, at midnight ET.

Below are the specific positions within the Washington Office R&D branch:

- - MA603 GS-0401 Inventory, Monitoring and Assessment Research (IMAR) intern: https://www.manrrs.org/hubfs/PD_MA603_IMAR.docx.pdf
  - MA402 Social Science intern: https://www.manrrs.org/hubfs/PD_MA402_R%26D%20Social%20Science%20Intern.docx.pdf
  - MA602 Wildlife Health and Urban Forest Science intern: https://www.manrrs.org/hubfs/PD_MA602_RD%20WILDLIFE-URBAN%20FOREST.pdf
  - MA604 GS-0401 Sustainable Forest Management Research intern: https://www.manrrs.org/hubfs/PD_MA604_SFMR.docx.pdf

We are hoping to welcome a diverse set of talent representing a wide variety of disciplines and interests. Good written and oral communication skills are critical, as well as demonstrated ability to successfully work independently in a virtual environment. Specific requirements/qualifications are listed in the position descriptions linked above, but interested applicants must meet the basic eligibility criteria:

- - Completion of 2 years at an accredited university, an Associate’s degree, or higher.
  - US citizenship or permanent residency. RAs must undergo a government background check if selected.
  - Participation in US Forest Service Orientation Training scheduled for February 2023.

Should you have any questions about the positions, you may contact Lara T. Murray. Any issues with the MANRRS website or submission process can be directed to Eboni Preston eboni.preston@manrrs.org (cc’d).

Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Masa Fujimoto's Lab

Hello! I am Masa Fujimoto, a research assistant professor in the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
Department. If you are interested in conducting undergraduate research, and looking for an opportunity
to do any field work or lab work, please contact me via email at mfujimoto@ufl.edu. I am more than
happy to supervise your research and help navigate your research activities. In our lab, you will be
trained as an environmental scientist specializing in environmental microbiology, microbial ecology,
ecosystem conservation, biogeochemistry, sustainability and/or other areas related to environmental
sciences dependent on your research interests. You can explore research that you are passionate about
and that you think is important. For the first couple of months, you will learn basic knowledge
associated with your research topic and your specialization. The goal of this research experience is for
you to become an independent researcher who can come up with your own research questions and
explore them on your own in the future. As an undergraduate researcher, you will experience both field
work and lab work and acquire both fundamental and applied knowledge through hands-on activities. If
you are interested in learning knowledge and skills through helping existing projects in our lab rather
than developing your own research, we can provide those opportunities as well (currently have projects
related to sustainable farming and waste conversion technologies). We are excited to have students
who are passionate about scientific research, and are excited to help you achieve your career goals.

Environmental Education Internship
at ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION

Description
Internship Period: 34 weeks, Nov. 28, 2022 – July 21, 2023
Last Date to Apply: 10/30/2022
Accommodations: Lodgings provided: dormitory style with roommates
Compensation: $12.25 per hour
Hours: up to 30 hours a week, sometimes weekends
Overview:
Join our education team and make a positive difference by communicating science,
connecting people to nature, and cultivating environmental identity in children and
adults in the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The intern receives on-the-job
training, mentorship, and participates in a statewide education conference.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading elementary school field trips,
assisting in virtual events, working outreach booths at community events, assisting with
program evaluations, and performing animal care (snakes) duties. The intern can choose
to receive fire training and help on prescribed burns. During personal time, the intern
can enjoy access to our preserve lands, including a private lake, and is invited to
accompany researchers into the field to see rare plants, Gopher Tortoises, and Florida
Scrub-Jays.

Qualifications
- College degree, preferably with experience in wildlife biology, natural resources,
ecology, environmental education, or other related fields
- Willing to work outdoors in the Florida heat, alongside biting insects, mosquitoes, and
ticks
- Interpersonal communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Power
Point)
- Spanish language skills a plus
- First Aid and CPR certification is desirable
- Possess valid drivers’ license with good driving record as determined by Archbold’s
insurance carrier.
- Criminal background check using fingerprinting is required

To Apply:
Email the Program Director of Education, Dustin Angell, a cover letter, resume, and
email contacts for two references at dangell@archbold-station.org

Field Laboratory/Technician

The Pollinator Ecology and Conversation lab led by Dr. Rachel Mallinger is seeking to fill an undergrad
research tech position starting on/around January 3, 2023. The applicant should be available until at
least the end of the spring 2023 semester, and longer employment through summer 2023 is available.
The position: We are currently investigating how different factors influence the attractiveness of
pollinator gardens across Florida. The research assistant will help in the field with observations of
plant-pollinator interactions, estimating flower density, and collecting insects using sweep nets and
bee bowls. Field work is conducted at research stations and home gardens throughout central Florida.
The research assistant will also help in the lab with sorting, pining, and labelling of insects, and with
data entry.

Required Qualifications:
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Ability to work outside and in greenhousesfor long periods of time in a variety of weather
conditions
• Attention to detail and protocols
• NOT allergic to bees or ants
• Full day availability for at least 1 day per week to do field work
• Doesn’t plan to work in another lab on UF campus during this time period
Desired Skills:
• Enjoys gardening/working with plants
• Research interest in agriculture, entomology, botany, plant science, ecology, or related fields
• Lifting equipment up to 30 pounds
• Strong communication skills
Job Details:
Employment period: December 2022 to Spring 2023. Start date ideally between Dec 1 2022– Jan 9 2023
and with availability at least until April 15, 2023.
Time commitment: 10 hours/week
Starting salary: $13.00/hour
Work-study students encouraged to apply!
We are committed to working for equality and inclusion in our lab and welcome lab
members from all races, sexual orientations, cultures, and backgrounds

To apply, email Joanna Jaramillo one PDF file including your resume, cover letter, and class
schedule/availability for Spring 2022. Please title email “Pollinator Garden Technician 2022”
and send to joanna.jaramillo@ufl.edu by November 18, 2022.

2022 Rayonier Portfolio Management Summer Internship

Overview

At Rayonier, people are the foundation for success and the key to making us the best performing company in the forest products industry. We are proud of our long history of success, our diverse mix of businesses and our values-based work environment and invite you to consider an internship with Rayonier.

Department Description

Rayonier’s Portfolio Management team is interested in filling one (1) intern position for employment during the summer of 2022. The successful applicant will work with our Land Asset Management (LAM) team. The main responsibilities of LAM include asset and enterprise valuation, strategic timberland acquisition/disposition valuation and diligence, and small tract disposition valuation.

Rayonier Portfolio Management Interns

The candidate selected for the Portfolio Management internship will have the opportunity to work on a variety of the above responsibilities, however specific tasks will likely be current project dependent.

The internship will be based out of Rayonier’s Wildlight, FL office location, but may require company-paid travel to other parts of Rayonier’s ownership (likely limited to Florida, Georgia, and Alabama).

Requirements:

· Graduate students, or students in their Junior or Senior year

· Degree Concentration – Forest Business, Forestry, Forest Management, Forest Operations, Finance, Real Estate

· Internship duration will be ten to twelve weeks

· Students must provide their own housing, but will be reimbursed a net of $600/month of employment

· Candidates should be proficient in ArcMap and Excel, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter and transcript to Ryan Mayo (hylton.haynes@rayonier.com)

Land Management Internship

Expected Dates

November 28, 2022 to August 27, 2023

Site

Ordway-Swisher Biological Station

Position ID

PO-00733601

This position requires that applicants have had professional Chainsaw training in the past. Preferred training includes S-130 and S-190 (Wildland Firefighting Basic) which will be provided within the first 60 days.

The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is a year-round biological field station established for the long-term study and conservation of unique ecosystems through management, research, and education. This position will work closely with the Land Management Specialist and other station staff to complete various land management tasks throughout the station. The station has an active prescribed fire program, and as such, a major focus of this position will be to aid in the preparation of burn units as well as conduct controlled burns. Other major projects will include sandhill restoration, invasive plant control, road maintenance, debris removal, and data collection. Various other duties include upkeep and maintenance of station facilities, data entry, and assisting with public tours.

Land Management Intern

Land Management Intern

In this position, there will be approximately 2 weeks of time off around the winter holidays due to the field station closing during that time.
Required: candidates must have chainsaw experience required.

Intern living allowance = $250 per week

Tag: SCA1957

- - Location Description
    The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is located about two miles east of Melrose FL and consists of about 9500 acres. The station is a mosaic of fire-dependent sandhill, xeric hammock, upland mixed forest, swamp, marshes, and many lakes. The area is quite remote with the small towns of Melrose and Hawthorne each about a 15-minute drive away. Both towns have a grocery store, a couple of restaurants, and a library. However, the city of Gainesville is a larger town and offers a wider variety of stores and is about a 45-minute drive away.
  - Training Provided
    -Basic Wildland Firefighter Training S130 & S190
    -S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw instruction with a NWCG FAL1 qualified sawyer.
    -Opportunity to obtain FL state pesticide applicators license.
    -UTV and Tractor safety training.
    -GPS/GIS field training.
  - Educational/Recreational Opportunities
    Opportunity to work with and learn from professionals in the field on a daily basis. Northcentral Florida offers many opportunities for kayaking, hiking, and fishing. Some highlights in the area include Paynes Prairie Preserve and Ichetucknee Springs SP.
  - Handicap Accessible?
    No

Main Area of Focus

Natural Resources Mgmt

Education, Training & Skills Expected

Biology

some coursework or experience

Forestry

some coursework or experience

Thompson Earth Systems Institute Job Opening

The UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI), housed at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has a mission to advance communication and education of Earth systems science – air, water, land, and life – in Florida, and beyond. One of its core programs is the Scientist in Every Florida School (SEFS) initiative, the mission of which is to engage K-12 students and teachers in cutting-edge research by providing science role models and experiences that inspire the future stewards of our planet.

Job Description

The K-12 education and outreach scientist will be hired to work as a member of the SEFS team to ensure Florida’s teachers and students are provided quality instructional support to help meet our institute’s goals. They will be responsible for virtual and in-person classroom visits to provide Florida sunshine state standard-aligned lessons; generate and lead science content livestream events at the request of teachers; meet with internal and external stakeholders to promote and assist in growing the program; innovate through lesson planning to connect content with students and support teachers’ instruction; and performing other relevant tasks as requested by TESI/SEFS leadership. This position will primarily be located in Marion County.

Position Expectations:

- - School outreach visits: Co-develop with teachers, implement, and teach science lessons on Florida sunshine state standard-aligned content that relate to Earth systems and environmental science. These activities will include hands-on, authentic experience and place-based learning. Leading professional development workshops for teachers to better support their content and pedagogy knowledge and growth. (40%)
  - Science Fair Mentorship Program: Design and support middle and/or high school students through a six-month mentorship program. Mentor students from ideation, project design, data collection, to interview and communication preparation for judging. Visit 9 schools in Marion or Levy County working closely and supporting 20 students. (20%)
  - Outreach scheduling: Facilitate conversations with stakeholders, including teachers and other school representatives, to coordinate and schedule virtual and in-person classroom visits. Work with school district leaders/administrators to analyze learning standard data and determine how and when to best address teacher and student needs. (10%)
  - Lesson creation: Research and draft lesson plans with cutting-edge science to be implemented in upcoming classroom visits. Using pedagogical knowledge to incorporate best science teaching practices to support teachers. Meet with and mentor teachers on science content as lesson plans are co-developed. (15%)
  - Community Outreach: Responsible for community engagement (i.e., participation in tabling events at Silver River Museum). (5%)
  - As needed: Perform other relevant tasks as requested by TESI and SEFS team members (5%)
  - Team Efforts: Attend planning and core team meetings; and attend Museum staff meetings (5%)

Expected salary: $45,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred qualifications:

