Biological Science

We are seeking a summer REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) for the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program, which is housed in the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). The REU will work closely with the graduate students and technical staff to study wildfire severity and vegetation recovery. The REU will work as a part of a team traveling to plots across Interior Alaska by truck and helicopter. They will be based in Fairbanks, but some camping will be required to visit outlying sites. We are seeking a motivated person who is adaptable, willing to learn, and can handle fieldwork in remote conditions that can be wet, cold, and buggy. More than your experience, we value your attitude!

Stipend: $9000. The REU will be expected to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer, from June 9 to August 13. Travel to Alaska and lodging are not provided. We are committed to reducing barriers to fieldwork and will provide all necessary personal fieldwork and camping gear.

General duties and responsibilities

• Collecting plant and soil samples
• Performing vegetation and tree surveys
• Fieldwork preparation
• Data entry
• Data quality control

Minimum qualifications

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be able to walk through uneven terrain carrying up to 40 pounds of field gear

Preferred qualifications

• The skills to identify plants
• Experience with taking tree measurements
• The ability to spend long hours outside
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a research team
• The ability to pay attention to detail
• A desire to live and work in remote settings

Please send as one PDF document a short cover letter and CV/resume to xanthe.walker@nau.edu. The position is open until filled, and we will review applications on a rolling basis.

10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals.

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, state, and national communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. For the Fall 2025 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at ten locations across the country at NASA centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn how to use NASA Earth science data for water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, agriculture, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. 

Participant responsibilities will include literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and poster. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science, and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply. 

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and working location. 

We are hosting informational webinars on June 6th at 4pm ET for potential applicants to learn more about how they can participate in the program. Please see the attached information session flyer for details on joining these events. 

Details about this opportunity, the full list of proposed projects, and application instructions can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop. The Fall 2025 application window will be open online from May 5th – June 13th, with the term taking place from September 15th – November 21st. Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States. Details on location status are posted on our website. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply to all virtual projects and in-person projects at certain locations. 

YMCA Earth Service Corps in Seattle is hiring. A brief overview is below and a full position description is available at this link: https://www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org/earth-service-corps-1

Want to work over the school year with some amazing teenagers in the greater Seattle area? Want to inspire and support the next generation as they develop leadership skills to address the environmental challenges of our time? Want to develop your own professional skills? Check out the YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) Program Instructor position!

• Position Description is here and application link is here.
• This is an AmeriCorps position from Sept. 2, 2025 -July 15, 2026.
• Benefits include a living stipend of $2,438.10 – 2,548 per month, a $7,395 Education Award, student loan forbearance and payment of interest that accrues, health insurance, and more!
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until July 1^st.
• Applicants must be 21 and US Citizens to qualify for this AmeriCorps position. Learn more about AmeriCorps here.
• Want to learn more? Contact YESC Director Chelsey Wheeler at cwheeler@seattleymca.org or 206-466-1048.

FULLY FUNDED MARINE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR U.S. UNDERGRADUATES IN BERMUDA

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS), a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2349130), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support undergraduate researchers during the fall semester 2025 (program starts August 25, ends November 14). 

An REU internship at ASU BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. Participants will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists. Potential areas of research for 2025 include:

• Coral Ecophysiology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Marine eDNA
• Marine Invertebrate Physiology
• Marine Microbiology
• Oceanography
• Zooplankton Ecology

Throughout the 12-week semester, participants will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by faculty members. In addition, they will provide a project report at the end of the program. Schedule and weather permitting, all participants will be offered an exciting opportunity to join an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer. Theywill also have the option to enjoy field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda’s history, flora and fauna.  

Funding includes return air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals and a competitive stipend. (Medical/travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the student).

Further information, including a link to the online application form, can be found here: https://bios.asu.edu/education/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates. Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences. 

Application deadline is May 31

Questions? Contact us at bios.education@bios.asu.edu 

Conservation Corps work all over the U.S. on projects ranging in focus from Ecology to History: Conservation Legacy and Corps Network.  You can serve on a crew with other young(er) folks, or be placed individually.  Most positions will come with an AmeriCorps stipend, education award, and other benefits.

Open Positions

Biomedical Research Internships Resources (PDF)

Paid internships all around the country, ranging from 3 to 12 months, most with housing provided and an AmeriCorps Education award upon completion.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.

MANO (My Access to Network Opportunities) Project, an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation, builds and develops young leaders of color who share a passion for serving and strengthening their communities. We partner with federal land management agencies (U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and many more!) to offer robust and hands-on internship and fellowship opportunities for those pursuing college degrees (undergraduate and graduate) or recently graduated individuals. All of our internships and fellowships are rooted in supporting the Conservation of our Natural Resources through diverse STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) positions. 

Apply for Internships through MANO

New internship opportunities open on a rolling basis so we encourage you to visit our page on a monthly basis. If you see a position is open past the end date, it is still accepting applicants and you are encouraged to apply.

For students and faculty in search of internships with government laboratories:

• Zintellect – Climb Higher
• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Summer and school-year internships with GSK, a science-led global healthcare and pharmaceutical company: