Biological Science

Stipend: $500 biweekly, plus $500 start-up stipend
Location: Applegate and Rogue Valleys, southwestern Oregon
Duration: April 13 – July 17, 2026
Application: Send a cover letter, résumé, and contacts for 3 professional references to smr@klamathbird.org. Please include your dates of availability, vehicle type (use of a personal vehicle for work purposes may be necessary), and where you saw this job ad in your letter.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin Dec 29; positions will remain open until filled.

Position Description: The Interns will contribute to KBO’s growing riparian bird monitoring program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to an array of avian field research techniques while working in a beautiful part of the world. Our office is located in Ashland, OR, and field work takes place at riparian restoration sites in the Applegate and Rogue Valleys of southwestern OR, from April 13 – July 17, 2026. Interns should be prepared to start work by dawn and work outdoors 8-10 hrs/day, 5 days/week. Primary duties are spot-map surveys and nest-monitoring for a suite of riparian songbird focal species, insect counts, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Training in field protocols, bird identification, and navigating with compass and GPS will be provided. Shared housing for the four-person field crew (1 Field Technician and 3 Interns) will be provided. Initial transportation to Oregon is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and be able to provide their driving record. Interns will be reimbursed for per-mile transportation costs at the federal rate for any work travel done in a personal vehicle.

Job Status: This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive a $500 biweekly stipend and field housing, as well as a $500 start-up stipend at the beginning of the internship.

About KBO: Klamath Bird Observatory advances bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. We use birds as indicators of the healthy and resilient ecosystems on which we all depend. Our program areas reflect the highest conservation priorities for reversing the decline of western bird populations and the habitats on which they depend. Our current applied ecology programs focus on improving management and restoration of conifer forests, oak woodlands, riparian habitats, and alpine meadows. Our theoretical research improves our understanding of historic, current, and future population trends of birds in those same ecosystems, and studies birds throughout their full annual life cycles to identify the limiting factors that birds face during breeding and non-breeding seasons. We bring our results to bear through science delivery involving partnership-driven engagement in conservation planning, informing the critical decisions being made today that will have lasting influences on the health of our natural resources well into the future.

Job Duties:
Primary duties include conducting field work and data entry:
• Spot-map surveys to measure territory density for a suite of riparian birds
• Nest-searching and monitoring to measure productivity and nest success
• Measuring nestling growth rates (depending on experience)
• Insect counts
• Vegetation surveys
• Data entry into digital databases

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum education includes at least one year of college. High school graduates may be
considered if they have sufficient relevant job experience.
• One previous season of outdoor field work.
• Strong interest in avian biology, ecology, and/or conservation.
• Ability to hike in rough terrain, off-trail for 1-3 miles per day.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm starting work early (by dawn), and
working full days in the field in all weather.
• Ability to carefully follow protocols and meticulously record data.
• Good communication skills with crew members and supervisors.
• Must enjoy the outdoors and be willing to work in areas with poison oak, blackberry
thorns, and biting insects.
• Must be comfortable with the potential to encounter rattlesnakes, black bears, and
cougars in the field.
• Must be capable of working both independently and with others, interacting with the
public, and respectfully sharing housing.
• Comfort around flowing water is necessary; some field sites may need waders to cross
streams.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• At least one season of avian field research experience (those with substantial experience
or nest-searching experience should consider applying at the Field Technician level).
• Experience navigating with GPS, Avenza, and/or compass.
• Ability to identify common Western riparian birds by sight and sound.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, conservation, or a related science.
• Ability to use your own vehicle for work purposes may be required, depending on how
many crew members have cars.

Please refer to KBO’s careers and opportunities webpage (https://klamathbird.org/about-kbo/careers-and-opportunities/) for any updated versions of this internship announcement.

Dr. Aaron Hogan’s Forest Dynamics Lab in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University seeks post-baccalaureate volunteer tree census interns to help establish a large, permanent forest dynamics plot.

DESCRIPTION: An initial tree census of the 20-Ha Cooks Branch Forest Dynamics Plot in the Cooks Branch Conservancy, near Montgomery, Texas (about an hour southeast of Texas A&M University at College Station), will be carried out in 2026. Volunteer post-bachelor’s degree interns seeking field ecology experience will complete the tree census work over 6 months beginning mid-January 2026. After training in census protocols, tree identification, and data management standards, volunteers will work in the forest, measuring and mapping trees within marked grids. Volunteers work together in small groups under the supervision of a field technician, spending workdays in the field (8 am until 4 pm, Monday-Friday, with weekends free) in the outdoor conditions of the East Texas Piney Woods forest.

While in Texas, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse aspects of forest and savannah ecology, wildlife ecology, and conservation biology from scientists conducting research at Cooks Branch and at the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Hogan and other research personnel will engage in capacity building and mentorship activities with interns.

PROBABLE DURATION: beginning January 15, 2025, with a tentative 6-month appointment (until July 15, 2026).

STIPEND: $1000 per month to cover food and general living expenses.

ACCOMMODATION: Living quarters for the tree census group will be provided in a field house at the Cooks Branch Conservancy, Montgomery. TX. Housing is communal, using shared resources. Transportation will be available.

TRAVEL: Reimbursement of up to $500 (250$ per one-way ticket, if ticket price exceeds 500$) towards a round-trip plane ticket from within the United States. 

NOTE: This is an unpaid internship to give post-bachelor’s degree individuals hands-on experience in the field. We are unable to provide health insurance.

REQUIREMENTS: College graduates with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, preferably with a background in biology, ecology, or environmental science, field-work experience, and knowledge of plant identification. Experience working in forests with tree/plant inventory is useful but not required. We are currently only considering US citizens and permanent US residents for these opportunities. Applicants must pass a background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To be considered, please fill out this online application:  https://forms.gle/utABE6A8jV2zJvZ29

Completed applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled, with an application end date of December 15th, 2025.

You may email any questions or inquiries about these positions to aaron.hogan@ag.tamu.edu.

Osa Conservation offers both short- and long-term internships at our biological station in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Ocean.

At Osa Conservation, we reconnect the rainforest, monitor and protect biodiversity, and work hand-in-hand with the local community to build climate resilient ecosystems for people and wildlife. Our team works across southern Costa Rica, connecting and protecting landscapes and biodiversity from the ridges of the Talamanca mountains to the coral reefs of the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean.  Be part of our conservation successes and come get your boots dirty in one of Earth’s greatest wildernesses.

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Microbiology Intern (Job ID: 21-09) – GSR Solutions, Burlington VT

We are inviting dependable and highly driven interns with good microbiology and/or biology-related skills as well as experience with lab practices and record-keeping that are creative, independent, motivated by challenges, and passionate about making a sustainable impact in communities.  The interns will be responsible for providing scientific support to our team in an intellectually challenging environment while following essential workplace safety guidelines.

Job requirements: Interns will be required to assist with experiments, taking measurements, reporting, etc., and maintain both equipment and work areas in a clean, organized manner in accordance with the current safety and quality standards.

Qualifications: BS or MS student pursuing a degree in Microbiology, Medical, Biology, Biochemistry, or a major related to the position of interest.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Hours: flexible, from 5 to 20 weekly

Number of positions available: 2

**Position is unpaid, but can be set up for internship credit through UVM.

To Apply: email your resume with complete contact information along with three references to info@gensysresearch.com

About GSR Solutions: We provide sustainable solutions for addressing the challenges of food, water, and energy markets.  Our mission is to create value from waste streams and help communities address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a sustainable future for all.