- - Florida Department of Education teaching certificate (Professional or Temporary)
  - At least one year of experience in K-12 school outreach
  - Familiar with research-based teacher pedagogy and science communication strategies
  - At least two years of work experience teaching outdoors
  - Excellent oral and written communication skills
  - Highly organized and able to work independently
  - Ability to work on deadlines

Deadline: November 1, 2022

To apply, visit: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524175/educationtraining-spec-i

For questions, contact: Brian Abramowitz, babramowitz@floridamuseum.ufl.edu

OPS Undergraduate Position

The Sustainable Nutrient Systems Lab in Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences Department is looking for one undergraduate OPS worker. Please ask interested students to get into contact with Dr. Rao Mylavarapu's post-doctoral associate, Laura Jalpa (ljalpa@ufl.edu) as soon as possible. Preferably, the student needs to be able to work up to 20 hours per week and be willing to do both lab and fieldwork.

Rayonier Operational Summer 2023 Internship

Description

Rayonier is interested in filling a number of paid internship positions with Junior, Senior & Graduate level students for employment during the summer of 2023.

Rayonier Operational Interns - will be exposed to field reconnaissance, mapping and inventory, and GIS software, map making, photo interpretation, data recorders, and field measurement techniques and tools. They may also be involved with timber sale and silvicultural planning. Interns will receive a well rounded view of Rayonier operations. Pay will be commensurate with current level of education. The operational internships are based throughout our land base comprised of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, & Washington.

Rayonier is also looking for interns for business development, portfolio management, forest inventory, GIS, silviculture research, and tree improvement at locations in the Wildlight, FL area.

Requirements:

· Students in their junior, senior year &/or Graduate studies

· Degree Concentration – Forest Management, Forest Business

· Each internship duration will last ten to twelve weeks.

· Students must provide the following:

o Housing ($600/month allowance to be provided, maximum $1,800 total)

o Mobile phone (Operational interns only – a one time $120 allowance to be provided for business use)

o Operational Interns will need transportation capable of safely navigating forest roads such as a truck or SUV (business mileage to be reimbursed at IRS standard mileage rate).

· Candidates must be self-motivated, able to work independently in remote locations, and willing to work in the elements (rain, heat, and uneven terrain).

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript to Casey LaCasse (casey.lacasse@rayonier.com) by October 21, 2022. Qualified candidates will be scheduled promptly for on-campus interviews on October 28, 2022

The UF Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL) is seeking a highly motivated student to fill a paid part-time internship (10 hours/week at $12.00/hour) beginning this fall.

The successful applicant will assist the NATL operations staff with our ecological restoration and enhancement projects, educational programs, and routine maintenance of NATL. Previous experience working in natural areas is desired but not required; on-site training will be provided. We are looking for interns who can commit to working in NATL for at least one year (i.e., through Fall 2023 or beyond), including over the summer. NATL serves the entire UF community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and majors across campus. Please note that this internship is only available for current UF students (recent graduates or students at other institutions are not eligible).Here is a link to the application form (which also includes more information about NATL and the internship duties): https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT0q7UCuteBevP0. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, but for priority consideration, students should submit the form by Friday, September 30th.Please share this announcement with undergraduate students you know who may be interested in the internship. Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Anthony Auletta (NATL Chair) at NATL@ufl.edu.

UF Ecohydrology Lab hiring for Fall semester, 2022

Do you like forests, rivers, streams, and wetlands? Are you interested in conducting research outside of a classroom or lab? The UF Ecohydrology Lab is looking to hire an undergraduate technician to aid with field research in watersheds and forests surrounding Gainesville. Job responsibilities include installing wetland wells, downloading and managing data, and collecting a series of ground/forestry measurements in Bradford and Osceola Forests. Join our team of students and researchers to explore the relationship between water flow and forest structure and composition in critical Florida landscapes.

- $14 an hour

- 10 – 15 hour work weeks

- Must be willing to work outside and cooperatively with a team

Please send a resume and brief description of why you’re interested to the ecohydrology lab manager, Jules at julesn@ufl.edu. For more information, check out https://sites.google.com/view/ecohydrologylab/home

The Ecohydrology Lab encourages students of all distinctions: ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, ability, sexual orientation and beliefs, to apply.

UF Plant Nursery Volunteer Opportunities - see flyer below!

UF_Native_Plant Nursery_Volunteer_Flyer.pdf The UF Native Plant Nursery is an operation on main-campus
dedicated to research, education, and propagation of native plants! Plants will be used for ecological enhancement
projects on campus and for extension events. UF students interested in volunteering and learning more about the production of native plant materials can contact Gage LaPierre at gagemo@ufl.edu.

Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD & MS Levels) in Soil Hydrology and Dynamic Soil Survey - University of Florida... Relevant opportunity for Fall 2022 grads!

The Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) at the University of Florida (UF),
Gainesville is seeking a highly motivated PhD and an MS student to work on a research project
funded by USDA-NRCS (U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service)
beginning in Spring semester 2023 (January 1, 2023). The project is a cooperative effort between
the UF and the NRCS scientists. The PhD student will join the Soil Physics and Hydrology laboratory,
and the MS student will join the Pedometric, Landscape Analysis, and GIS laboratory.

Project Description

A key to understanding the sensitivity of the water cycle to climate change is quantifying the future
states of soil moisture, as a key hydrologic state variable that controls various hydrologic processes
including evaporation, transpiration, infiltration, runoff, and subsurface flow. It is important for
numerous hydrological, ecological, climatological, and agriculture applications, as well as to
improve our understanding of the water, energy, and carbon cycles. Significant advances in
satellite remote sensing of soil moisture and availability of nationwide dynamic soil survey
together with advances in state-of-the-art data-driven models provide an exceptional opportunity
for understanding the effect of climate change on soil moisture dynamics. The project aims to
develop novel physical models that integrate multisource multiscale satellite remote sensing
observations (optical, thermal and microwave), nationwide NRCS soil survey database,
atmospheric forcings, and Artificial Intelligence techniques (machine learning and deep learning)
to model and map real-time soil moisture dynamics with high spatiotemporal resolution while
accounting for uncertainties in the contiguous U.S. (pedometrics research).
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the collection and analysis of large in-situ
and satellite datasets, development of physics-informed deep learning (hybrid) models for realtime profile soil moisture monitoring, and to the dissemination of research findings through peerreviewed journal articles and presentations at scientific meetings/conferences.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master degrees in Soil Science, Hydrology, Civil engineering (Water Resources),
Earth/Atmospheric Science, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Remote Sensing, or closely
related fields.
• Strong previous academic performance.
• Excellent programming and computational skills (Python, MATLAB, or R).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (non-native English speakers please see here
for TOEFL/IELTS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience in hydrological modeling, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and machine
learning.
• Experience in cloud computing and analyzing large data sources.
The Foundation for The Gator Nation
An Equal Opportunity Institution
Application Process

Applicants are required to contact Dr. Ebrahim Babaeian at ebabaeian@ufl.edu or Dr. Sabine
Grunwald at sabgru@ufl.edu and provide their detailed CV, a statement of research experiences
and interests, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three references (with the
email title “Inquiry about PhD/M.Sc. Position”). The review of applications starts immediately and
will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
interviewed virtually. The selected candidate(s) will submit a formal application to the Department
of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) graduate program (See here for details) prior to
October 1st, 2022. Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to
apply.

Research opportunity for undergraduates in FFGS

Recruiting an undergraduate student to collaborate on a research study to examine the long term
impacts of a “train the trainer” program. The National Network for Ocean & Climate Change
Interpretation (NNOCCI) uses evidence-based techniques to teach museum educators how to talk to the
public about climate change. In this project we will be conducting surveys and interviews with educators
from the original training groups.

Position summary
As a member of my research team, you would have the opportunity to learn to use Qualtrics survey
software, distribute and analyze surveys, participate in virtual focus group interviews, and assist with data
analysis to determine the long term impacts of training educators to teach about climate change in
museums. If interested, you would then have the opportunity to help with conference presentations or
publications.

Basic duties
● Survey entry into qualtrics
● Assisting with survey distribution
● Assisting with virtual interviews
● Transcribing interviews
● Assisting with data analysis
● Collaborating on conference presentations and publications as interested

Eligibility
This position is open to UF undergraduates in their sophomore, junior, or senior year interested in gaining
research experience. Candidates must have an interest in learning about data collection and analysis.
Team members will gain mentoring in educational research such as data collection, data management,
data analysis, and science communication.

Minimum qualifications
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Background or strong interest in science education, museums, or science communication
● Basic knowledge of spreadsheet software
● Attention to detail

Pay Rate
This position pays $15/hour for up to 10 hours a week.

Position location

The position will be located in the Thompson Earth Systems Institute office suite at:
McGuire Hall
3215 Hull Rd
Gainesville, FL 32611

The schedule is flexible but I request you be available for at least two hour chunks at a time 9-5
Monday-Friday.

Desired Start Date
September 19, 2022

A successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue for the spring semester if interested.
About the Museum Education Research Group
The purpose of the Museum Education Research Group is to support and improve museum education for
learners of all ages and backgrounds. We conduct research to examine how learning takes place in and
with museums. As part of the Department of Natural History, we are located in the Florida Museum of
Natural History.

All are welcome on our team regardless of race, gender, orientation, age, disability status, nationality,
religion, world-view, or economic background as long as you are kind, ready to work hard, and passionate
about exploring the educational opportunities associated with museums. We shun any form of violence,
hate, or discrimination against any group of people based on their skin color, belief system, sexual
orientation, or gender.

If you are interested, please fill out this form by September 2. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Megan Ennes
at megan.ennes@ufl.edu with any questions.

Paid Internship

The Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database at the USGS is looking for a student intern to assist with data entry and other administrative duties at our Gainesville, FL office. The intern will gain experience working in a federal agency and gain skills related to good data stewardship.

Note that this is not a remote or work-from-home position, so the successful applicant will be responsible for commuting to our office in NW Gainesville off Millhopper Rd.

Pay is $16.20/hour. We would prefer a commitment of at least 10 hours per week but this is negotiable.

The start date is fall 2022 for a current student or recent (<1 year) graduate, but we require applications ASAP.

Hours are flexible, but will require a commitment to be present during regular office hours (M-F, 8am-5pm).

Please contact Dr. Wesley Daniel (wdaniel@usgs.gov) as soon as possible but no later than Friday, August 8 to express interest.

Hourly student research assistant opportunity – Digital mapping of tree species

Contact: Dr. Stephanie Bohlman, sbohlman@ufl.edu

Paid positions: $15/hour, recruiting students for summer and/or fall semester 2022

Students will work as part of a research group using remote sensing (hyperspectral and lidar images taken from aircraft) to map tree species at UF’s Ordway Swisher Biological Station (OSBS; https://ordway-swisher.ufl.edu/). This project combines field mapping of trees and computer science algorithms to create accurate wall-to-wall maps of tree species locations of Ordway Swisher and other National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON; neonscience.org) sites across the US.

Work description:

- - Summer: work 10-31 hours per week. Fall: work 5-20 hours per week. Students can work summer only, fall only, or both summer and fall. Project ends Sept. 30.
  - Work days involve spending half to whole day at Ordway Swisher Biological Station. Work days, which can include weekends, are flexible and will be determined after the field crew is hired. After training, students will work in groups of 2-3 independently to map and identify trees.
  - Read digital and paper maps to navigate to target trees
  - Hike off-trail in open pine forests and dense hardwood forests
  - Identify species identity and measure diameter of target trees

Requirements:

- - Class and/or background in tree or plant species identification
  - Experience outdoors, including in hot, humid, and/or buggy conditions

- - Enjoy working in a team

Desirable, but not required:

- - Able to drive (UF vehicle will be used to drive from campus to OSBS field sites)
  - Class and/or background using GIS
  - Ability to use map and compass and/or GPS

To apply, send to sbohlman@ufl.edu:

- - 1-page resume

- - Statement describing your background in identifying plants, experience outdoors, background in GIS, and ability to use map, compass and/or GPS.

Applicants will start to be reviewed on July 8 but will continued to be reviewed if submitted after this date. Students who applied in the spring are welcome to apply again.

Questions? Write Dr. Stephanie Bohlman, sbohlman@ufl.edu

STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
HARVEST: Helping Aquaculture Reap Value and Enhance Student Training

Florida Sea Grant (FSG) is pleased to announce a university and college student internship program,
HARVEST: Helping Aquaculture Reap Value and Enhance Student Training, offering college students paid
part-time internships (up to 20 hours per week) with aquaculture businesses. The duties of these
internships include but are not limited to farm work including gear maintenance, animal husbandry,
harvesting, processing, culling, data collection, equipment maintenance, assisting with aquaculture-based
science experiments, outreach and education, and communications. The internship will aid in a variety of
needs denoted by the aquaculture business to increase survivability, productivity, efficiency,
sustainability, public outreach, and education.
This internship opportunity will place a currently enrolled student with off-bottom oyster culture
businesses located at the Oyster Bay and Skipper Bay Aquaculture Use Zones (AUZ) in Wakulla County
and Alligator Harbor AUZ in Franklin County. These small businesses will be involved in applied research
projects being conducted by the UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program. Working with these
oyster growers will offer the intern a unique opportunity to assist in field research activities and be
actively engaged in farm operations, including culturing and harvesting the eastern oyster (Crassostrea
virginica).

Internship Dates
June 2022 to January 2023

Internship Duties
The HARVEST intern will gain experience in all facets of oyster aquaculture, including commercial and
research activities. The intern will assist with scientific studies evaluating the co-culture of oysters with
sea urchins for biofouling control, performance of selectively bred oysters, and nitrogen removal services
of oysters. The student will work closely with UF faculty in initiating field trials and sampling at regular
intervals at multiple farm sites and work directly with participating growers in routine project
maintenance. During which, water quality parameters will be measured, and conditions of test animals
and gear noted. For all projects, the intern will be expected to maintain gear and equipment, collect data,
and maintain detailed records and observations. The intern will communicate with UF faculty regularly
about responsibilities associated with the projects. It is expected the intern will assist with extension
activities, such as providing posts via social media of project activities.
In addition, the intern will work with project participants in the husbandry of their crops. Working with
multiple oyster growers will allow the intern to be trained in using several off-bottom culture methods.
Duties include, but will not be limited to, maintaining gear, culturing, grading, harvesting, and processing
of oysters.

Internship Required Qualifications
• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in a STEM-related
discipline.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be organized, punctual, and on time for work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to work sites in Franklin and Wakulla
counties.
• Must be capable of understanding and following instructions from the supervisor.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, and rough water, at
various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, and weekends when necessary.
• Must have flexibility in their work hours.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be physically able to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds.
• Must wear proper safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and comply with
all health and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Must work well with growers and other crew members, and independently.
• Must have access to a personal computer for entry of data and field observations.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
• Boat handling experience
• Knowledgeable about Florida's coastal environments
• Shellfish experience and knowledge

Compensation and Schedule
Student interns will be established as OPS employees of the University of Florida with a set salary of
$15/hour. The intern will work up to 20 hours/week for approximately 6-7 months (June 2022-January
2023, or a total of 520 hours). Reimbursement for mileage to travel to oyster farms in the
Panacea/Alligator Harbor area will be offered. Some flexibility in the schedule is allowed to establish
working relationships between the student intern and aquaculture businesses, and to account for
variations in work requirements related to the research projects, such as sampling and maintenance
schedules. Field gear, such as gloves, boots, booties and foul weather gear, will be provided.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resumé and list of three references to Leslie Sturmer (Email: Lnst@ufl.edu). Please
submit materials in one email. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Email Ms. Sturmer with any
questions. A review of applications will begin June 3, 2022. The internship will begin June 24, 2022.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and
subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University of Florida is an
Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The
University of Florida is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of
dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression.